Our Favorite Celebration Is This Month: Happy National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is this month (April 16 -22). We didn’t want to miss the chance to thank our valued circle members, Bellevue community members, neighbors, and businesses who go above and beyond to support Bellevue kids. Your dedication, care, and gift of time continue to make a significant and lasting impact on local children. … Read Now

Snacks for a Successful School Day

This school year, the Bellevue School District Family Connections Centers have requested more healthy snack donations for students than ever before. Snack pack donations help ensure students have the nutrition they need for a successful school day. They are given to students who come to school on an empty stomach or return home to empty … Read Now

Youth Council and Boy Scouts Team Up to Donate Food

By: Guest Blogger and Boy Scout Troop 600 Leader, Cole Sevier  The Bellevue LifeSpring Youth Council has made it their mission this summer to fight hunger in Bellevue. From collecting food to collecting coins – they have been working hard to help support Bellevue children in need.   Recently, they teamed up with Boy Scout Troop 600 to collect and deliver nine pallets of … Read Now

No Turkey Required – Four Ways to Give Families a Full Thanksgiving

We all love to eat ’til we’re stuffed at the Thanksgiving dinner table – but families living in poverty need more than just food during the holiday. Often, they can’t afford other basic needs like hygiene and household items that can’t be purchased with food stamps. Find out four ways (in addition to donating food) … Read Now

Six Ways to Give for Less than $1

Looking to make your dollars go further? A little can go a long way! Here are six easy ways to increase your impact on your community – without impacting your wallet. AmazonSmile – A reason to smile Did you know your Amazon purchases can also benefit Bellevue kids? AmazonSmile offers the same products, prices and … Read Now

Hosting a drive is a great way to collect basic needs like snacks, clothing or hygiene items for families in need.

How to Be a Good Driver

Hosting a drive is a great way to engage your community and maximize your collective impact! It’s an easy, fun and kid-friendly way to give back that allows everyone to participate toward a shared goal. Here are three tips to help you become a great drive-er! #1: Select What You’ll Collect! Clothing, shoes and accessories … Read Now

Healthy school snacks support student success in the classroom and beyond.

School Snacks for Success

Healthy school snacks are one of the most frequent requests we receive from the Bellevue School District. Some days, Stevenson Elementary School’s Family Connections Center is overwhelmed with requests for snacks and the cupboards are bare. In one month, they received 26 requests for snacks from 19 teachers. Kids who don’t eat breakfast have a … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring community partner Northwest Sound, a Bellevue-based a capella men’s chorus

Three Community Partners – One Great Cause

Every Wednesday, the members of Northwest Sound, a Bellevue-based a capella men’s chorus, meet to practice in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Bellevue. When they got the idea to hold a benefit concert, they ran the idea by Reverend David Van Heyningen. “Do you have a favorite charity?” they asked him. “I … Read Now

Girls U11 Soccer Team basic needs drive

Soccer Team Basic Needs Drive

Huge thanks to the Girls U11 Soccer Team for their basic needs drive that helped replenish our pantry shelves with 37 bottles of shampoo and 206 pairs of socks. Both of these items are basic needs that can’t be purchased with food stamps. Thanks, girls – you rock! Learn how to host your own basic … Read Now