What happens when three of Bellevue’s most impactful nonprofits join forces for the holidays? The true magic of the season happens!
This month, we are partnering with our friends at Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, Rainier Athletes, and our generous community to ensure that Bellevue children—including the parents, caregivers, and children residing at the Mary’s Place Family Shelter in Bellevue—have a bright, happy, and healthy holiday season.
Tis’ the Season Holiday Giving Program
Today, more than 4,700 children in Bellevue face food insecurity, and more than 700 children are experiencing homelessness. The holidays are a much anticipated time of joy, giving, and festivities with loved ones. However, for families struggling to make ends meet, all the celebrations and expectations can be challenging to navigate and bring a feeling of stress and uncertainty.
The collaborative Tis’ the Season Holiday Giving Program was built to help ensure financial hardships do not hinder children’s joy over the holiday season. Regardless of a family’s circumstances, all children should have the opportunity to enjoy the magic of the holidays and feel supported by their community.
All the toys and gift cards donated are being used to create a Pop-Up Toy Room. Families connected to all three organizations will visit and select the items best suited to their children’s needs and wishes, providing choice and dignity. From a huge variety of toys to gift cards that promote personal choice, every donation counts and will provide a truly special experience.
Three Nonprofits, One Goal
This collaborative program is especially significant due to the unique partnership between our three organizations, which all have long histories of serving Bellevue families in different but complementary ways.
Here at Bellevue LifeSpring, we are a leader in providing financial and basic needs assistance, working to break the cycle of poverty for children and students in our community, and providing them with stability. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue develops great futures for kids and teens by offering enriching experiences in a safe place where everyone belongs. Rainier Athletes connects local students with long-term, one-on-one mentorship and opportunities to pursue their passions, building an enduring sense of belonging.
Hosting a holiday program together is more than just a shared goal—it’s about combining each organization’s expertise and resources to create a holistic program that meets children’s needs on multiple levels. Together, we are able to expand our reach, meaning that more children than ever before will be supported this holiday season.
The generosity of our local neighbors and businesses makes this collaboration even more impactful. Thank you for your support!
Inspired To Give?
There is still a little time left to participate! To get started, simply fill out the form here, and a team member will send you the link to the gift wish list.
Donated gifts must be dropped off at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue’s Lake Hills Clubhouse this Friday, December 6, 2024, or Saturday, December 7, 2024.
