Three nonprofits, one mission: Holiday joy for Bellevue children
For many, the holidays are a time of joy, wonder, and generosity. But for the families in our community facing financial hardship, this time of year can bring more worry than wonder.
This season, you can help change that. Join Bellevue LifeSpring, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, and Rainier Athletes to ensure Bellevue children experiencing poverty feel the warmth and excitement of the holidays.
Giving a gift takes just a few clicks
Visit our ‘Tis the Season team page on Purposity and choose from a list of toys and gift cards to donate to children and teens right here in Bellevue.
Your gifts will be shipped directly to our magical holiday gift room at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue’s teen Clubhouse. There, families will personally choose gifts their children will love, preserving both joy and dignity in the giving experience.
Choose a giftOther ways to give
Festive Treat Kits: Create a shared moment of kindness by assembling and donating festive holiday treat kits, such as gingerbread house sets, cookie decorating kits, or hot cocoa bundles. These small touches add big smiles to families visiting the holiday gift room in December.
Giving Trees: Create your own giving tree featuring tangible toys or gift cards from our holiday wish list. Partners will be responsible for creating their own tree tags and delivering all collected gifts or gift cards on one of our donor drop-off dates: December 4 or December 5.
Interested in one of the opportunities listed above? Please contact [email protected] to schedule a donation.
Interested in one of the opportunities listed above? Please contact [email protected] to schedule a donation.
FAQs
Purposity is a simple, secure giving platform that connects community members with real needs nearby. Each item listed on our ‘Tis the Season Purposity page represents a specific gift or gift card requested. You just click, purchase, and the item is shipped directly to our gift room.
Interested in purchasing toys and gift cards in person? Join the families and teams using our holiday wish list to shop in stores! For more details, email [email protected].
Yes! Both online and physical gift purchases help us prepare our holiday gift room and ensure every family has plenty of options to choose from. You can purchase gifts as early as you wish and deliver them on December 4 or 5 to our on-site location. The holiday gift room opens to families by appointment on December 9, so we kindly ask donors to complete their purchases before then if possible.
We believe in preserving dignity and choice for families. By setting up a holiday gift room, we allow families to personally select the gifts they know their children will love and need most.
Gift cards provide choice and flexibility for families and teens, helping ensure every child receives something meaningful. Students ages 13 to 18 receive gift cards instead of toys, allowing them to shop for themselves and purchase essentials like warm clothing, shoes, or other personal items that they need most.
Our three organizations are committed to providing equitable support for every child and family. All toy selections are offered within the same $30–$40 price range, and all gift cards are provided in equal amounts. This ensures that every child receives a thoughtful and comparable gift regardless of age or circumstance.
