‘Tis the season for giving – and Thrift Culture has lots to give! Those who #ThriftOn3 know that Thrift Culture has great deals on clothing, accessories and housewares, including brand new and designer items. Since Thrift Culture is re-stocked daily with community donations, there’s always something new to discover. Check out our “#GiftOn3” Thrift Culture … Read Now
Bellevue LifeSpring has been providing scholarships for higher education for more than 60 years. The first scholarships, awarded in 1955, were $500 each. The expense of higher education has grown over the years but luckily, so has the Bellevue community’s support of this program. Today, Bellevue LifeSpring scholarships start at $2,000 and are renewable for … Read Now
What did you want to be when you grew up? A firefighter, a teacher, an astronaut, a novelist? One of the most inspiring parts of being a student is envisioning any future you want, knowing you can follow your dreams to achieve a multitude of possible careers. However, for 18% of Bellevue students living in … Read Now
Kids in Bellevue are headed back to school! That includes the 18% of students living in poverty in the school district. As students head back to class, they may not know that one in five of their classmates is living in poverty and at risk of hunger each day. These students often struggle to succeed … Read Now
Throughout high school, Josh worked hard. He took AP classes and devoted his time to earning good grades so he could achieve his dreams of working in the medical field. “I broke my arm in the third grade,” Josh recalled. Seeing how the doctors worked to heal his arm inspired him. “Saving lives and finding … Read Now
The Cost to Graduate Many people don’t know that summer school costs money – even for students enrolled in the federal free and reduced-price lunch program. This course fee is prohibitive for many families living in poverty. Bellevue LifeSpring’s Grads-On-Track program awards summer scholarships to these students, allowing them to recover credit, improve their grades … Read Now
Over 3,600 kids in Bellevue live in poverty. In the Bellevue School District, 18% of students are at risk of hunger. Approximately 200 children are homeless. The stories behind these shocking numbers are what bring them to life. Stories of families facing unimaginable loss, building new lives and overcoming the cycle of poverty. Bellevue LifeSpring’s … Read Now
We’re fortunate to live in a community where there are many resources for families struggling to make ends meet. While Bellevue LifeSpring isn’t the only organization serving Bellevue’s 3,600+ children living in poverty, we are unique in several ways. In this season of spring luncheons, learn how you help Bellevue LifeSpring stand out from the … Read Now
“Would you like to round up for education?” Answering yes to this simple question won’t make a big impact on your wallet but it will make a big impact for kids right here in your community. You might pay a few more cents for your great thrift shop find at Thrift Culture. But that extra … Read Now
The Need for Credit Recovery “Every year, we have students that don’t graduate because they are as little as half a credit short. The ability for students to take advantage of a credit recovery program can be the difference for a student graduating high school and going to college.” – Kristin McChesney, Supervisor of Graduation … Read Now
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P.O. Box 50172
Bellevue, WA 98015
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