What is a Table Captain?

Puget Sound Bank table at Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon

With Bellevue LifeSpring’s annual Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon just around the corner, we’ve been receiving this question: “So, what exactly is a table captain?” For us, table captains are the people, the stories and the hearts behind our organization, stepping up on behalf of Bellevue’s children and inspiring others to do the … Read Now

Parenting the Second Time Around

Daryl and Kate are good grandparents. They spend time with their grandkids, make sure they have access to the resources they need and ensure that they do well in school. They’re also not your typical grandparents. Instead of spoiling the grandkids and then returning them to their parents, they’ve got full-time custody. It started with … Read Now

Creating Transformational Change: Stories from Bellevue LifeSpring’s Luncheons

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

Six Ways You Help Bellevue LifeSpring Stand Out

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

Elise’s Story

Elise moved to Bellevue with her family when she was in middle school. She spoke no English. She was smart and hard-working and by the time she reached high school she had graduated out of her ESL classes. As a senior at Sammamish High School, Elise learned about the Overlake Service League college scholarship program. … Read Now