March Newsletter

You Helped Them Become Huskies!

Karissa and Chad are siblings who both received scholarships through Bellevue LifeSpring and now attend the University of Washington thanks to the support of their community. Born to deaf parents who struggled to find jobs, Karissa and Chad knew that paying for college wouldn’t be easy. Thanks to you, they're beating the odds.

Hear their full story on March 24th at the Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon.

Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon
T
hursday, March 24, 2016
Meydenbauer Center

11:00 a.m. Registration | Sip, Shop & Socialize
Sip on wine, shop our Pop-Up Thrift Shop and socialize with friends.

12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch and Program

Honorary Chairs
Lawyer Milloy and Mae Milloy-Burch
Former Seattle Seahawk, 
Inspirational Speakers

Guest Speaker
Dr. Tim Mills
Bellevue School District,
Superintendent

Still need somewhere to sit? Let us know!
We'll save a seat for you at the Friends of Bellevue LifeSpring table!

Contact Naomi at naomi@BellevueLifeSpring.org to join us.

Can't attend? You can still make an impact.

Welcome, Crossroads Circle!

We are pleased to welcome a brand new Circle to the Bellevue LifeSpring membership!

Crossroads Circle Chair Jess Garcia first got involved with Bellevue LifeSpring after attending the 2015 Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon. 

Why did you start Crossroads Circle?
"The Crossroads area is my home and it is a great community with amazing diversity. I know that there are many people in the community who want to give back but can't necessarily make a financial contribution - so why not get a group of people together to get involved for a wonderful cause?"

What are you most excited for?
"Our group is focusing on volunteer projects. We have a project to work on at every circle meeting. The last two months, we made 1,200 paper butterflies with a nice note to put in the Breaktime-Mealtime boxes. Next month we will be working on throw blankets that you tie together. All of our projects are simple in nature but they help make a big impact."

Why did you choose Bellevue LifeSpring?
"Bellevue LifeSpring is a really important organization because they work with families on a personal level. They have home visits to get to know the family so they know what they need. That's what makes them unique. My whole family has been able to get involved through various projects and when your middle school-aged son says, 'The staff is so nice when we help out, it makes me want to come back and help over and over again because my heart feels full' then you have found a great organization. I can tell they truly love their mission, each other and the entire Bellevue community."

Crossroads Circle meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Crossroads Mall. Contact membership@BellevueLifeSpring.org to join them!

Huskies, Vikings and Bulldogs - Oh My!
Scholarship recipients

In 2015, you helped Bellevue LifeSpring provide college scholarships for:

12 University of Washington Huskies
4 Western Washington University Vikings
2 Bellevue College Bulldogs
1 Eastern Washington University Eagle
1 Washington State University Cougar

Do you know a student in need this year? 
Scholarship applications are available here.
Due Monday, April 18, 2016. 

Our Spring Break Plans? Keeping Kids Fed

March is National Nutrition Month. One in five children in Bellevue relies on their school's free and reduced-price lunch program to get the nutrition they need. During breaks, these children often go hungry without access to school meals.

This spring break, Bellevue LifeSpring needs your help to provide over 23,000 meals for kids in our community. Just $25 gives a hungry child a week's worth of food.

Adopt a box here.

Dates to Remember
Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Whole Foods 5% Day
Benefiting Bellevue LifeSpring
Thursday, April 7, 2016 | 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Yarrow Point Day of Caring
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Yarrow Point Town Hall

Annual Membership Meeting 
Thursday, June 2, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Kemper Freeman Circle Garage Sale
Saturday, June 4, 2016
20313 NE 38th St
Sammamish, WA 98074

Fairweather Circle Garden Event
Friday, June 17, 2016 | 6:30 p.m.
Wells Medina Nursery