Eastside Employment Services offers placement services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Eastside Employment Services has been placing qualified applicants with developmental disabilities into jobs since 1984, when it opened as one of the first agencies of its kind. EES has a dedicated staff who are passionate about the role individuals with developmental disabilities can play in our everyday lives. Enriching the lives of those with disabilities, while bettering the community at large and giving people a better understanding of the developmentally disabled community, are first priority for Eastside Employment Services.
AHELP Project focuses on animal hospice, as well as providing support and education about palliative care with a focus on comfort, end-of-life options and in-home caregiving for sick companion animals and those who have special needs. It is comprised of veterinarians, allied animal service providers and pet owners.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington operates a regional office here for Bellevue and all of East King County. Troop resources including handbooks, program equipment and camping supplies are available for rental. The office also holds several Girl Scout information sessions throughout the Eastside -- visit the website for details.
The Salvation Army, a national Christian organization, has been a presence in the Bellevue community since 2005. Services include emergency financial assistance, emergency food and hygiene supplies, and a free before- and after-school program. This branch also holds worship services at 11am Sundays and serves meals at 6pm on weeknights.
Jubilee Reach Center is a local nonprofit that provides a range of community outreach services. Programs include English as a Second Language (ESL) training, before- and after-school care, and periodic medical and dental care. The organization also operates the Jubilee REACH Heart & Home Thrift Store on 148th Ave Northeast.
Wellspring Family Services offers a variety of services for those in need of housing, parenting services, assistance from domestic violence and much more. Wellspring Family Services has a wealth of networks for those in need to connect with others in order to remain safe and healthy. There are services for mothers-to-be that help with the logistics and process of bringing home an infant, as well as providing services during pregnancy. Wellspring is dedicated to stopping domestic violence and assists women and children who are attempting to escape a violent situation. Wellspring Family Services has a mission of creating a stronger and safer community through education and assistance. To find out more about receiving services or making a donation, contact Wellspring Family Services through the website.
Delta Society is a nonprofit organization started in 1977 by Michael J. McCulloch, M.D. Delta Society aims to promote health and well-being through the use of companion and therapy animals.
One of its goals is to educate healthcare professionals on how animals can aid in the treatment process. There are many ways to get involved, including becoming a member, donating to the organization or volunteering.
HERO House is a community organization serving Bellevue and the surrounding communities. The clubhouse offers a wide range of programs, working to help adults recovering from mental illness. Some programs and options include educational, social, vocational and employment opportunities. Check its website for details on programs or for information on donations,.
SAMBICA Camp was founded in 1919 as a youth Bible Conference. It now offers youth summer camps and ministry retreat at its 11-acre campus on the shores of Lake Sammamish.
During the summer months SAMBICA provides resident camps, day camps and a high school leadership program. In the fall, winter and spring, it serves other non-profit organizations, schools and churches through guest group accommodations.
Hopelink is a social services non-profit organization with an office in Bellevue. The organization offers an array of programming to families in need. These programs aim to help individuals get back on their feet and reach complete self-sufficiency. Hopelink's areas of focus include hunger eradication, eviction prevention and housing support services, family development services, free transportation, financial assistance and adult education programming. Donations and volunteers are always welcomed.
The Bellevue location includes a food bank. The food bank hours are here.
The nonprofit's main adminstrative offices are in Redmond.
Bellevue Schools Foundation aims to raise money to assist student learning. This organization focuses on district-wide academic initiatives, book purchases and curriculum material, as well as training opportunities for teachers and programs for special needs students. Specialized programs are available for community engagement, teaching excellence and student support.
For more than 110 years, the Seattle Humane Society, located in Bellevue, has been of service to dogs, cats and other domestic animals. The independent nonprofit is a no-kill shelter that focuses on finding homes for animals that are rescued or surrendered. Some of the animals are brought in by owners who can no longer take care of them, others are collected from local municipal animal services. Employees screen potential families and match them with appropriate pets.
The Seattle Humane Society also has a variety of other programs that aim to prevent animals from becoming abandoned. The organization operates a pet food bank for owners who can no longer afford to buy food for pets. The group also holds spay and neutering events that provide free or low-cost sterilization services.
The group also provides pet ownership classes and kenneling services for dogs, which help defray the shelter's costs. The rest of its costs are covered with grants and donations.
The Seattle Humane Society recently had a renovation which upgraded the dog kennels and created small living rooms for cats, complete with couches, chairs and shelving. The renovation aimed to lessen the stress on an animal who is brought to the shelter, staff members say.
Two adoptable animals from the Seattle Humane Society will be featured on Bellevue Patch.
This thrift shop in Bellevue Square provides free clothing for those in need through a voucher and gift certificate program. These vouchers and certificates are distributed to individuals, families and children based on the assessment of the oganizations social service administrator.
The thrift shop is supported completely by donations, and volunteers donate their time to keep the store stocked and operating. It accepts donations of new and gently used clothing for the whole family, jewelry, collectibles, small houseware items, accessories and books. Donations can be brought directly to the shop.
The Hope Heart Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching cures for heart and blood-vessel disease and educating the public about disease prevention and cures.
The Alano Club of the Eastside is a non-profit social haven for recovering alcoholics and their families. Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, "The Club" holds numerous daily meetings, book studies and other programs such as Marijuana Anonymous. For more than 30 years, the Alano Club has offered friendship, service opportunities and support to the Eastside community.
Bridge Disability Ministries provides various services for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities throughout the Seattle area. This organization offers programs for promoting inclusion and improving mobility. Various services include relationship building through small groups, visits with people in their homes and spiritual care.
Youth Link is an city-sponsored youth leadership organization that oversees city projects that help Bellevue teens. Among the projects that have started under the leadership of Youth Link since it was founded 20 years ago are:
- The Safe Rides Program
- Ground Zero Teen Center
- Bellevue Skate Park
- Youth Volunteer Corps
- Teen Talk Radio
- Outspoken Newspaper
- Youth Involvement Conference
- The Youth Link Community Leadership Awards
- Bellevue Youth Court
Youth Link has a board made of six teenagers and six adults, and it also has a Youth Council, which organizes and plans work groups for upcoming and curent projects.
The Youth Council and many of Youth Link's programs meet at City Hall in room 1E-120.