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It’s More Than a Ride

The Wellspring community really stepped up this holiday season to provide more than 4,200 new toys and gifts for children and teens facing or experiencing homelessness in our community. More…

Mother and baby boy opening presents together
Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season

Loss and grief can happen anytime, but the impact may feel even more significant during the holidays. Getting through cherished traditions when dealing with difficult emotions can be painful and…

Woman looking out window drinking tea
1,000 Gifts Still Needed for Children Facing Homelessness

It’s time again for the annual Wellspring Giving Together Gift Drive for children and teens facing or experiencing homelessness. The gift drive runs through December 20, and we are so…

Smiling girl with teddy bear
Crafting Creates Comfort for Families Experiencing Homelessness

A passion can take you to unexpected places. Places where you meet new people and find new friends. Places where your heart and soul are fulfilled and renewed. Cheryl Solomon’s…

Mayor’s Proposed Budget Disproportionally Impacts Women and People of Color

Mr. Mayor, we are confused. We know you are a champion for diversity and equity. So why are you capping inflation-based pay increases for a set of vendors who are…

How Do I Talk to My Child About Homelessness?

You and your child are out for a stroll on a sunny afternoon, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Across the street, your child notices a woman…

LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Needs

Eagleton is leading the development of a new Wellspring Family Services behavioral health clinic focused on serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth and families. The clinic features practitioners with life experience…

Danie Eagleton standing
Parents Connected to Multiple Services at Family Resource Fair

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Wellspring Family Services hosted the first Family Resource Fair held at our Rainier Avenue location. We transformed the parking lot into a resource center offering…

Aerial shot of Fair
Strategies for Adjusting After COVID-19 Distancing

Strategy #1: Pay attention to how you feel. As you move through continued change, tend to your emotional needs. As it’s possible, observe and name your feelings as you experience…

Adult man and woman wearing medical face masks bump elbows in greeting.
Celebrating Bevette Irvis this Women’s History Month

It’s often said that women are the heart of a community and children are our future. At Wellspring Family Services, we couldn’t agree more. In recognition of Women’s History Month…

Bevette Irvis
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