The BSD wishes our learning community a happy and healthy New Year. Learn more about a few of the many celebrations taking place in our homes and communities during this time of year.

Any member of our community needing food supports this holiday season can reach out to the following resources:

• Renewal Food Bank
  15022 NE Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, 98007
  (425) 736-8132
• Hopelink Bellevue
  14812 Main St. Bellevue, WA 98007
  (425) 943-7555
• Essentials First
  Holiday Resource Fair (hygiene essentials and pantry staples).
  Items will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
  Friday, December 16th from
  2:00 – 5:00 P.M.
  919 124th Ave NE Suite 103 Bellevue, WA 98005

Anyone experiencing homelessness or needing housing support during the break can reach out to the following cold weather shelter resources made available by the King County Regional Housing Authority KCRHA.

• East King County Shelters & Day Centers: KCRHA WEBSITE
• Congregations for the Homeless 
  Bellevue – Adult men
  515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue (closest bus route is the 271)
  425-496-4885
• The Sophia Way 
  Kirkland – Women
  3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue (closest bus routes are the 239 and 250)
  425-896-7385
• New Bethlehem Place 
  Kirkland – Families with children
  8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland
  425-679-0354
• The Landing, Friends of Youth 
  Redmond – Youth & young adults
  16101 NE 87th St., Redmond, 24 hours
  425-449-3868
• Reclaim (formerly Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services) 
  Snoqualmie – Single adults & couples
  38625 SE River St, Snoqualmie
  425-773-2874