About

Mission Statement

Members of Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council, (EISCC pronounced “Ice”) believe we are guided by the moving of God’s spirit in our community to work together in a spirit of caring and celebration. We honor and respect each other’s religious heritages, welcome and pray for each other, and share information about pressing community needs.

EISCC members represent dozens of eastside congregations and meet monthly on the second Tuesdays at noon at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue WA 98006.   Lunch provided.  directions

We provide a forum to educate, advocate, initiate, coordinate, and support through task forces and other means, to work for the common good, and to address human needs and improve the quality of life of the citizens living in the eastside communities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Renton, and Redmond.

EISCC has a board position representing the eastside faith community on the board of the Eastside Human Services Forum.

EISCC currently sponsors two sub-agencies – Congregations for Kids, and Backpack Meals, which provide school supplies and supplemental nutrition for children in Bellevue schools.   Prior EISCC sub-agencies now operating independently are Congregations for the Homeless, and The Sophia way, which provide support for homeless men, women and children  on the eastside, and also operate the Eastside Winter Shelters for men, and for women and children.