Bloom Archives
Anna Groover
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Leah Steele, Middle Way House: Patience and Positivity in a Time of Crisis
Middle Way House, a nonprofit organization that provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault and their children, has helped people work…
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Lee Loves: April/May 2020
After months of gray days, Bloomington’s glorious spring brings smiles to our faces. Local retailers have an array of practical and whimsical finds that…
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IU Student Advocates for Youth with Chronic Illness
Sneha Dave learned to cope with chronic illness when she was just a little girl. At age 6, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis,…
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Fighting Invasive Species Takes Community Effort
Monarch caterpillars are picky eaters, dining exclusively on the leaves of the milkweed plant. Monarch butterflies are equally picky, only laying their eggs on…
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SCCAP: A Local Agency Helping Families Become Independent
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) are sometimes considered the best-kept secrets of the nonprofit sector, says Jessie Yeary, director of communications and development at the…
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Lee Loves: December/January 2020
Old Man Winter is whistling at our keyholes, but Bloomington businesses are amply stocked with items to keep us warm and cozy.
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Pictura Gallery: A Nonprofit Supporting Arts Education
David and Martha Moore say they do not have time for stuffy, pretentious art spaces. Once, while in Seattle, they visited an art gallery…
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A Very Good Boy Has a Very Good Day: Jordy the CASA Dog Turns 5
Jordy the CASA dog is accustomed to the daily grind. He knows 37 commands, adheres to a strict diet, and spends much of his…
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Sensory-Friendly Plays Make Theater Accessible To Kids With Disabilities
Making live theater more accessible is often on the minds of the folks at Cardinal Stage. One example is Cardinal’s Community Ticket Initiative, which…