Bloom Archives
CASA
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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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IU Eskenazi Art Museum Will Offer Art Therapy Programming
Art therapy has shown to be a powerful healing tool. Now, thanks to a charitable gift from philanthropist Bob LeBien, the Indiana University Sidney…
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CASA Has New Eyes & Ears To Check on Welfare of Kids
Due to an increase in abuse and neglect cases in Monroe County, more than 100 children have been waiting for a CASA—a Court Appointed…
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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…
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The Story of Melanie and Stormy: A Life Reclaimed
Visiting with Melanie and Stormy Walker, one senses the bond between a mother and a daughter who simply “get” one another.
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Local NAACP Elects New President; Opposes Redistricting & ISTEP Testing
James Sims, newly elected president of the Monroe County Chapter of the NAACP, speaks out against the rising number of hate crimes in America…
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Iris Kiesling: Public Servant
BY BARB BERGGOETZ When Mayor Tomi Allison asked Iris Kiesling to run for Bloomington City Council in 1987, she declined. “I didn’t think I…
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10th Dancing with the Celebrities Aims to Hit $1 Million Mark
BY JULIE GRAY On September 24, Bloomington’s Dancing with the Celebrities, a competition that raises money for local charities, will celebrate its 10th anniversary.…
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CASA Needs More Volunteers To Help Abused Kids in Court
BY ROSIE PIGA PIZZO The goal of CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children program, is to put itself out of business. Unfortunately,…