Bloom Archives
Elaine Guinn
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New Hope for Families
The nonprofit agency that provides temporary housing for homeless families may soon find itself homeless unless the community comes to the rescue.
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Voices of Recovery: Eight Inspiring Stories of Life After Addiction (COVER STORY)
Part eight of our eight-part composite—Kevin Bruce: “His exposure to addictive substances growing up was somewhat typical—pilfered cigarettes and alcohol as a young teen,…
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New Hope Early Childhood Center Helping Families Without a Home
BY CARMEN SIERING New Hope for Families opened in July 2011, offering shelter and resources to families facing homelessness. Executive Director Elaine Guinn vividly…
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Cover Story: How the Homeless See Bloomington (Photo Gallery and Videos)
BY CARMEN SIERING Even in the richest country in the world, homelessness can happen to anyone. The causes are many — illness, addiction, job loss,…
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New Hope Shelter: A Refuge for Families in Need
BY KELSEY O’CONNOR A father of two who lost his job, a family struggling with their child’s disability, a woman with a debilitating injury…