Bloom Archives
New Leaf-New Life
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ReBoot: The Mill’s Program for Once-Incarcerated Entrepreneurs
Starting a business can be a challenging endeavor for anyone, but for formerly incarcerated individuals, it can be an even steeper climb.
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Community Foundation Grants Make Innovative Efforts Possible
“We want Bloomington to be a place where everyone succeeds,” says Tina Peterson, president and CFO of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe…
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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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Billy Young: The Bicycle Man (video)
Billy Young says bicycles can be a means for those experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet. His bike project involves salvaging bicycles…
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New Leaf-New Life: Helping Jail Inmates Better Their Lives
BY ADELE FOY Bingo livens things up every Tuesday night at the Monroe County Jail in Bloomington. Because the game continues until every inmate…