Bloom Archives
Tag: Shalom Community Center
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Sylvia McNair Back at WFIU Hosting Classical Music Show
When Sylvia McNair began hosting a new program of classical music on WFIU-FM in January, it was a homecoming of sorts. McNair worked at…
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Bloomington: A Pet-Friendly Place
Bloomington is a city that makes it easy to have—and to be—a companion animal. Here you’ll find 30-plus miles of walking trails peppered with…
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12th Anniversary Gala: A Big Thank You to Bloom Supporters
Bloom Magazine celebrated its 12th anniversary on August 9 with a party in the Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). More than…
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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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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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Indiana Recovery Alliance: Syringe Exchange Program Saves Lives
While Indiana, like most states, struggles with an ongoing opioid crisis that officials predict will get worse before it gets better, there are groups…
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Housing First Approach Increases Number of Shelter Residents in Permanent Homes
In 2015, Martha’s House, the region’s only nonreligious emergency shelter for adults, was facing financial problems serious enough to threaten its survival. In January…
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Housing for the Homeless: Work Starts on Crawford II Building
Crawford Homes, located on South Henderson Street, provides permanent, supportive housing for those suffering from long-term homelessness due to mental illness, chronic disease, late-stage…
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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…