Bloom Archives
Tag: Shalom Community Center
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100 Reasons to Love Bloomington (August Cover Story)
BY CARMEN SIERING WITH BARB BERGGOETZ & ELISABETH ANDREWS, ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE CAGLE Itâs a wonderful town. It was no easy task honing down the…
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Whatâs It All About? That Shelter with a Heart
BY PAUL BICKLEY A new shelter stands in front of Shalom Community Center at 620 S. Walnut. It doesnât have beds and doesnât serve…
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Pictura Gallery Opening: “What Does Bloomington Look Like to Me?” (Video)
On Friday, January 8, Pictura Gallery hosted What Does Bloomington Look Like to Me?, the exhibit accompanying the Bloom homeless community photo project featured…
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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 â illness, addiction, job loss,…
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Police Outreach to Homeless Persons Is Showing Results
BY KELLY KENDALL Arrest, release, arrest, release, arrest, release. Thatâs the pattern that the Bloomington Police Department (BPD) had fallen into when responding to…
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Leo Cook: Jack of All Trades
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS Things Leo Cook can do: mix an award-winning cocktail, play the electric washboard, make 50 varieties of Rice Krispies treats, and…
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Gladys DeVane Receives Two Honors in Two Weeks
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Gladys DeVaneâs contributions to Bloomington could fill volumes. Educator, community activist, storyteller, and actress are just a few of the…
