LVAT Week - Raising Awareness in our Community |
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As a founding member of the Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking (LVAT) Collaborative, we are truly amazed at the success of the third annual LVAT Awareness Week November 6-13, 2021. The goal of this seven-day campaign is to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery, and encourage government, local authorities, companies, charities, and individuals to do what they can to address the problem.
There were a dozen events held throughout the week, from Red Sand Projects and Coffee Conversations at multiple locations to a Candle Vigil, an Art Presentation and Mixer, a Voices of Survivors Project, a virtual event with Northampton County's DA Office, and a Survivor Leader Breakfast. WMFZ covered LVAT Awareness Week. Check out the story!
What a blessing to have so many wonderful organizations and individuals join together to raise awareness and help make a difference in this fight against sex trafficking. It is so important for us to fight this fight today so it won't be our daughters, granddaughters or loved ones tomorrow.
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Getting in the Holiday Spirit |
Our Holiday DIY Centerpiece & Wreath Workshops on November 14 at The Big Red Barn in Macungie were a perfect way to start the holiday season!
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Save the Date: May 7, 2022 |
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Find your finest hats and most stylish bowties and save the date for the third annual Kentucky Derby party hosted by Bloom at the beautiful Petersell 1808 Barn on May 7th, 2022. The event will feature a live broadcast of the derby and bidding on your favorite horse, southern fare, refreshing mint juleps and live music. Please join us to make this fundraiser another successful and fun event! Stay tuned for more details!
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“In 2016, at the behest of Bloom’s former Executive Director, Kim Checkeye, Sally Slifer Ryan joined our Board of Directors. Having conducted her own successful court reporting agency for many years, Sally wasted no time in putting her organizational skills and business acumen to work in furtherance of our mission.
“I was initially recruited for networking, fundraising; started our annual events; formed, and now co-chair the advisory council; co-chair the development committee. I worked on the merger with Bloom and am presently co-chair of Bloom. Having retired, it became my new full-time job.”
During her tenure on our Board, Sally’s generous gifts of her time and talents have been an integral contribution to the amazing team effort that eventually brought about the metamorphosis of our organization to what is now Bloom.
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Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! Tuesday, November 30th!
What is giving Tuesday? It a national movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those in need of our help. Every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.
Leading up to Giving Tuesday, November 30th, we will be sharing videos from volunteers, board members, staff and even a few survivors who will be sharing why they support Bloom!
Are you looking for ways to give back during this holiday season? We hope your answer is yes! Please support the Bloom Giving Tuesday campaign! Consider giving either your time, talent or treasure:
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HAPPENING AROUND BLOOM... |
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Big Holiday Sale
November 17-24
15% of all clothing!
(Accessories not included)
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December 8 at 9 a.m.
Shop with us virtually on
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Store will be closed Black Friday
and re-open on Saturday, November 26.
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Our studio and gift shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 11-5 and other hours by appointment.
We have “Art Heals” and Bloom t-shirts and hoodies, gift items and a workshop space that is open and ready to help guests create something unique and beautiful!
We can also host special events, celebrations and private workshops.
Please call the studio at 610 588 4775 to learn more.
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As we welcome new survivors into our homes on a regular basis and are in constant need of restocking essential items for them, we have created an Amazon Wish List. The online list makes it easy for you to pick out items that our survivors need while staying in our homes and have them sent directly to Bloom. All donations are greatly appreciated. We ask that when you make a donation to please include your name in a gift message so that we can properly thank you for your donations. |
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Do you frequently shop on Amazon? Why not make a difference with each of your purchases? Simply choose "Truth For Women" (we are working to update this to Bloom) as your organization of choice on Amazon Smile and a portion of all purchases will be donated to Bloom. |
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Bloom is a faith-based non-profit organization with the mission of providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ women survivors of sex trafficking. As part of its mission, Bloom operates a 24-hour care emergency stabilization home, a two-year residential program, and an independent living transitional home in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. In addition, the Bloom Creative Studio, located in Bangor, Pa., is a social enterprise to leverage art as a healing tool and provide employment opportunities for survivors. Bloom also has a women’s upscale, resale boutique, My Sister’s Closet, based in Bethlehem, Pa., provides financial support for the organization.
Bloom
3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-5755
info@bloomforwomen.org
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