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I will send down showers in season;
there will be showers of blessings.
Ezekiel 34:26
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Bloom Featured on Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast |
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Our CEO Carol Andersen and Case Manager Alyssa Santana were interviewed by George Wacker on the Lehigh Valley with Love podcast on April 19. They shared information about Bloom, about the women we serve, how individuals can get involved, and most importantly, how women that need help can contact Bloom. |
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My Sister's Closet Grand Opening was GRAND! |
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On April 9, our upscale resale boutique was absolutely packed with people who wanted to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new location in the Bethlehem Village Shoppes. We heard courageous words from one of our Bloom survivors and also heard from our CEO Carol Andersen, Store Manager Rebekah Fritchman, Board Chair Jessica Armstrong and was recognized by State Representative Ann Flood and representatives from the offices of Senator Lisa Boscola and State Representative Susan Wild. |
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GRAND OPENING IN THE NEWS: |
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Our Events Committee is an active, energetic group of individuals planning awareness and fundraising events throughout the year for Bloom. If you are interested in helping on this committee, please contact our Director of Development, Vickie Nisbet.
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Deadline Approaching for Golf Outing & Clam Bake |
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DEADLINE TO SPONSOR/REGISTER:
MONDAY, APRIL 25!!
1st Annual Bloom Golf Outing
& Clam Bake
May 9, 2022
The Steel Club in Hellertown
Cost: $225 per player (includes 18 holes, cart, course refreshments, cocktail hour & clam bake)
Sponsorships are available.
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The sessions take place on Zoom from 7:00-8:00 p.m. the second Monday evening of the month: Apr 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, and so on.
If you would like to be added to the list to receive monthly reminders, please email us.
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We all know that nonprofit community volunteers are crucial to the success of an organization. An engaged, informed, and efficient board makes all the difference in the ability of an entity to make an impact in the community. However, we know that it’s important to engage other community leaders besides board members, hence there are committees for marketing, development, finance, which are equally important to the success of non-profit organizations.
This is where volunteers come to the rescue! By supplementing specific areas where the board requires expertise, board committees help leadership make better decisions and get more done.
This month we are pleased to introduce you to a member of Bloom’s Development Committee and Honorary Chair of Bloom’s first golf outing, Todd Donnelly, and to take this opportunity to thank Todd for bringing his generosity of spirit as well as his business acumen to our mission of “Providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower, and employ women survivors of sex trafficking.”
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Would you consider becoming a monthly donor? Whether you give $10 per month or $50 per month please know that you are making a difference! Bloom's work, and the hope of the women we serve, is heavily dependent on the financial contributions of the community, foundations and sponsors. Visit our website today, by clicking the button below, for more information and secure online giving. |
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HAPPENING AROUND BLOOM... |
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Visit Our New Location!
3650 Nazareth Pike, Suite 13, Bethlehem
(at the Bethlehem Village Shoppes)
Hours:
Sunday – Closed
Monday - Friday – 10am – 6pm
Saturday – 11am – 5pm
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Donations Accepted!
We accept women’s clothing from size 0 up to plus sizes 1-4x. We ask that all items be in season, in style, and in great shape (condition). Visit our website for more details on how to donate your clothing and accessories.
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Shop with Us!
Our Creative Studio is full of products handcrafted with love by many of our residents and also by some volunteers. Products include:
Recaptured Creativity Jewelry Line
"Bloom Sister" Shadow Boxes
Ginny's Furniture (hand painted)
Canvas Paintings
Knitted Prayer Shawls, Blankets,
Baby Caps, Dish Towels, etc.
And more!
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Our Location
34 Broadway, Bangor, PA
Hours:
Sunday & Monday – Closed
Tuesday & Wednesday – 10am – 5pm
Thursday - 10am - 7pm
Friday - 10am - 5pm
Saturday – 11am – 3pm
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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 "Bloom for Women, Inc." 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. Bloom follows the model and is a sister community of the remarkably successful Thistle Farms Nashville program. 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., providing employment opportunities for survivors and financial support for the organization.
Bloom
1425 Mountain Drive North
Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-866-5755
info@bloomforwomen.org
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