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Wherever you are, God put you there for a reason.
Bloom where you're planted.
1 Corinthians 7:20-24
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Dear Friends,
After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel the Kentucky Derby event scheduled for Saturday May 7th.
Last year’s event was a huge success and, to build on the legacy of Sally Ryan and her team, we are now focusing our efforts on Bloom’s inaugural golf tournament and clam bake. We are asking our supporters as well as the friends we made at last year’s Kentucky Derby event to lend their support and participation at our upcoming golf outing that will be held at the Steel Club in Hellertown on Monday May 9th, 2022.
The Bloom Golf Outing & Clam Bake will be a day of fun and challenging golf competition with awards and prizes followed by a brief and inspiring program by several of our survivor-leaders.
We remain grateful to Sally and her enthusiastic team who worked tirelessly to create last year’s very successful derby event. Our hope is that the golf outing and clam bake will be an outstanding show of support for the women survivors here in the Lehigh Valley who need sanctuary and safety as they rebuild their lives. The need for our services is real and together with your help, women survivors will heal and thrive.
Thank YOU all in advance for your consideration.
With much gratitude,
Carol Andersen, CEO Jessica Armstrong, Board Chairperson
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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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My Sister's Closet Grand Opening Celebration |
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1st Annual Golf Outing & Clam Bake - May 9, 2022 |
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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.
Deadline to register and sponsor is April 25
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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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Our work, and the hope of the women we serve, is heavily dependent on the financial contributions of the community, foundations, and sponsors. Please consider supporting Bloom with your tax-deductible gift.
In addition to one-time donations, we also offer four monthly giving options:
- $29/Month - Wellness: Welcome Basket and Essentials
- $59/Month - Safety: Group Counseling, Secure Housing, Medical, & Dental
- $89/Month - Healing: Trauma-informed Staff, One-to-One Counseling
- $150/Month: A Night of Sanctuary
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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 – 5pm
Tues. & Weds. & Thurs. – 10am – 6pm
Saturday – 10am – 4pm
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Job Opening
We are looking for a sales associate for mostly mornings and occasional weekends. Contact us if interested.
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Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers for Saturdays. Contact us if you are interested.
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Learn to Knit
March 23
6 PM to 8 PM
Class is FREE!
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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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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. 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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