2014
Annual Report
25th Anniversary Edition
25 Years of Service
A Letter from the Executive Director
It has been 25 years since our founders realized their dream of providing a safe refuge for
abused children by opening the doors of the Jim Friday Home in northern Fayette County. I
recently ran across a newspaper clipping circa 1989, which featured an article that described
the ups and downs of Bloom’s initial grass roots efforts and our ultimate success of building
the home and taking in those first few children. What stands out the most in the article was
a somewhat remarkable quote from our original founder, Jim Friday (who sadly passed away
three years ago). Here is what he said regarding the process of starting up our organization:
“It seemed like when we needed something, people we had never heard of would come in at the right time—
it’s been really strange. At the right time, the people were there.”
Until a few days ago, I had never read that article, nor had I ever heard Jim Friday utter those words. What I
find so remarkable about his quote is that over the course of my ten years at Bloom, I must have said that exact
same phrase at least a thousand times! Apparently, this is not a recent thing. Over the years, a mysterious and
grand orchestration of volunteers, staff, and supporters has collided together to create the organization that
we are today. The enormity of this realization has finally hit me; we have been incredibly blessed over the last
25 years!
If you are one of those people who has shown up “at the right time,” we thank you from the bottom of our
hearts! You are the thread that has knitted our organization together, and has allowed us to reach more children than we ever dreamed possible when we opened our doors 25 years ago. We look to you, our friends
and supporters, as we continue our mission to offer a better future for children who have been traumatized by
abuse and neglect. I am excited to announce that on February 24, 2015, Bloom received a child placement
licensure which will allow us to extend our services to medically fragile foster children as well as pregnant or
parenting foster teen girls. So stay tuned…..
We wish there wasn’t a need for our services, but as long as there is, we will be here for the children.
And we hope you will be here with us!
Becky Davenport, Executive Director
Over the past year,
The Bloom Closet
has provided free
clothing and
supplies for
1,000 foster
Chad Smith
In 2014, Bloom gave
children.
away $150,000 worth
Margaret Suggs
of clothing and
Tim Symonds
supplies to foster
Larry Underwood
children from
60
Georgia
Congressman Lynn Westmoreland
counties.
2014-2015 Board of Directors
President
Dr. Terry Banks
Jack Middleton
Lauren Davis
Vice-President
Normer Adams
Secretary
Michael Boylan
Treasurer
Mike Teal
Dr. Joseph DeVeau
Terry Ernst
Maggie Laton
Angela McNulty
Angie Wright-Rheaves
SINCE 1989, THE COMMUNITY HAS COME
TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FOR KIDS IN NEED.
Top Row (L-R): Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bloom’s new building; NCR volunteers
at Bloom; sisters Abigail and Isabel give their savings to Bloom. Bottom Row (L-R):
Eagle Scout Andrew Aycock donates collected shoes; young volunteers make Valentine’s Day cards for foster children; Girl Scouts volunteer at the Bloom Closet; Child’s
Bloom Closet wish list; artwork created by foster child at Friday-Johnson Home. Right
Column: Board members, staff, and foster families visit with Santa at Bloom’s holiday
party; Southside Church group volunteers at Bloom; Krista Burrus, Carly Issacson, and
Amanda Zupkoff support Bloom at the Frocks & Rocks fashion show.
Bloom Staff List
Executive Director
Foster Care Social Worker
Becky Davenport
Ashlie Hale
Program Coordinator
Friday-Johnson Children’s Home
Judy Matthews
Allison Holmes
Simone Foster-Payne
Tiffany Johnson
Brenda Wilder
Office Manager
Juliana Farrell
June Parker
Charlsetta Bailey
Marketing &
The Bloom Closet
Development
Kristin Hauch Melton
Lauren Powers, Store Manager
Jennifer Lucero, Assistant Manager
Foster Care for Children
The Face of Foster Care
Over the past year, Bloom has celebrated many successes with our foster children. However, we have also been
touched and saddened by the circumstances that have brought them to foster care in the first place. Bloom
receives about 30-55 calls per month from the Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS) seeking placement for foster children and sibling groups. The reasons for placement varies. For example, the parents might be
incarcerated, deceased, or struggling with substance abuse. Sometimes the child has been abused, neglected, or
the child is homeless or living in extreme poverty. Those are just a few heart-breaking situations that we encounter
time and time again. The following stories are just a glimpse into the true lives of the foster children we serve at
the Friday-Johnson Home.
For confidentiality reasons, names and personal details have been changed.
Meet Joseph:
Meet Brianna:
Meet Amy:
Meet Arielle, Micala, & Chanelle:
Ten-year-old Joseph is one of five siblings. Three
of his siblings are being adopted, leaving him
and his sister in need of an adoptive home.
So far in his young life, he had fallen victim to
parental substance abuse and violence which resulted in his coming to foster care. Shortly after
moving into the Friday-Johnson Home, he found
companionship with another boy his age; a new
best friend with whom he plays ball, rides bikes,
and shoots hoops. Although he hopes to be
adopted one day like his siblings, Joseph finds
daily comfort and joy in his new friendships and
in the stable environment of the group home.
By age 13, Amy had accepted the reality that she
would probably not be returning home. She came
to us heartbroken. She tried to make it work in her
mind but knew in her heart she was not
going home. Maybe ever. Dealing with this
reality led her to discover an outlet for her sorrow
— a love for singing. With the help of a local voice
coach, Amy’s talent grew and grew. She sang for
the children at the Friday-Johnson Home, she
sang at her school, and she even sang at the
community holiday concert. Through the gift of
singing, her heart is slowly healing.
Brianna came to the Friday-Johnson Home almost 17
months ago. As a high school student, she had lofty
goals — to become the Valedictorian and someday
become a doctor. With the help of the group home staff
and her therapist, she processed through painful scars
left from her previous family life. Once her emotional
turmoil stabilized, she was able to pull up her grades
with the help of a tutor and regular study sessions. For
the first time in her life, she had a team of people who
believed in her and supported her aspirations. Despite
her circumstances, she is more determined than ever to
succeed.
These three sisters have been in and out of foster care
most of their lives including a 2-year placement in another
state. Before coming to the Friday-Johnson Home, they
had been split up in several foster homes. They cried
constantly for one another. When they were accepted to
the Friday-Johnson home, the girls were truly appreciative
of being back together. At the group home, they began
to enjoy life again. They formed friendships and bonded
with the other children during field trips to the skating
rink, the movies, and to the Atlanta Ferris wheel. They remind the group home staff daily how lucky they feel to be
together again, surrounded by friends and caring adults.
Now they look at everyday as an adventure!
WE OPEN OUR HEARTS TO CHILDREN WHO
NEED LOVE. AND A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
The FridayJohnson Home
The Friday-Johnson Home,
Bloom’s residential children’s home in
Brooks, GA, shelters up to 10 children
between the ages of 6 and 18. The
average length of stay is 8 months.
For some, the Friday-Johnson Home
is a temporary living arrangement
and for others, it is their last stop before they are either adopted or age
out of the foster care system.
Just a Girl
(poem written by a Bloom foster child)
I’m just a girl.
I love being called pretty, but I’ll never believe it.
I’m not always right, but I hate admitting I’m wrong.
I’m always smiling but it’s not always real.
I can be read like an open book, but I hide so much.
I work hard at things, but don’t get what I deserve.
I’m just a girl.
The Friday-Johnson home provides
children with more than a safe, loving
environment. All the children’s needs
are met including: medical attention,
education, mentoring, transportation,
and the opportunity to participate
in recreation, arts, and community
activities. The children’s caregivers
regularly optimize the kids’ chances
for healing by providing a structured
yet loving environment, as well as
supportive services to help the children achieve their personal best.
The staff at the Friday-Johnson
Home focuses on providing enriching
opportunities that the children have
never experienced before. In 2014,
the children at the Friday-Johnson
Home took singing and etiquette
lessons, attended camps and sporting events, and learned Independent
Living Skills such as cooking, how to
manage money, and how to fill out a
job application.
Thank You Donors!
$20,000 & UP
Mr. & Mrs. William Borchert
Fayette Thrift Shop
SMC3
The Clothes Less Traveled
Thrift Shop, Inc.
The Community Foundation
for Greater Atlanta
United Way of Metro Atlanta
$10,000 - $19,999
Fayette County Board
of Commissioners
Fayette County Board
of Realtors
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Giglio
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Watkin
$5,000 - $9,999
Chick-fil-A
Communication Cabling
Specialist, Inc.
Delta Community Credit Union
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Middleton
$1,000 - $4,999
Bank of America
BB&T Reese Insurance Services
C&NG Express, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Cole
Fayette Presbyterian Church
Fayetteville First Baptist Church
Fayetteville First United
Methodist Church
Dr. Sally Goza
Gregory Family Express, Inc.
Hoshizaki America, Inc.
Infiniti of South Atlanta
Jack & Jill of America
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lisicia
Lee Mason, LLC
Mr. Michael McDuffie
Mr. & Mrs. Bob McIntire
McNally, Fox, Grant, &
Davenport, PC
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Metarko
Morgan Stanley
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Myer
Ms. Lisa Newsome
Nick Gregory Company
Norcom, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. John Osani
Our Father’s House
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Owen
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Rotary Club of Fayetteville
Slepian, Schwartz & Landgaard
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Smelley
Southcrest Bank
Speedway Children’s Charities
Ms. Robin St. John
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Suggs
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Symonds
T & O Refrigeration
Ms. Katherine Teligman
Thrive Entertainment
Truist
United Methodist Women
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Mr. Michael Vigil
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Webb
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Weeman
$500-$999
Mr. & Mrs. Normer Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie Beale
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bercal
Bethany Circle
Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Bonilla
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Chase
Club of Hearts, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Douglas
Evergreen Church
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Free
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Georgia
Group VI Corporation
Ms. Sandy Harris
Mr. Joshua Humphries
Mr. & Mrs. Jake Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. David Jaeger
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Shane Jones
Mr. & Mrs. John King
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Koelbl
Law Offices of Leslie Wade
Dr. & Mrs. Dave Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Littleon
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Mason
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard McMullen
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McNulty
Moo Cow Bikers Fayetteville
Ms. Stacy Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moscara
National Heights Baptist Church
Mr. Mark Oldenburg
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pace
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Parker
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Plunkett
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Purser
Ms. Alice Rodriguez
Suntrust Employees
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sweatt
Mr. Brandon Taylor
Travelport Corporate, Inc.
Mr. Bob Truitt
Mr. & Mrs. John Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Tyre
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Visha
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wysowksi
$100-$499
Adept Engraving LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Adkins
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Alena
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Anderson
Mr. Paul E. Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Andrews
Mr. & Mrs. William Armstrong
Mr. & Mrs. Lin Aultman
Mr. & Mrs. Tomie Aust
Dr. & Mrs. Tim Aycock
Mr. & Mrs. Tammy Ballard
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barber
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Barnes
Judge Harold & Becca Benefield
Mrs. Len Blalock
Ms. WendyBloedt
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Blythe
Mr. & Mrs. H.T. Boyd
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Boylan
Bray Properties
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Brock
Brooks United Methodist Church
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Brooks
Mr. Jalen Brooks
Dr. & Mrs. L.C. Buchanan
Ms. Nancy Buchannan
Mr. & Mrs. Milton Burdette
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Burdett
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Burrus
Mr. & Mrs. John Byrd
Mr. & Mrs. David Cagle
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Carden
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Carter
Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Cate
Ms. Sally Chamberlain
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Circle of Friends Sunday School
Mr. & Mrs. James Clark
Mr. & Mrs. James Cole
Ms. Karen Conklin
Ms. Doris Cook
Ms. Helen Corley
Ms. Jeannine Corley
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Cortner
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Couch
Mr. & Mrs. Shane Crockett
Ms. Courtney Cuddy
Dr. & Mrs. Alben Curtis
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Daniel
Davel Photography
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Davis
Mr. Jerry Davis
Dr. & Mrs. John DeCotis
Ms. Clarissa DeGroot
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit (Fayetteville)
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dimodica
Mr. & Mrs. John Divergilio
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Drawdy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Drennan
Earth Mama’s General Store, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Elmore
Mr. & Mrs. Cliff England
European Collision Repair
Fancy & Funk Salon & Boutique
Ms. Victoria Farrell
Fayette Civitan Club
Fayette Family Dental Care
Ms. Karen Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. John Francissen
Ms. Darlene Frick
GA Academy of Dance &
the Performing Arts
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Gainey
Gamma Nu Chapter
Ms. Michelle Gillespie
Mrs. Kristin Gouhl
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hankins
Mr. & Mrs. William Harrington
Mr. Frank Hatch
Mr. Rudjard Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt Haynie
Mr. & Mrs. Jake Heaton
Mr. & Mrs. David Hobson
Ms. Michelle Hollums
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hyatt
Ms. Pat Irwin
Ms Mary Ann Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. M. David Jamison
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Johnson
Jones Pharmacy
JROD Management Corporation
Ms. Patricia Kadkhodaian
Mrs. Susie Keaton
Mrs. Cathy D. Kelley
Mrs. Chung Kerkes
Marion & Jere Key
Mrs. Helen King
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Kite
Mr. & Mrs. James Knauff
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kushner
Ladies on Spokes
Ms. Mary Ladouceur
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Laggis
Ms. Sandra Lamb
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Lambert
Lamplighter’s Sunday School
Mr. Sid Lanier
Mr. & Mrs. David Lass
Ms. Marie Lavery
Adrienne Lawrence
Mr. & Mrs. David Lebby
Mr. John Little
The Lizard Thicket
Mr. Clay Loyd
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Lucero
Ms. Annette Luyando
Ms. Cathy MacLaughlin
Mahaffey Orthodontics
Mr. Nathaniel Malachi
Mrs. Alice Mallory
Ms. Alison Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Martin
Ms. Richelle Mathis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter McCormick
Mr. William McDaniel
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGowan
Mr. & Mrs. Don McMichen
Mr. Glenn McMillen
Ms. Joyce McNulty
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Meier
Members Insurance Advisors, LLC
Meridian Realty Saylor
& Associates
Mr. John Miles
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Miller
Thank You Donors!
$199-499 (continued)
Mr. & Mrs. Reese Mitchell
Mom’s Club of Peachtree City
Mr. & Mrs. Owen Morgan
Mr. Ricky Morris
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Moulder
Ms. Karen Neuner
North Fayette UMC
Mrs. Helen Norton
Oak Grove Elementary
Mr. & Mrs. James Papac
Peachtree Industrial Electric, Inc.
Peachtree Pediatric Dentistry
Ms. Susan Paul-Hies
Mr. & Mrs. William Peacock
Mr. & Mrs. William Pettis
Mr. & Mrs. James Prine
Ms. Ti Anna Pugh
Ms. Darlene Quincy
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rapson
Mr. & Mrs. Pauli Reep
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Reid
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rheaves
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Riddell
Mr. & Mrs. John Riley
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rivers
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Roberts
Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. David Rutt
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Salters
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sams
Dr. & Mrs. James Sams
Ms. Heather Satterfield
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Scarbrough
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schwartz
Ms. Frances Shockley
Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Sims
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Skipper
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Slaton
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Slepian
Ms. Cerra Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Chad Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Smith
Mrs. Lisa Sower
St. Andrew’s in the Pines
Episcopal Church
Judge Martha Stephenson
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Stitt
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Stough
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Sudick
T Square Remodeling
Ms. Melissa Taylor
The Complete Insurance Source
Dr. & Mrs. George Temples
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Thames
The Bank of of America Foundation
The Oldenburg Law Firm
Ms. Heike Thompson
Thomson Reuters
Mr. & Mrs. James Tillman
Trek of McDonough/Peachtree City
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Truitt
Ms. Glendae Tuthill
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Ulrich
Mr. Larry Underwood
Mr. & Mrs. John Waller
Mr. & Mrs. James Watkins
Ms. Kellie Watson
Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Wetherald
Major Gen. & Mrs. Jack Wheeler
Ms. Jackie White
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Stevens
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Whitfield
Whitlock Ellis Wealth
Ms. Ellen Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Zimmerman
Mr. & Mrs. D.J. Ziobro
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Ziobro
Please Note:
Donor list is ONLY reflective of
cash donations made between
January 1, 2014 and
February 1, 2015, and is NOT
representative of in-kind
donations.
Monthly Giving
Will you be a sustaining supporter for our programs? We invite you to
join our Bloom Our Youth Monthly Giving Program. Your
monthly gift will provide the constant support our children need.
• Simply choose an amount to give per month, and your gift will be automatically deducted from your credit or debit card.
• Your monthly gift will go directly towards supporting the
children who utilize our services through the Friday-Johnson
children’s home and our Bloom foster parenting program.
• Sign up online today at www.bloomouryouth.org/donate
THE BLOOM CLOSET IS A PLACE WHERE
FOSTER CHILDREN CAN JUST BE KIDS AGAIN.
The Bloom Closet
When children are placed into foster
care, they usually arrive with
nothing but the clothing on their
backs. The Bloom Closet relies on
the donations of individuals and
groups to help meet the needs of
displaced children and youth.
Interested in donating? We are
always in need of the following:
Back to the
Basics
Each year, more than 7,000
Georgia children live in foster
care. Although foster parents
are given a small stipend for
clothing, it typically doesn’t
even begin to cover the actual
costs incurred. The Bloom
Closet addresses this need by
distributing donated clothing,
baby gear, shoes, toiletries,
school supplies, and toys to
foster families at no cost.
Store Manager Lauren Powers and
Assistant Store Manager Jennifer
Lucero managed a team of
volunteers that allowed The
Bloom Closet to give away 34, 385
articles of clothing in 2014!
Thanks Lauren and Jen for
making The Bloom Closet such a
special place!
In 2014, The Bloom Closet experienced a 33% increase in the
number of children served, which coincides with a 22% increase in
the number of children removed from their homes statewide. Over
the past year, The Bloom Closet has provided free clothing, books,
toys, school supplies, and baby gear to more than 1,000
foster children from 60 Georgia counties.
• New or gently used shoes and
clothing (size infant through
teen)
• Pajamas, socks and underwear
(new)
• Diaper wipes and diapers
• Baby powder, lotion, diaper rash
ointment, infant shampoo
• Baby gear (diaper bags, infant
carriers, baby swings, cribs, etc)
• Baby blankets, baby linens
• Baby bottles, sippy cups, bibs,
pacifiers (new)
• Toiletries such as toothpaste,
shampoo, deodorant, soap
• Books for babies, children and
teens
• School supplies
• Canned goods, food Items
• Gift cards to movies,
restaurants, and clothing stores
Items can be dropped off at Bloom:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
Community Support
Spotlight Stories:
Team Bloom
Team Bloom is a community group of athletes that
want to make a difference. Originally founded by Lacey
Hegwood as the “Tri-for-Bloom: Change to Make a
Change” challenge, the concept has grown from a
single competitor to include a team of 7 triathlon
athletes who are competing around the state of
Georgia in order to raise money for Bloom. Last year,
Lacey Hegwood raised more than $1,300 in pledge
monies. In 2015, Team Bloom athletes will be soliciting
mileage pledges and sponsorships to support their
mission and combined mileage goal of 13,060 miles.
Panera Bread
Throughout 2014, Panera Bread gave their
customers the opportunity to donate money at
the register to assist Bloom’s mission of providing
shelter and support for foster children in Georgia.
As part of the Panera Bread’s Community Bread
Box program, collection boxes were placed at 20
Panera Bread bakery-cafes around metro Atlanta,
which raised $5,000 in donations. In addition,
Panera Bread in Fayetteville committed to donating 24 meals per year to the foster children and
staff living at the Friday-Johnson children’s home.
Giving Back to Bloom
“Because of Team Bloom, our training efforts include
more than just winning medals,” Lacey says. “It is
about something bigger. It’s about the children who
have been lost and forgotten in this world, and about
the kindness and generosity of the people who love
and care for them.”
Jeff and Bonnie
Giglio were guests
at Bloom’s table
at Chick-fil-A
Foundation’s
Pinewood-Atlanta
gala for Fayette
County non-profits.
To follow and support Team Bloom, go online:
facebook.com/teambloom2015
twitter.com/teambloom2015
Pictured:
Lacey
Hegwood,
Founder of
Team Bloom
Fayette County Bar
Association members
Brandon Taylor, Sam
Beck, Angela Landgaard, and Jordan
Jewkes donate
toys collected for
foster children.
Hank Halter, CEO,
Delta Community
Credit Union with
Jai Rogers and
Andrea Swinegood
presented a $5,000
grant to the Bloom
Board of Directors.
FUNDRAISING FOR A CAUSE:
EVENTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN NEED.
Power Parade
Frocks & Rocks
Bloom Ball
Bloom Annual Events & Fundraising Initiatives
Spring/Summer
Fall/Winter
Fall/Winter
Bloom Ball
Frocks & Rocks
Power Parade
Premier fundraising gala
A ladies-only fashion show
Annual walk-a-thon held
held during the first
featuring a 30+ outfit runway
in all 14 Fayette County
week of spring. This
show, appetizers, a silent auction,
Elementary Schools. Students
spring-themed evening
jewelry bar, and an off-runway
solicit pledges to raise
event includes dinner,
live accessory auction. Proceeds
money to support the children at
dancing, auctions
benefit The Bloom Closet.
the Friday-Johnson Home.
Foster Parent Recruitment
Noel November
Christmas at The Bloom Closet
Bloom recruits foster parents
Hosted by the Fayette County
Foster children are invited to visit
during Spring and Summer
Board of Realtors
with Santa Claus and enjoy
and live entertainment.
tent events in the community.
holiday crafts and cookies.
BLOOM PROVIDES A REFUGE FOR ABANDONED
CHILDREN WHO NEED HELP. RIGHT NOW.
Our Mission:
Bloom is a non-profit organization which
provides physical, educational and
emotional support to children who have
been the victims of abuse or neglect in
order to strengthen them for the next
phase of life.
How You Can Help:
• DONATE
• ADVOCATE
• VOLUNTEER
• BECOME A FOSTER FAMILY
2014
Annual Report
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