Whether you are trying to determine the best feeding schedule for an infant, teaching a preschooler to write their name for the first time, or helping a teenager navigate the complexity of adolescence, one thing is constant – parenting is hard. In fact, in a recent parenting survey through the Pew Research Center, 62% of…
Combining her creativity with compassion, interior designer Beth Anderson has partnered with Bloom to transform the way foster children experience shopping for clothing. Beth has spent over a decade working with Bloom to create unique, fun, and inviting spaces where foster children can shop for free clothing with dignity. The journey began in 2013 when…
Did you know that Bloom supports the academic success of foster children? Thanks to programming made possible through our generous donors, 85% of children show academic improvement within the first six months of being placed with a Bloom foster family. Bloom is able to provide foster children with a variety of academic support, including tutoring…
“Throughout their lifespan, people who have close sibling relationships have better mental health, better psychological health, and better social relationships.” For the estimated 80% of Americans who have siblings, many can attest to the importance their sibling relationship has on their life. And while researchers and child welfare professionals alike have begun to understand the…
Bloom’s President and CEO, Becky Davenport, recently celebrated her 20th anniversary with the organization. In May of 2004, she was named Executive Director of Fayette Youth Protection Homes, which is now known as Bloom. It’s not common for a CEO to remain with an organization for over 20 years, especially in the nonprofit sector, but…
The new Bloom Closet location in Rome recently welcomed one of its first families in need. The staff and volunteers were eager to assist a kinship foster family, which included a grandmother raising two granddaughters, preparing for a trip to summer camp. The girls were members of 4H in Chattooga County and had raised funds…
On May 21st, over 120 community members, including civic and business leaders, gathered alongside Bloom staff to celebrate the grand opening of our new facility in Rome. Attendees of the grand opening had the opportunity to hear from Bloom leadership and staff, as well as Restoration Rome Co-Founders Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, as they…
With a record-breaking attendance of nearly 600 people, this year’s Bloom Ball was the most successful event yet, raising substantial funds for Bloom’s programming and the children we serve. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed stunning views of ocean life as part of the Georgia Aquariums’ Oceans Voyager and Beluga Whale exhibits. They were also entertained…
Bloom is excited to announce that we have secured a new warehouse space at 150 Huddleston Road, behind the Line Creek Brewing Company in Peachtree City. This new location will help increase Bloom’s visibility and enhance our capacity to process an increasing number of donations of clothing and daily living essentials. The 6,700-square-foot space will…
Bloom received the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator, which illustrates our commitment to accountability and highlights how we pursue our mission in a fiscally responsible way. This designation means that we exceed industry standards and outperform most charities. Only one-quarter of evaluated charities receive this distinction.
