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.
Every year, thousands of children enter the foster care system in Georgia. The majority of these children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Thanks to the determination and resilience of our amazing Bloom Foster Families, many of these children who experience trauma are able to recover and eventually thrive.
Don’t miss out on the upcoming Bloom Ball Fundraising Gala, happening on April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Georgia Aquarium. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring a three-course dinner from esteemed chef Wolfgang Puck, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment.
Corporate support plays a significant role in Bloom’s success. That’s why we work closely with businesses and companies across Georgia to build strong, long-lasting relationships with both the organization and its employees.
Bloom has taken proactive measures to address their evolving needs by adding meaningful support and training through Bloom University. This program offers trauma-informed and evidence-based training for foster families, foster care staff, birth or adoptive families, and community members who work with children and adolescents.
