Bloom is incredibly grateful to the Episcopal Community Foundation for its generous investment in our Bloom Closet Northwest Georgia. The Foundation partners with Episcopal communities throughout Middle and North Georgia to lift up people facing poverty and oppression, creating sustainable impact for individuals, families, and communities. Through this grant, Bloom was able to purchase a…
On July 31, Bloom gathered with foster families, staff, friends, and loved ones for a meaningful celebration of two extraordinary fathers whose commitment to children exemplifies the very best of foster care. Bloom presented the inaugural Nazeeh Shabazz North Star Fatherhood Award to foster father Tom Riley. The award was created in memory of longtime…
Grab your clubs and gather your team! The annual L’Tee It Up for Bloom Golf Tournament, hosted by Lizard Thicket Boutique, returns Thursday, September 24, at Braelinn Golf Club. This fun-filled tournament brings together friends, businesses, and community supporters for 18 holes of golf, while raising critical funds to help children and families impacted by…
When a child enters foster care, their needs are immediate, and being ready to respond matters. Children enter foster care every day, often with little more than the clothes they are wearing. They need clothing, shoes, toiletries, and school supplies, but they also need comfort, dignity, and the reassurance that someone cares. That’s why monthly…
Supporting children in foster care doesn’t require becoming a foster parent. Every community has the power to make a lasting impact, and churches, schools, civic organizations, businesses, and community groups are uniquely positioned to help children and families thrive. At Bloom, we’ve seen firsthand how collective acts of kindness can change lives. Whether it’s providing…
Three young boys sat quietly in The Bloom Closet while their foster mom completed paperwork. Then the front door opened. Another foster family walked in with three boys. Almost instantly, the boys leapt to their feet. They ran toward one another, laughing, smiling, and wrapping each other in the biggest hugs. Our administrative assistant, who…
Some of the most powerful leaders are those who have walked the very road they now help others navigate. For Bloom Beyond Director Michaela Guthrie, supporting young adults aging out of foster care isn’t just a job; it’s deeply personal. As a child, Michaela experienced foster care herself. She understands the uncertainty, the challenges, and…
Recent budget cuts announced by Governor Brian Kemp are expected to reduce state spending by $300 million as Georgia works to address a growing budget deficit. Among the reductions was a previously appropriated $300,000 line item designated to support The Bloom Closet, which provides free clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and other essentials to children…
Every 90 minutes, a child enters foster care in Georgia. For many people, the idea of becoming a foster parent has crossed their mind at some point, often sparked by a news story, a conversation with a friend, or simply the desire to make a difference in a child’s life. But for most families, that…
Bloom is excited to announce a new partnership with 9 Metro Atlanta JCPenney stores to help support children in foster care across Georgia. Participating locations include Fayetteville, Newnan, Mall of Georgia-Buford, Alpharetta, Lithonia, Hiram, Kennesaw, McDonough, and Douglasville. Through this partnership, shoppers can donate to Bloom while shopping at participating JCPenney stores, and as a…
