Get ready for an evening to remember as we celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Bloom Ball on Saturday, May 10th, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Georgia Aquarium! This year’s gala promises to be even more spectacular, with an incredible lineup of entertainment and opportunities to support Georgia’s foster children. We are thrilled…
Bloom is a nonprofit organization that greatly depends on community support and caring individuals to make a difference in the lives of foster children. Every day, the office receives five to ten calls from the Department of Family and Children Services, seeking foster families who can provide a safe and caring home for children who…
As we look back on 2024, we want to share the inspiring story of Maddie, a medically fragile little girl who has touched all our hearts. Her journey from uncertainty to stability and finally a forever home is a powerful reminder of why our work is so important. We hope her story inspires you to…
This year, Bloom opened its second location in Rome, driven by its mission to transform the lives of every foster child in Georgia. Since May, we have witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of support from the area’s individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. We want to express our deepest gratitude to the Rome community for embracing our…
Written by Mattison McDaniel, Bloom Closet Express Coordinator As the Bloom Closet Express Coordinator, I have found immense joy and fulfillment in the work that I do. Connecting with children in foster care and providing them with items that bring them comfort and dignity is truly rewarding. Through Express trips, I have the opportunity to…
Bloom’s corporate partnerships are key to expanding our impact and ensuring foster children receive the essentials they need. This month, we’re excited to highlight our partnership with Future Forwarding, a third-party logistics (3PL) company that specializes in warehouse and fulfillment management. Since being introduced to Bloom, Future Forwarding President & CEO, Colin Smith has led…
When Hurricane Helene struck areas of Georgia, the damage was widespread, leaving thousands without access to basic necessities. Recognizing the urgent need to help those impacted, Bloom leveraged its Donation Center as a hub for collecting and distributing supplies to families and children located in the Department of Family and Children Services Region 9. This…
As Bloom expands its reach across the state, partnership and collaboration are at the heart of deepening our impact. Over the years, we have found that by working together with like-minded organizations, we can achieve even more meaningful outcomes for the foster care communities we serve. One of our most recent partnerships sought to increase…
Imagine being two months into your first year of middle school, you are on the soccer team, and your older brother is the big shot eighth grader on the football team. Things are rough at home, so school, activities, and your siblings are the only things that make you happy. One day, your world changes…
Bloom is proud to announce that it has once again teamed up with Pace Academy, an independent school in Atlanta, to help make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster children. The latest partnership, centered around community involvement and volunteerism, is designed to inspire the students of Pace Academy and bring hope and dignity…
