The basic services provided by public libraries are funded by taxes, but all the cool stuff happening inside them is not. Book clubs, teen rec spaces, exhibits and special events – all of those things (and more) are supported by volunteer-powered library foundations. At the Monroe County Public Library that foundation is called Friends of the Library, and board member …
Read More »
Pickleball! It’s the hot new thing in recreational sports. Switchyard Park has four courts and RCA Park has six, but all of them are outdoors. Bloomington Pickleball Club member Timber Tucker says we need some indoor courts for year-round play, and to keep up with rising demand. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, …
Read More »
It’s part lottery, part democracy, and all heart. 100+ Women Who Care is a giving club, pooling individual donations into a cash prize awarded to local nonprofits four times a year. Club member Kathy Romy explains how it works. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and …
Read More »
El Centro Comunal supports Bloomington’s Latino community. Raquel Anderson is on the board of directors of this grassroots organization that is completely independent of the university or government. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the …
Read More »
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 22nd, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins with the B Square Bulletin explores the amount of transparency within the Bloomington City Council. More in today’s feature report. That’s Rhonda Greene from Johnson Christian Village, a non-profit serving local seniors. She’s looking for volunteers to make meaningful connections with …
Read More »
Johnson Christian Village is a faith-based not-for-profit serving local seniors. Rhonda Greene works there and she loves to see volunteers come in and spend quality time with the residents, or take them out into the community to do a little volunteering of their own. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to …
Read More »
What some kids really want this holiday season is a true friend. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana has a waitlist of “littles” hoping Santa will bring them a “big.” Lauren Fulford works to match those kids with local volunteers willing to give the greatest gift of all: quality time. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the …
Read More »
Bloomington’s largest food pantry is running a toy donation program this Christmas and they are seriously short on Secret Santas. The “Elf Dispatch” program at Pantry 279 crashed the pantry website when more than 1,600 families signed up in the first 24 hours. Program coordinator Cindy Chavez still needs 500 donors to meet the demand from local families in need. …
Read More »
Bloomington’s Latino population is growing, and Ximena Martinez wants our Spanish-speaking neighbors to feel welcome in this community. Martinez is the Latino Outreach Coordinator for the City of Bloomington, which also makes her the producer of Hola Bloomington, WFHB’s Spanish-language public affairs program airing Fridays at 6pm. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, …
Read More »
Nobody likes going to court. At Community Justice and Mediation volunteers like Joelene Bergonzi and Gabbie Hetrick help people solve conflict without legal action. CJAM is a partner in the Eviction Prevention Project, training mediators to work out landlord-tenant disputes BEFORE they go to eviction court. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working …
Read More »
WFHB Bloomington Community Radio