Cassidy McCammon thinks Girl Scouts could be more inclusive and more relevant to girls in the modern age, especially black and brown girls and those from low-income families. Girl Coalition of Indiana is an innovation incubator for the six Girl Scout councils across the state, test-piloting new programs and partnerships to engage those girls. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB …
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Ever since Bloomington Area Birth Services closed its doors, there hasn’t been a central hub in our community for pregnant women, new moms and their babies. Julie Duhon is trying to fill that need through Tandem, a local nonprofit offering both medical care and support services to low-income families on a sliding scale. Julie wants to expand Tandem into labor …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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