Tag Archives: volunteerism

During the holidays many local non-profits need to “fill the gap” created when their regular volunteers are out of town or busy with family. Michelle Moss with the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network has a special page on the BVN website where you can sign up to make a big difference without a big commitment. Activate! is a partnership between …

Growing up in Bloomington Annalise Haldeman always thought of Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard as a food pantry, but these days “The Hub” is so much more. Haldeman talks about this food resource center and how vital volunteers are to building community food security. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a …

When Jenny Kirby and Liza Saracina moved into their new home near Clear Creek, they fell in love with the surrounding natural habitat. Through the City of Bloomington Adopt-a-Greenspace program, Jenny and Liza are now active stewards of a tiny nature preserve they are calling “Bunting Burrow.” Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, …

Abortion is now illegal in Indiana with very few exceptions, after a new state law went into effect in August. Here in Bloomington the local chapter of All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center supports those seeking an abortion in neighboring states through their Hoosier Abortion Fund. They also run a diaper giveaway program for local families struggling to afford them. Jessica Marchbank …

It’s that time of year where everybody in Bloomington is wearing sweaters – even the trees. The “Wrapped in Love” tree sweater project is more than just public art – it also raises money for Middle Way House, a local nonprofit working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. This year for the first time ever the …

Volunteer poll workers are needed to make sure the upcoming municipal election runs smoothly. Poll workers do get paid, but for volunteer Stacee Williams it’s more about a sense of civic duty. 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 …

The City of Bloomington is no longer vacuuming leaves raked to the curb. Residents must now bag their leaves or find some other use for them – like composting. If you need help raking and bagging leaves or figuring out what else you can do, a new volunteer program is connecting neighbors in need with volunteers ready to help. Activate! …

Eliza Carey and ShaKay Norris are living examples of the power of supportive relationships. Carey and Norris are in the Thriving Connections project at South Central Community Action Program. Thriving Connections pairs low-income households with middle-class allies. Together they plot a course out of poverty and along the way something else tends to happen: meaningful friendships. Activate! is a partnership …

Shawn Williams is the volunteer race chair for Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, Bloomington’s annual fundraiser for the local cancer support community. He needs hundreds of volunteers to make this event a success. 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 …

Kelley Scholfield is an Urban Greenspace Specialist with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation department. She brings neighbors together to care for our parks and natural habitats. 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 …