Community Organizations

The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.

 

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Bloomington Learning Center

Address423 E. 3rd. St. Suite 1
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

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The Bloomington Learning Center is available to assist Indiana University students with their coursework and to help them achieve a high level of success.

Contactinfo [at] bloomingtonlearningcenter.com
812-335-1809
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Bloomington Lions Club

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtonlions.org
AddressPO Box 5962
Bloomington, IN 47407
Description

Lions Club International is a worldwide organization with clubs in over 200 countries, including China and Iraq. The Bloomington Lions extend our service beyond city, state, and even national borders to programs and institutions. We support educational, health, and community initiatives in our area and welcome new members on a regular basis.

We welcome you to attend one of our meetings, which are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post 18 (West 3rd Street, Bloomington IN)

Contactbloomingtonindianalions [at] gmail.com
219-851-4212
Year Established1928
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Bloomington Meals on Wheels

Websitehttp://bloomingtonmealsonwheels.org/
Address
Bloomingon, IN 47402
Description

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Founded in 1973, our program provides nuntritious meals to homebound people who are unable to cook for themselves. We ensure that our clients receive two good meals a day delivered by a friendly visitor. Any person who lives in our Bloomington service area is eligible for Meals on Wheels. We have no age or economic restrictions.

ContactCarrie McHaley
blm-mow [at] iuhealth.org
812-353-2248
Year Established1973
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Bloomington Moms Meetup Group (Hoosier Mamas)

Websitehttps://www.meetup.com/hoosier-mamas
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

Hoosier Mamas is a network of moms in Bloomington who regularly meet to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. We also provide friendship and interaction for our children. Our group is not just an online group, but an offline community of mothers and families. Our events include regular meetups at parks, in-house playdates, GymPlay at Rising Star Gymnastics, storytime at Barnes & Noble, library activities, and holiday events. We meet at attractions such as WonderLab, Jump-n-Joey's, and McCormick's Creek. We have also had tours of places such as the fire station, Kroger, Fazoli's, Monroe County Airport, Mathers Museum, Barnes & Noble, the library, and the police station. There are also moms' nights, for those much-needed evenings away from the kids! We have a book club meeting and parenting book club meeting every month, as well as game nights and dinner get-togethers.

The Bloomington Moms Meetup Group believes that every mother deserves a support group through which she can connect with other women in a safe, fun, inclusive environment. Our group gives women a forum to discuss and organize events that suit our unique needs as mothers. We believe that arranging playdates and walks, fun activities for children, frequent Moms' Nights Out, and other programs specific to the needs of our group are essential to meeting our goal of creating a genuine community of mothers. We believe that being a woman doesn't stop when you become a mother. The Bloomington Moms Meetup Group gives women the ability to live their lives as women and mothers, not mothers alone.

Contactbtownmamas [at] gmail.com
812-320-7154
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Bloomington Newcomers & Neighbors Club

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtonnnc.com
AddressP.O. Box 8231
Bloomingon, IN 47407-8231
Description

Bloomington Newcomers & Neighbors Club is a social organization founded to give area residents the opportunity to meet and develop friendships.  Any local resident is invited to join, regardless of how long they have lived in the area.  Our motto is "In this world there are no strangers, just friends who have never met."Through general meetings and interest groups, BNNC encourages members to learn more about Bloomington and to share interests.

ContactAl Crosser
btownnewcomersneighbors [at] gmail.com
773-430-5228
Year Established1948
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Bloomington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Websitehttp://www.bloomingtonnursingandrehab.com/
Address120 E. Miller Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

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Bloomington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, located in Bloomington, Indiana provides the following services: Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Short Term Care: Rehabilitation. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid.

ContactTessa Tipton (Administrator)
812-336-1055
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Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group (BOTMDG)

Websitehttp://bloomingtoncontra.org/
Description

BOTMDG is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Old Time musicians, callers, and dancers in a nurturing and friendly atmosphere. It is a non-profit organization that is run entirely through the efforts of volunteers — your help is always needed and welcome! BOTMDG is one of the oldest groups of its kind in the country. Every Wednesday evening (no exceptions!) they convene for live Old Time fiddle, New England, and Irish dance tunes. Callers lead contra, square, and occasionally English set dancing. This type of dance has a devout and enthusiastic following around the world.

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Bloomington Open Studios Tour

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
AddressP.O. Box 3294
Description

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Bloomington Open Studios Tour is a fun 2-day event in which area artists open their studios to visits from the general public.

Contactbloomingtonopenstudiostour [at] gmail.com
Year Established2011
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Bloomington Parkour

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtonparkour.com/
AddressBloomington, IN 47401
Description

We are a community driven Parkour and Freerunning club here in Bloomington, Indiana. We give free Parkour lessons every Saturday at 3:00 and Wednesday at 10:00. We are a supportive and safe environment for learning this wonderful alternative fitness activity. All are welcome. Our a focus is on using Parkour to make Bloomington fun, healthy, and inclusive.
USPK Supporting Organization.  

ContactDavid Frew
bloomingtonparkour [at] gmail.com
8123613084
Year Established2020
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
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Bloomington Parks Foundation

Websitehttps://bloomingtoninparksfoundation.org/
AddressPO Box 3351
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The Bloomington Parks Foundation, through the community’s generous support, enhances and expands the parks and recreation services of the award-winning Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. By receiving gifts of land and funds, we are able to secure new park space and trails and improve existing facilities.

We are also able to achieve our goal of improving the lives of children. By providing scholarship assistance to youth whose families’ incomes are in the lowest income brackets, young members of our community can learn lifelong skills such as swimming and build positive relationships through participation in a broad range of park programs.

ContactExecutive Director
info [at] bloomingtonparksfoundation.org
(812) 349-3700
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Bloomington Peace Action Coalition

Websitehttp://www.bpac.info/
AddressMonroe County Courthouse
intersection of Kirkwood avenue and Walnut street
Bloomington, In 47401
Description

The Bloomington Peace Action Coalition strives to educate the community about war, peace and U.S. foreign policy, demilitarization, and humanitarian issues. It strives to empower people to take action in response to this information and become advocates for legislative progress.

ContactTimothy Baer
bpacpeace [at] hotmail.com
812-988-1917
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Bloomington Peace Choir

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/BloomingtonPeaceChoir
AddressPO Box 7562
Bloomington, IN 47407
Description

The Bloomington Peace Choir is a non-auditioned choir that invites singers of all skills and those who are new to singing. Our mission is to sing for the joy of singing and sharing music from around the world. We visit area senior centers as part of our musical outreach.

We meet on Tuesday nights at Bell Trace Senior Living Center, from 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

ContactJustice Saint Rain
bloomingtonpeacechoir [at] gmail.com
812-834-5693
Year Established2010
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Bloomington Permaculture Guild

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/117829238254390
Address5421 E Kings Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408
Additional Address5421 E Kings Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

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An association of Permaculture Design Course students, teachers, and friends committed to supporting the relocalization of Bloomington's food and economic systems. Group meets monthly at rotating locations in members homes to share work projects, food, information, seed trading and sharing, and mutual support and education.

ContactRhonda Baird (Founder/Permaculture Teacher)
resilience [at] transitionbloomington.org
812-323-1058
Additional ContactKeith Johnson (Webmasster/Permaculture Teacher)
resilience [at] transitionbloomington.org
812-335-0383
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Bloomington Photography Club

Websitehttp://bloomingtonphotoclub.org
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

The Bloomington Photography Club provides an informal, friendly, and supportive environment for photographers at all levels of experience and with interests in all types of photographic imagery. The Club fosters and encourages growth of artistic vision and technical knowledge, exploring the connection between the eye, the camera, and the spirit. We share ideas and knowledge with each other and help to promote interest in photography in the community through exhibitions and other events.

The Bloomington Photography Club of Bloomington, Indiana, consists of photographers of all skill levels from novice to professional. Members range widely in background, age, and areas of interest. Membership in the club is open to anyone. Others use point & shoot, rangefinder, medium format and pinhole cameras. To find a place in the club, it is not even necessary to own a camera, just to have an interest in photography.

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Bloomington Press Club

Websitehttps://bloomingtonpressclub.org/
AddressP.O. Box 574
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The purpose of this group is to provide an emphasis on high quality journalism and freedom of the press by providing monthly speaker programs that focus on some aspect of journalism. Bloomington Press Club meets at noon on the fourth Monday, January through November, at the Indiana Memorial Union's Coronation Room, adjacent to the Tudor Room.

ContactJack Dvorak (President)
BloomingtonPressClub [at] gmail.com
812-339-4497
Additional ContactSteve Hinnefeld (Vice President)
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Bloomington PRIDE

Websitehttps://bloomingtonpride.org
AddressPO Box 554
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The mission of Bloomington PRIDE: Through community-based events and services, Bloomington PRIDE celebrates queer arts, creates safe and inclusive spaces, and challenges stereotypes to enrich LGBTQA community culture.

Contactsarah Perfetti
info [at] pridefilmfestival.org
Year Established2003
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Bloomington Quarry Morris Dancers

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloomington-Quarry-Morris/207461709287573
Address1243 E. Matlock Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

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Morris dancing is a traditional village festival dance from England. The dances Bloomington Quarry Morris performs are from the Cotswold area of England, as well as some Midwest American dances. Bloomington Quarry has performed at dawn on Mayday at the Courthouse over 25 years, the Shipshewana May festival and ethnic and renaissance festivals in Terre Haute, Indianapolis and South Bend.

Will perform for groups. Looking for new dancers and musicians. Requires once a week commitment October through Memorial Day.

ContactJim Morgan (Squire)
812-322-7172
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Bloomington Quilters' Guild

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtonquiltersguild.org
AddressNorth Central Church of Christ
2121 N. Dunn St.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Additional AddressP.O. Box 5802
Description

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The Bloomington Quilters' Guild welcomes everyone with a love of quilting or quilts. It has a varied program including guest speakers, workshops, trips, informal quilting meetings, and social evenings. Members range from "just lookers" to beginning quilters to award winners.

Contactinfo [at] bloomingtonquiltersguild.org
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Bloomington Refugee Support Network

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Bloomington-Refugee-Support-Network-670693593082366/
Address3500 E. Bradley Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

In conjunction with our community partners, support asylum seekers refugees, and other displaced migrants in our community. Provide friendship, logistic and financial assistance to people who fled violence in their home country or travels, helping them to restart their lives and raise their children in safety in our community.

ContactPete Lenzen
bloomingtonrefugees [at] gmail.com
812-3254-279
Year Established2016
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Bloomington Restorations, Inc. (BRI)

Websitehttp://bloomingtonrestorations.org
Address2920 E. Tenth St.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

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BRI is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Bloomington and old neighborhoods. Bloomington Restorations, Inc. (BRI) strengthens communities by saving, restoring, and promoting buildings, sites and places important to the diverse heritage of Bloomington and Monroe County, and develops and promotes affordable housing.

Contactbri [at] BloomingtonRestorations.org
336-0909
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Bloomington Rotary Foundation Inc.

Websitehttp://bloomingtonrotary.org/
AddressP.O. Box 2026
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The Bloomington Rotary Club was chartered April 13, 1918. It was the seventh club established in what is now District 6580, and the 403rd in Rotary. A large delegation came from the sponsoring club in Indianapolis for the installation.

Since its origins in the spring of 1918, the Bloomington Rotary Club has worked steadily to serve the larger community both through its efforts as an organization and the leadership and stewardship of its members as individuals.

Members volunteer their efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities and beyond. Rotary clubs, which meet weekly, are nonpolitical, nonreligious and open to all cultures, races and creeds. Club membership represents a cross-section of local business and professional leaders. The organization’s motto is “Service Above Self.”

ContactJoy Kahn Harter (President)
earondavis1 [at] gmail.com
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Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild

Websitehttp://bloomspinweave.org
AddressP.O. Box 351
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The purpose of the Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild is to promote cooperation and interchange of ideas among those interested in the arts of spinning and weaving; to stimulate public appreciation for the value of spinning and weaving; to provide instruction for members in the methods and techniques of spinning, weaving and related fiber arts.

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Bloomington Storyteller's Guild

Websitehttp://btownstorytellers.blogspot.com/
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

The Bloomington Storytellers' Guild was formed in 1974 to help keep the ancient tradition of oral storytelling alive. In addition to being a means for sharing classic folk and fairytales of our times (and times past), storytelling encourages use of the imagination, listening skills, and an interest in reading. Members of the Guild meet about once a month to share new stories and plan storytelling events. Membership is open to anyone with a love for stories, a desire to tell them -- and ten bucks for the registration fee.

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Bloomington Sunrise Rotary Club

AddressVillage Deli
409 East Kirkwood
Bloomington, IN 47408
Additional AddressP.O. Box 3176
Bloomington, In 47401
Description

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Rotary is more than a service organization that's making a difference in your community. We're an international membership organization made up of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world. The difference we make starts with our members.

Meetings are Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. at the Village Deli.

ContactDanielle Stancombe
bloomingtonsunriserotary [at] gmail.com
812-558-1491
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

Websitehttp://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com
AddressPO Box 1823
115 N. College, Suite 255
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

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The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra promotes a lifelong appreciation of and enthusiasm for music through performances and educational outreach throughout the community. This 75 member, all-volunteer community orchestra performs a classical concert series, holiday 'pops' programs, a children's concert, plus a summer concert in the park every season.

ContactDonna Lafferty (Executive Director)
bso.donna [at] gmail.com
812-331-2320
Additional Contactbso [at] bloomingtonsymphony.com
Year Established1969
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Bloomington Transit Access

Websitehttp://bloomingtontransit.com/bt-Access/
Address130 West Grimes Lane
Bloomington, In 47403
Description

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BT Access is a transportation service for persons with disabilities who, by means of a disability, cannot use the existing Bloomington Transit "fixed route" bus system. BT Access is operated by the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation. It is the same organization that operates the Bloomington Transit bus system. BT Access service is provided with vans equipped with wheelchair lifts. If you are eligible, these vans can pick you up and take you anywhere in Bloomington and, then take you back home. There are no restrictions on where in the city you can go or how often, depending upon your eligibility.

ContactBloomington Public Transportation Corporation
customer [at] bloomingtontransit.com
812-336-7433
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Bloomington Transit Board of Directors

Websitehttp://bloomingtontransit.com/bt-staff/
AddressBloomington Public Transportation Corporation
130 W. Grimes Ln.
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

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Bloomington Transit provides bus service to patrons in the Bloomington area.

ContactRaymond McConn (Chairman)
812-336-7433
Additional ContactKent McDaniel (Vice Chairman)
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Bloomington Ukulele Club

Websitehttps://sites.google.com/site/ukuleleclubloomington/
Description

The Bloomington Ukulele Club is a place where Bloomington residents can play the ukulele and continue to develop ukulele skills. All skill levels are welcome, but in order to get the most out of a meeting, it's best to be comfortable with an array of basic chords. Ukulele lessons are not provided at club meetings.

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