Civic Organizations - Community Organizations

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Bloomington Good Evening Toastmasters Club 2471

Websitehttps://www.good-evening.org
AddressAmerican Legion 1800 W 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

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The Toastmasters club is dedicated to improving communication skills through public speaking. Toastmaster clubs help men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking - vital skills which promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of the world.

Contactinfo [at] good-evening.org
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Bloomington Good Morning Club

Websitehttps://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00000482-bloomington-good-morning-club
AddressSt. Charles Catholic Church
2224 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

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Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The Bloomington Good Morning Toastmasters is meeting online during the COVID pandemic. Visitors are free to join us Friday mornings at 7a.m. Email us for for the link!

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Good communicators tend to be good leaders.

ContactMatt Guschwan
officers-482 [at] toastmastersclubs.org
812-605-2355
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Bloomington Health Foundation

Websitehttps://bloomingtonhealthfoundation.org
Address405 N. Rogers
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

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We are committed to helping the people of Bloomington and surrounding communities lead healthier lives. We invest in and partner with the people and organizations of our community to implement innovative, evidence-based solutions to our community’s most pressing health issues.
 

ContactLauren Dexter (Director of Marketing and Events)
ldexter [at] bloomhf.org
812-558-2485
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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 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 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 West Lions Club

Websitehttps://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/club-locator/details?id=9650
AddressAmerican Legion Post 18
1800 W. Third St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

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Bloomington West chapter of Lions Club, a charitable organization.

ContactKenneth Brashaber (President)
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Chain for Hope Congressional Legislative Action Group

Address827 West 17th Street 47404
Description
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Voluntary community group that organizes to speak to our state and national representatives in support of progressive legislation. We meet once a month and welcome new participants and volunteers.
ContactJohn Arthos
jarthos [at] indiana.edu
812-679-8175
Year Established2017
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
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Childrens Organ Transplant Association Inc. (COTA)

Websitehttp://cota.org/
Address2501 Cota Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

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The Children's Organ Transplant Association is a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Indiana that helps raise funds for and promote awareness of children and young adults in need of life-saving organ, bone marrow, cord blood, or stem cell transplants.

ContactRichard Lofgren (Executive Director)
cota [at] cota.org
800-336-2682
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Websitehttps://bloomington.in.gov/volunteer
Address401 N Morton St, Suite 260
PO Box 100
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your one-stop source for volunteer information in Bloomington and Monroe County. We invite you to connect to your community through volunteering to "be the change!" Search for volunteer opportunities.

Mission: The City of Bloomington Volunteer network exists to mobilize volunteers to address community issues and build on community assets.

ContactLucy Schaich (Director)
getconnected [at] bloomington.in.gov
812-349-3433
Year Established1980
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Crimson Cupboard Student Food Pantry

Websitehttps://beinvolved.indiana.edu/organization/CrimsonCupboard
Address800 North Union Street (Campus View Apartments)
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

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Parent Organization: Indiana University - Bloomington

Based on the research that has been completed on food scarcity within college campuses, the Crimson Cupboard was created to fulfill those needs of students here at Indiana University Bloomington. We provide non-persihable food items to all IU undergraduate and graduate students who may be in need of food assistance. Students will have the opportunity to shop in the pantry twice each month and they will be required to simply show their student I.D. card (Campus Access Card) to access the pantry. The amount of food that each student recieves depends on their demographic information such as: place of residence, family size, etc. Regardless, we serve to ensure that every student recieves what they need.

All students are eligible to volunteer with the pantry, and we ask that each individual maintain a high level of discretion when volunteering with Crimson Cupbaord.

Contactjonesmem [at] umail.iu.edu
317-809-9938
Year Established2015
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Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce

Websitehttps://ellettsvillechamber.org
Address200 East Association Street, Room 201A
P.O.Box 524
Ellettsville, IN 47429
Description

The Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community and provides the glue in a mosaic of community partners working together to make Ellettsville a more vibrant, productive, and cohesive community. The Chamber, established in 1960, continues to preserve the twon's image and help make the community a better place to work and live.

ContactDiane Critchlow (President)
gbrinley [at] peoples-bank.com
812-876-6611
Additional ContactKenny Williams (Vice President)
kenny.williams [at] edwardjones.com
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Ellettsville Main Street, Inc.

AddressP.O. Box 143
Elletsville, In 47429
Description

Working to revitalize historic downtown Ellettsville and preserve our limestone industry heritage. We work on developing the Heritage Trail, Santa on Sale Street event, and preserving historic photos and other downtown Ellettsville efforts.

ContactLeasa Siscoe (President)
EllMainstreet [at] gmail.com
812-876-4694
Additional ContactChris Fisher (Treasurer)
Year Established2000
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Enough Is Enough

Websitehttps://enoughbtown.com/
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

We must end racism and institutional oppression by uplifting black leadership, business, and art in our local communities.

In light of recent events in regards to the killing of black people by police officers, the community of Bloomington has decided to take a stand for our brothers and sisters.

ContactSelena Drake
theenoughfund2020 [at] gmail.com
Additional ContactSalina Tesfagiorgis
Year Established2020
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Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington Indiana

Websitehttps://www.nationalexchangeclub.org
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

Exchange, America's Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth activities, and it national service project, the Prevention of Child Abuse

Find us on Facebook.

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Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

Websitehttps://www.chamberbloomington.org
Address400 W. Seventh St., ste. 102
P.O. Box 1302
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping build better business and better community.

ContactJeb Conrad (President and CEO)
info [at] ChamberBloomington.org
812-336-6381
Additional ContactHeather Robinson (Vice President of Operations)
hrobinson [at] ChamberBloomington.org
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Helping Hands

Websitehttps://helpinghands.civicchamps.com/bloomington/
Address642 N Madison Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

Helping Hands is an initiative launched by the Civic Champs Foundation. Our mission is to help everyone in our community live safely and comfortably by facilitating the connection between neighbors.

The COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting medical and economic impact. Helping Hands is an opportunity to come together as a community and provide relief where it is needed. Initially, our focus will be on older adults as they face the highest risk of severe adverse effects. Our strategy is simple. We believe that small acts of kindness will go a long way. Meaning, starting today is as easy as picking up and delivering groceries.

Civic Champs is a Bloomington-based social enterprise and startup that provides volunteer management software for nonprofit organizations. The members of our team have worked in management consulting, education, software development, and more, but we share one thing in common: we are passionate about the Bloomington community. We are in the process of developing a Helping Hands app that will be offered for free to the entire community.

 

Contacthelpinghands [at] civicchamps.com
812-727-0838
Year Established2020
Incorporation StatusExempt
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International Humanitarian Committee

Websitehttp://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/ic/student_groups/
Address900 East 7th St., Room 775
Bloomington, IN 47405
Description

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Provides humanitarian aid locally and globally.

ContactFrancisco Gomes-Scifres
hic [at] indiana.edu
812-219-4363
Additional ContactAdamm Evertts
aevertts [at] indiana.edu
812-679-9292
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Knights of Columbus - Council 1096

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1576897792337137
Address123 N. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
Additional AddressP.O.Box 1812
Bloomington, IN
Description

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

ContactGary Broxton (Grand Knight)
bandh [at] bluemarble.net
812-340-7571
Additional Contact812-824-4889
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Leadership Bloomington - Monroe County

Websitehttps://leadershipbloomington.com
AddressIndiana University Bloomington Continuing Studies
101 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

Leadership Bloomington - Monroe County (LBMC) builds a stronger community by identifying a diverse cross-section of emerging leaders and preparing them for roles in shaping our future. Each year, people who are broadly representative of Bloomington and Monroe County participate in this leadership program to prepare for greater involvement in community life. To date, more than 800 local leaders have participated in this program.

LBMC is a program offered in partnership by Indiana University and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.

ContactMary Catherine Carmichael (Director)
mccarmic [at] indiana.edu
812-855-6329
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Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1081

Websitehttp://lodge1081.moosepages.org/
AddressMoose Lodge
1580 W. Bloomfield Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47403
Additional AddressP.O.Box 1318
Bloomington, IN
Description

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The Moose Community Service program of today and for the next century challenges people to become volunteers through membership in the Moose.

ContactKevin Russ (Governor)
LODGE1081 [at] MOOSEUNITS.ORG
812-336-5281
Additional Contact812-333-1213
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Monroe County Civil Air Patrol

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/monroecountycivilairpatrol
AddressMonroe County Airport
972 South Kirby road
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

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Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations.

ContactDean Roller (Major)
mwebb999 [at] hotmail.com
812-219-3098
Additional Contact mwebb999 [at] hotmail.com
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Monroe County Community Justice and Mediation Center

Websitehttp://cjamcenter.org
Address205 South Walnut Street, Suite 16
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

CJAM is a nonprofit community agency serving Monroe County, Indiana and the surrounding counties of southern Indiana. The mission of CJAM is to promote a civil and just community through mediation, education, and restorative justice. We envision a fair community that learns from conflict, prevents harm, and grows in understanding.

ContactSusan Burton (Executive Director)
cjam [at] cjamcenter.org
812-336-8677
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Monroe County Extension Homemakers Association

Websitehttps://extension.purdue.edu/county/monroe/
Address3400 S. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

The mission of the Monroe County Extension Homemakers is to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and volunteer community support. Call or leave a message for more information.

ContactEmily Roth (Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences)
812-349-2575
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New Leaf New Life

Websitehttp://newleafnewlife.org/who-we-are.htm
Address1010 S. Walnut, Suite H
P.O. Box 7071
Bloomington, IN 47407
Description

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New Leaf – New Life is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that offers services to inmates in the Monroe County Jail during incarceration and after release. Applying the philosophy of therapeutic justice, we encourage personal growth and self-advocacy, helping inmates make a successful transition back into the community and family life.

Contact812-219-1349
Year Established2005
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bloomington Lodge 446

Websitehttps://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=446
Address400 N. Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

The mission is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.

ContactElks446 [at] gmail.com
812-336-6387
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United Way of Monroe County

Websitehttps://www.monroeunitedway.org
Address441 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

The mission of the United Way of Monroe County is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. The organization addresses critical needs today and works to reduce those needs tomorrow.

The United Way of Monroe County offers tax assistance

ContactEfrat Feferman (Executive Director)
info [at] monroeunitedway.org
812-334-8370
Additional ContactJennifer Hottell (Community Engagement Director)
Year Established1956
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