Alliances & Advocacy - Community Organizations

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

 

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Active Aging Coalition

Websitehttp://activeagingcoalition.org/
Description

The Active Aging Coalition is a grassroots organization consisting of older adults, their families, caregivers, and other community advocates interested in improving lives of older adults in our community. Through monthly meetings and an interactive website, we learn about each others participation in the older adult community, find ways to work together more efficiently, and increase our own understanding of available resources.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bell Trace   
725 North Bell Trace Circle   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
   
January 17, 2023

Autism Society of America

Websitehttp://www.autism-society.org/
Description

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The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bethesda   
MD   
Contact
Jody Goddard   
812-876-3311   
   
January 19, 2023

Blooming Memories Through Music

Description

BMTM has announced the upcoming launch of the pilot program in September 2017 for our complementary residential music sessions for families living with Alzheimer's. We model our initiative after the documentary Alive Inside and our residential teams are made up of one Adult Liaison (mentor) and two BHSN honors music students who create custom playlists for each older adult. Our goals is to reduce the stress of the families/caregivers and to increase the joy in the quality of life of the elders. We hope to educate the community on the empathy factor needed to support caregivers. We also attempt to reduce the isolation factors that arise while loved ones are being allowed to age in place in familiar space with family support

 

Blooming Memories Thru Music gather monthly in the early afternoon, Check our Facebook for times and location. Blooming Memories Thru Music@BMTM Bloomington
Year Established2016
Incorporation StatusExempt
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 8202   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407-8202   
Contact
Barbara   
Edmonds   
812-333-8879   
bloomingmemoriesinfo [at] gmail.com   
March 1, 2021

Bloomington Parks Foundation

Websitehttps://bloomingtoninparksfoundation.org/
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.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 3351   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Executive Director   
(812) 349-3700   
info [at] bloomingtonparksfoundation.org   
January 17, 2023

Bloomington Peace Action Coalition

Websitehttp://www.bpac.info/
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.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Monroe County Courthouse   
intersection of Kirkwood avenue and Walnut street   
Bloomington   
In   
47401   
Contact
Timothy   
Baer   
812-988-1917   
bpacpeace [at] hotmail.com   
   
January 17, 2023

BloomingVeg

Websitehttps://www.bloomingveg.org
Description

BloomingVeg is an all-ages social and advocacy group for vegetarians, vegans, and veggie-lovers alike in Bloomington, Indiana. BloomingVeg was founded in 2012 in part to organize outings, helping at the local animal sanctuary, promoting & publicizing vegan dining options in Bloomington, leafleting, demonstrating at circuses and engaging in other friendly efforts to help others live more compassionately.

Also because eating is such a social aspect of our lives, we wanted to provide a venue for fun gatherings like Meatless Monday dinners at local  restaurants, potlucks, holiday cookie swaps and more among like-minded people.

If you are a long time vegan or vegetarian, just starting out or maybe you just like eating vegan food--BloomingVeg has something for you.

Find meeting dates on our website: bloomingveg.org

 
Year Established2012
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Jessika   
Griffin   
317-650-1230   
bloomingveg [at] gmail.com   
December 3, 2019

Bread for the World

Websitehttps://www.bread.org
Description

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Bread For The World is an interfaith anti-hunger organization; a citizen's movement focused primarily on legislative action on both domestic and global hunger.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
2420 East 3rd Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Donna   
Wenstrup   
Contact   
stroxal [at] yahoo.com   
   
January 19, 2023

Business & Professional Exchange (BPE) Bloomington

Websitehttp://www.b-p-e.org/
Description

 

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Business & Professional Exchange is a non­profit association dedicated to supporting individuals in career transition to achieve their employment objectives through networking and educational resources.

BPE features person-to-person networking, guest speakers, and employment information. Job seekers, in addition to learning networking techniques, will also develop referral opportunities, strategies for effective job search and career transition, and community and business-to-business networking.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
1800 W 3rd Street    
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Len   
Tieman   
812-331-6000x265   
ltieman [at] dwd.in.gov   
Meets Tuesdays 8:00 am to 9:00 am American Legion   
   
January 19, 2023

Care Circle

Websitehttps://iuhealth.org/in-the-community/south-central-region/alzheimers-resource-services
Description

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This group provides information, sharing and support for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, or stroke. Meetings are flexible and informal; drop-ins are welcome.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington Hospital's Alzheimer's Resource Center   
431 S. College Avenue   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
812-353-9299   
dthompson6 [at] iuhealth.org   
   
January 19, 2023

Council for Community Accessibility CCA

Websitehttp://bloomington.in.gov/cca
Description

The Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is a volunteer group that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. Formerly known as the Community Council on Handicap Concerns, the group was formed in 1990. See web page for more information and a link to the current meeting schedule.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Craig   
Brenner   
812-349-3433   
cca [at] bloomington.in.gov   
812-349-3468   
owenss [at] bloomington.in.gov   
January 20, 2022

Fair Trade Bloomington

Websitehttp://www.fairtradebloomington.org/
Description

Fair Trade Bloomington was incorporated in October of 2007 with the goal of educating about Fair Trade and increasing the availability of Fair Trade products in Bloomington, Indiana. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunity for those living in Bloomington and nearby communities to contribute to global economic development and poverty relief through education and products that adhere to fair trade principles. In 2013, Bloomington became Indiana's First Fair Trade Town.
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
4498 E. Janet Drive   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Mary    
Embry   
FTB President   
812-333-6871   
fairtradebloomington [at] gmail.com   
Megan   
Carpenter   
   
January 17, 2023

Foundation for Autism Resources

Websitehttps://www.autismresource.org
Description

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In brief FAR's purpose is to

- Connect families with limited means to the resources that will provide their children on the autism spectrum the ability to attain their fullest potential.

- Provide funding to qualifying families to access ABA therapy and other relevant services for children on the autism spectrum.

- Connect new families to families with more experience.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 141   
Smithville   
IN   
47458   
Contact
317-334-9FAR   
   
January 19, 2023

Hoosiers For a Commonsense Health Plan

Websitehttps://hoosiersforacommonsensehealthplan.org
Description

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Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan is a group of Indiana citizens who support a publicly financed, privately delivered (single payer) universal health plan at the state and national level. HCHP is working to educate the public and the legislature about the benefits of a single payer plan. We are seeking individuals and groups who have an interest in helping achieve this goal.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
HCHP   
P. O. Box 2632   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Rob   
Stone   
Dr.   
812-336-7184   
rstone [at] hchp.info   
   
January 19, 2023

Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC)

Websitehttps://iprc.iu.edu
Description

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The Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC) was established in 1987 to assist Indiana based alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention practitioners to improve the quality of their services. 
Year Established1987
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
501 N. Morton St. Suite 110   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Ruth   
Gassman   
Executive Director   
812-855-4940   
drugprc [at] indiana.edu   
   
January 19, 2023

Indiana Resource Center for Autism, IRCA

Websitehttps://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=32/
Description

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IRCA staff work with family members & agencies throughout the state to support their efforts on behalf of individuals with autism. IRCA staff participates in research, development, and dissemination of information. They also conduct various training events and provide individual consultations.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Indiana Institute on Disability and the Community   
2853 E. 10th St.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408-2601   
Contact
Cathy   
Pratt   
Director   
812-855-6508   
prattc [at] indiana.edu   
1-800-825-4733   
   
January 19, 2023

La Leche League

Websitehttp://lllofindiana.org/find-a-group/bloomington/
Description

The mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.

Evening Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month (no evening meeting in January and July) at 7:00 p.m., at Bloomington Area Birth Services, 2458 South Walnut Street (NW corner of Walnut & Country Club/Winslow).

Morning meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First United Church, Room #1, 2420 East Third Street (SW corner of E. 3rd St. & S. Woodcrest Ave.)
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Joan   
812-334-2698   
Kelly   
812-822-2220   
January 17, 2023

Local Council of Women, Inc. (LCW)

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/468778749806820
Description

 

The mission of the Local Council of Women (LCW) is to be a voice for community health, to advocate for solutions to accessibility and delivery of health care, and to exercise the responsibilities inherent in organizational ties to Bloomington Hospital.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 6171   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407   
Contact
Victoria   
McClary   
lcwbloomington [at] gmail.com   
   
January 19, 2023

Monroe County CARES

Websitehttps://caresboardofmonroe.wixsite.com/mysite
Description

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Local coordinating council of the Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana. Looks at resources and gaps in the community in relation to drug and alcohol issues.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 3312   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Lisa   
Meuser   
Coordinator   
812-327-3642   
llmeuser [at] mac.com   
   
January 19, 2023

Monroe County National Organization of Women

Websitehttps://www.monroecountynow.org/contact
Description

The Monroe County chapter of the National Organization for Women in Bloomington, Indiana, is dedicated to intersectional feminism, fighting for constitutional equality, reproductive rights, freedom from violence, and social justice for all women. 
Year Established2017
Incorporation StatusExempt
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
monroecountynow [at] gmail.com   
July 24, 2023

RESULTS

Websitehttps://results.org
Description

RESULTS is an international citizens' lobby whose purpose is to create the political will to end hunger, at home and abroad.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Kathleen   
Sobiech   
Global Contact   
812-334-8469   
ksobiech [at] hotmail.com   
Susan   
Fargo   
Domestic Contact   
812-331-0629   
sufargo [at] indiana.edu   
April 16, 2021

We Are You

Websitehttps://www.weareyou.social
Description

The goals of our organization are to counteract stereotypes and prejudices against groups of people and to give marginalized people a voice and an opportunity to share their stories. We are going to be taking photos of individuals or couples and posting their photos on social media sites and on posters around town. On the image we are going to have a very concise message that we hope will cause an emotional response and feeling of connectedness from the viewer to the subject(s). We will have a full interview available if the viewer wants to learn more about the individual(s) but on the main image we want the message to be very short so a person will accidentally be exposed to someone from a possibly different background.

We want to give a voice to people feeling under attack right now. We are aiming to include all people from religious/ethnic/racial backgrounds, people who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities or mental illness and people with different socio-economic statuses.
Year Established2017
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Contact
Jenn    
Harmless   
765-714-3447   
weareyoubloomington [at] gmail.com   
January 28, 2021