Civic Organizations - Community Organizations

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

 

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Bloomington Good Evening Toastmasters Club 2471

Websitehttps://www.good-evening.org
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
American Legion 1800 W 3rd Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
info [at] good-evening.org   
   

Bloomington Good Morning Club

Websitehttps://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00000482-bloomington-good-morning-club
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
St. Charles Catholic Church   
2224 East Third Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Matt   
Guschwan   
812-605-2355    
officers-482 [at] toastmastersclubs.org   
   

Bloomington Health Foundation

Websitehttps://bloomingtonhealthfoundation.org
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.
 

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
405 N. Rogers   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Lauren   
Dexter   
Director of Marketing and Events   
812-558-2485   
ldexter [at] bloomhf.org   
   

Bloomington Newcomers & Neighbors Club

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtonnnc.com
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.

Year Established1948
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 8231   
Bloomingon   
IN   
47407-8231   
Contact
Al   
Crosser   
773-430-5228   
btownnewcomersneighbors [at] gmail.com   
   

Bloomington Rotary Foundation Inc.

Websitehttp://bloomingtonrotary.org/
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.”

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 2026   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Joy Kahn   
Harter   
President   
earondavis1 [at] gmail.com   
   

Bloomington Sunrise Rotary Club

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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Village Deli   
409 East Kirkwood   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Additional Address
P.O. Box 3176   
Bloomington   
In   
47401   
Contact
Danielle   
Stancombe   
812-558-1491   
bloomingtonsunriserotary [at] gmail.com   
   

Bloomington West Lions Club

Websitehttps://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/club-locator/details?id=9650
Description

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Bloomington West chapter of Lions Club, a charitable organization.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
American Legion Post 18   
1800 W. Third St.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Kenneth   
Brashaber   
President   
   

Chain for Hope Congressional Legislative Action Group

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.
Year Established2017
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
827 West 17th Street   
47404   
Contact
John   
Arthos   
812-679-8175   
jarthos [at] indiana.edu   
   

Childrens Organ Transplant Association Inc. (COTA)

Websitehttp://cota.org/
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.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
2501 Cota Dr   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
Richard   
Lofgren   
Executive Director   
800-336-2682   
cota [at] cota.org   
   

City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Websitehttps://bloomington.in.gov/volunteer
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.

Year Established1980
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
401 N Morton St, Suite 260   
PO Box 100   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Lucy   
Schaich   
Director   
812-349-3433   
getconnected [at] bloomington.in.gov   
   

Crimson Cupboard Student Food Pantry

Websitehttps://beinvolved.indiana.edu/organization/CrimsonCupboard
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.

Year Established2015
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
800 North Union Street (Campus View Apartments)   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Contact
317-809-9938   
jonesmem [at] umail.iu.edu   
   

Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce

Websitehttps://ellettsvillechamber.org
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.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
200 East Association Street, Room 201A   
P.O.Box 524   
Ellettsville   
IN   
47429   
Contact
Diane   
Critchlow   
President   
812-876-6611   
gbrinley [at] peoples-bank.com   
Kenny   
Williams   
Vice President   
kenny.williams [at] edwardjones.com   
   

Ellettsville Main Street, Inc.

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.

Year Established2000
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 143   
Elletsville   
In   
47429   
Contact
Leasa   
Siscoe   
President   
812-876-4694   
EllMainstreet [at] gmail.com   
Chris   
Fisher   
Treasurer   
   

Enough Is Enough

Websitehttps://enoughbtown.com/
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.

Year Established2020
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Selena   
Drake   
theenoughfund2020 [at] gmail.com   
Salina   
Tesfagiorgis   

Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington Indiana

Websitehttps://www.nationalexchangeclub.org
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   

Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

Websitehttps://www.chamberbloomington.org
Description

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

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
400 W. Seventh St., ste. 102   
P.O. Box 1302   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Jeb   
Conrad   
President and CEO   
812-336-6381   
info [at] ChamberBloomington.org   
Heather   
Robinson   
Vice President of Operations   
hrobinson [at] ChamberBloomington.org   
   

Helping Hands

Websitehttps://helpinghands.civicchamps.com/bloomington/
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.

 

Year Established2020
Incorporation StatusExempt
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
642 N Madison Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
812-727-0838   
helpinghands [at] civicchamps.com   

International Humanitarian Committee

Websitehttp://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/ic/student_groups/
Description

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Provides humanitarian aid locally and globally.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
900 East 7th St., Room 775   
Bloomington   
IN   
47405   
Contact
Francisco   
Gomes-Scifres   
812-219-4363   
hic [at] indiana.edu   
Adamm   
Evertts   
812-679-9292   
aevertts [at] indiana.edu   
   

Knights of Columbus - Council 1096

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1576897792337137
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
123 N. Walnut Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Additional Address
P.O.Box 1812   
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Gary   
Broxton   
Grand Knight   
812-340-7571   
bandh [at] bluemarble.net   
812-824-4889    
   

Leadership Bloomington - Monroe County

Websitehttps://leadershipbloomington.com
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Indiana University Bloomington Continuing Studies   
101 W. Kirkwood Ave.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Mary Catherine   
Carmichael   
Director   
812-855-6329   
mccarmic [at] indiana.edu   
   

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1081

Websitehttp://lodge1081.moosepages.org/
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Moose Lodge   
1580 W. Bloomfield Rd.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Additional Address
P.O.Box 1318   
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Kevin   
Russ   
Governor   
812-336-5281   
LODGE1081 [at] MOOSEUNITS.ORG   
812-333-1213   
   

Monroe County Civil Air Patrol

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/monroecountycivilairpatrol
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Monroe County Airport   
972 South Kirby road   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
Dean   
Roller   
Major   
812-219-3098   
mwebb999 [at] hotmail.com   
mwebb999 [at] hotmail.com   
   

Monroe County Community Justice and Mediation Center

Websitehttp://cjamcenter.org
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
205 South Walnut Street, Suite 16   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Susan   
Burton   
Executive Director   
812-336-8677   
cjam [at] cjamcenter.org   
   

Monroe County Extension Homemakers Association

Websitehttps://extension.purdue.edu/county/monroe/
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
3400 S. Walnut Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Emily   
Roth   
Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences   
812-349-2575   
   

New Leaf New Life

Websitehttp://newleafnewlife.org/who-we-are.htm
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.

Year Established2005
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
1010 S. Walnut, Suite H   
P.O. Box 7071   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407   
Contact
812-219-1349   
   

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bloomington Lodge 446

Websitehttps://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=446
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.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
400 N. Walnut St   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
812-336-6387   
Elks446 [at] gmail.com   
   

United Way of Monroe County

Websitehttps://www.monroeunitedway.org
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

Year Established1956
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
441 S. College Ave.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
Efrat   
Feferman   
Executive Director   
812-334-8370   
info [at] monroeunitedway.org   
Jennifer   
Hottell   
Community Engagement Director   
   

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