Community Development - Community Organizations

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ABLES (Autism/Aspergers Better Living Empowerment Society)

Description

ABLES is a social support group for adults (age 18+) on the autism spectrum. This support group does not "teach" social skills, just provides a non-judgemental group for socialization. The group meets monthly for meals and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month at the College Mall Food Court at 5:30 pm. We also have activities monthly, chosen by members, such as visits to museums, attending sporting events, fishing, swimming, bowling, cookouts, and holiday parties. Communication with members is via e-mail.
Year Established2000
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Contact
Susan   
Gray   
812-332-7236   
skgray [at] bluemarble.net   
August 1, 2022

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

Websitehttps://cfbmc.org/
Description

Created by individuals, families, and businesses who share a passion for Monroe County and a vision for its future, the Community Foundation has granted $21 million to more than 380 local nonprofit organizations. Our $26 million endowment is growing and so is the difference we make by connecting caring people, important cuases, and community resources.
Year Established1990
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 321   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
Tina   
Peterson   
President and Chief Executive Officer   
812-333-9016   
info [at] cfbmc.org   
   
January 17, 2023

Creative Indiana

Websitehttp://www.successworkonline.com/creativeindiana/
Description

There are national and international movements to bring imagination, creative thinking, problem solving and innovation to bear on complex societal issues and opportunities. Creative Indiana seeks to be a leader in these efforts. Creative Indiana’s  mission is to “Unleash the Power of Creativity in Community, Education and Business through Programming, Training and Dialogue.”
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
Ladi   
Terry   
812-219-4493   
ladi [at] successworkonline.com   
April 9, 2021

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   
   
January 19, 2023

People’s Cooperative Market

Websitehttps://www.peoplesmarketbtown.org
Description

People’s Cooperative Market strives to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice work, create meaningful collaborations, build equity, cultivate liberation, and ensure access to local food, art, and education. Join us every Saturday at 1st United church for the Farmer’s market. Preorder online by Wednesday for Saturday delivery or pick up! Sponsor a box of local produce, bread, eggs, dairy or meet for hungry Hoosiers in our local community while you shop for your weekly CSA.

Please see the People's Cooperative Market website for more information!
Year Established2020
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
February 28, 2023