{"id":120138,"date":"2023-07-02T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T20:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120138"},"modified":"2023-07-02T16:09:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T20:09:44","slug":"bloom-for-women-holds-successful-annual-golf-fundraiser-inspiring-hope-for-survivors-of-sex-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120138","title":{"rendered":"Bloom for Women Holds Successful Annual Golf Fundraiser, Inspiring Hope for Survivors of Sex Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lehigh Valley Leaders Stayed Committed to Raising Funds for Nonprofit\u2019s Support of Trafficking Survivors <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pictured (Left to right): Bloom CEO, Carol Andersen and Air Products\u2019 Laurie Hackett welcome guests to Bloom for Women\u2019s 2nd Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser at Brookside Country Club Monday, June 26, 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once the rain began to fall, golfers moved inside for an honorary speaker, informational program and award presentation, all based on the nonprofit\u2019s commitment to women survivors of sex trafficking. Bloom\u2019s Board Chair, Jessica Armstrong, Esq., engages with award winners inside Brookside\u2019s clubhouse.<\/p>\n

June 26, 2023, LEHIGH VALLEY, PA \u2013 Bloom for Women, a Lehigh Valley-based nonprofit dedicated to providing housing and resources to women survivors of sex trafficking, hosted its annual golf fundraiser today, showcasing unwavering commitment despite inclement weather. The event, reimagined inside Brookside’s indoor Clubhouse, featured a poignant survivor story from “Sam,” a graduate of Bloom’s two-year residential survivor program, along with donor recognition and an award presentation.<\/p>\n

Laurie Hackett of Air Products served as the Honorary Chair, while Chris Brandt of Service Electric Network took on the role of Committee Chair. The event received overwhelming support from several Lehigh Valley businesses and community leaders, who united to back Bloom’s crucial mission of aiding victims of sex trafficking through essential funding.<\/p>\n

Bloom for Women, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit organization that strives to provide sanctuary and comprehensive care to heal, empower, and employ women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Their services encompass emergency response, a two-year residential program, pregnant survivor support, and an independent living program in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. Inspired by the remarkable success of Thistle Farms Nashville program, Bloom follows a similar model and acts as a sister community. Additionally, the Bloom Creative Studio, located in Bangor, Pa., leverages art as a healing tool and offers employment opportunities to survivors. Bloom also operates My Sister’s Closet, an upscale resale boutique in Bethlehem, Pa., which provides employment opportunities, volunteer roles, and financial support for the organization.<\/p>\n

For more information about Bloom for Women and their impactful work, please visit www.bloomforwomen.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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