{"id":138371,"date":"2024-12-12T14:54:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=138371"},"modified":"2024-12-12T14:55:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:55:08","slug":"blooms-annual-sponsors-support-programming-for-trafficking-survivors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=138371","title":{"rendered":"Bloom’s Annual Sponsors Support Programming for Trafficking Survivors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bloom Announces In the Light Roofing as a 2024 Annual Sponsor at the Hope Giver Level, Supporting its Programs to Help Victims of Trafficking & Exploitation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highmark Supports Bloom at the Community Builder Level<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n[December 12, 2024, LEHIGH VALLEY, PA] –\u00a0Bloom<\/a>, an organization dedicated to providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Lehigh Valley, thanks its Annual Sponsors for 2024.\u00a0In the Light Roofing<\/a>\u00a0was as a Hope Giver level sponsor, while\u00a0Highmark Blue Shield<\/a>\u00a0was as Community Builder sponsor.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply grateful for our annual sponsors, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in disrupting trafficking here in the Lehigh Valley,\u201d said Carol Andersen, CEO of Bloom.\u00a0\u201cTheir commitment empowers survivors to reclaim their lives and offers hope for a future free from exploitation. Together, we are making a lasting difference!\u00a0Lives are being transformed and freedom is being restored.\u00a0Thank you for standing with survivors!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt In The Light Roofing, we believe that our business should not just be about roofing,\u201d explains In the Light Roofing founder Bryson Berard, \u201cbut also about using the resources we are blessed with to uplift others, particularly those who have experienced significant trauma. Bloom for Women\u2019s mission to help women heal from abuse and trafficking is closely aligned with what we believe Christ calls us to do \u2013 to be His hands and feet in the world by caring for the vulnerable. We are honored to support the life-changing work you do and look forward to continuing this partnership.”<\/p>\n

Bloom\u2019s Annual Sponsorship packages provide individuals and organizations with the opportunity to provide the organization with on-going support throughout the year and also receive year-round recognition as a philanthropic leader in the Lehigh Valley. To learn more, visit:\u00a0https:\/\/bloomforwomen.org\/sponsor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Bloom for Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bloom for Women, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0is a faith-based non-profit organization with the mission of providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. As part of its mission, Bloom offers emergency response, a two-year residential program, pregnant and parenting survivor services, and an independent living program in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. Bloom follows the model and is a sister community of the remarkably successful Thistle Farms Nashville program. In addition, the Bloom Creative Studio, located in Bangor, Pa., is a social enterprise to leverage art as a healing tool and provide employment opportunities for survivors. Bloom also has a women\u2019s charity boutique, My Sister\u2019s Closet, based in Bethlehem, Pa., offering curated, pre-loved clothing and accessories; and providing employment for survivors, community volunteer opportunities, and financial support for the organization.<\/p>\n

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