The 23-24 School Year was EVERYTHING & more.

Written By SASHA FOWLER

Here is a recap of some of the WONDERFUL things that happened in BLOOM Girls Club this year. Also, note that students met with club sponsor frequently to ensure they were doing well in school and were led to any resources they needed. We could write a book of all the opportunities students had this past school year. We are thankful!

  • Over 70 girls signed up to be members of BLOOM and 65 committed to be in the club

  • Community Service: Homeless Outreach with Break up the Ground Ministries and Alabaster Land

  • Different Themed Sisterhood events: Bratz vs Barbie Social, Friendsgiving Picnic, Bracelet Making and much more!

  • Students spread positivity and love on campus by giving out flowers and words of affirmation during lunches both semesters

  • The BLOOM Tea Room was completed thanks to Vanbar Holdings: students used this as a safe space when needing a moment of peace, quiet place to get work done, or just to sit and connect with another BLOOM member. The tea room was also full of resources to manage anxiety and feminine products.

  • BLOOM Student won free Lash giveaway thanks to Blissologie Beauty

  • Students heard from different women in the community during club days like Rachel Almanza, Pageant Executive Director and Kathleen Caines, Social Worker and Youth Pastor.

  • Monthly college and career planning for juniors and seniors.

  • Quarterly Celebrations for honor roll students sponsored by Riverview Fresh Market

  • FMD Youth Convention- 13 students attended thanks to Esperanza City Church

  • International Women’s Day Panel and Workshop sponsored by Think Big Kids

  • Field trips including to Bonnet Springs Park and Rare Bird Art Studio

  • Published the FIRST edition of the BLOOM MAGAZINE

  • Students volunteered at multiple community and school district events including the Hillsborough Education Foundation Excellence in Education Awards

  • Students were invited to different conferences in the area including Latinas on the Go Viva La Mujer event

  • BLOOM featured on Todo Tampa Bay, Bay News 9 and channel 8 news!

SASHA FOWLER
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