The Bloom Group responds to the most urgent needs of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. We embrace transformative solutions for resolving pressing and complex challenges. We fill the gaps in areas that are critical to building a resilient community.Since 1961, The Bloom Group has led many of our community's most progressive social services to reduce homelessness, provide end-of-life care for individuals with mental health challenges and addictions, ensure women-led families in crisis can stay together as they rebuild their lives, and much more. Our 'low-barrier' services are inclusive and available to all individuals in need, regardless of their circumstances, and without conditions. Our broad and positive impact is a reflection of our staff's hard work and dedication.We must find solutions to end poverty and homelessness. Our services meet the immediate needs of individuals, while systematically building a foundation that strengthens community sustainability. We put ideas into practice, implementing innovative, yet practical and scalable initiatives that redefine possibilities and catalyze long-lasting change.
Vision Statement Enabling people who live with disabilities to be part of their community Mission Statement To provide quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that will promote independence, self-growth and community integration.
Through partnerships and education, empower the community to take ownership and responsibility of the natural environment.VolunteerARMS has volunteer opportunities for Adopt-A-Stream events, stream restoration and cleanups, fall salmon spawner surveys, special events like Rivers Day and Earth Day, and spring and summer camps.Adopt-A-StreamARMS is currently partnering with volunteers in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to monitor the salmon habitat, and clean up the streams and the riparian areas.