2018 — Q2
Bloom establishes more partnerships with well known organizations across OC.
- Met w/ Denise of Scholarship Prep
- Met w/ Gloria, Lighthouse Community Center
- Met w/ Kelly Nun, One Degree Leadership
- Met w/ Grace Kim, Dragon Kim Foundation
- Took a tour of Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana
- Collaborated with KidWorks to hold an overnight lock in with 10 girls
- Held two week workshop with KidWorks
- Spoke at Newsong Church
- Spoke at Mariners Church BRAVE event
- Created and published inner bully journal
- Connected w/ Elizabeth of PIMCO
- Spoke on Emotional Resilience panel
- Connected w/ Wellness Prevention Center
- Official partnership w/ Operation Progress
- Official partnership w/ Boys and Girls Club of Stanton
- Received grant from Orange County Community Foundation
Held first Bloom birthday fundraiser
Received first online donation
Designed Bloom Curriculum Journal
Met w/ Julie, Corona Del Mar Middle School
Beginning partnership with Fodada for community event
2018 — Q1
Bloom Foundation begins, and begins talks with potential partnering organizations and ambassadors.
- Received 501(c)(3) tax-exemption status
- Mentoring our first student
- Partnering with KidWorks
- Beginning partnership with Mariners Church
- Beginning partnership with social media influencer Taylor Nunez
- Beginning partnership with Laguna Beach Police Department
- Beginning the #VoiceOfBloom ambassador program
- Beginning of training mentors and evaluating mentorship methods
- Establishing (5) Board of Directors
- Connecting with Orange County Department of Education