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Abortion is now illegal in Indiana with very few exceptions, after a new state law went into effect in August. Here in Bloomington the local chapter of All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center supports those seeking an abortion in neighboring states through their Hoosier Abortion Fund. They also run a diaper giveaway program for local families struggling to afford them. Jessica Marchbank is All-Options State Program Director.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

This episode was produced by Shelby Gosser, Alyssa Gallarneau and Will Toriello in partnership with The Media School at Indiana University

It’s that time of year where everybody in Bloomington is wearing sweaters – even the trees. The “Wrapped in Love” tree sweater project is more than just public art – it also raises money for Middle Way House, a local nonprofit working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. This year for the first time ever the City of Bloomington is partnering with Middle Way on the Wrapped in Love project.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

Middle Way House volunteer Macee Long preps a “Wrapped in Love” tree sweater

Volunteer poll workers are needed to make sure the upcoming municipal election runs smoothly. Poll workers do get paid, but for volunteer Stacee Williams it’s more about a sense of civic duty.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

The City of Bloomington is no longer vacuuming leaves raked to the curb. Residents must now bag their leaves or find some other use for them – like composting. If you need help raking and bagging leaves or figuring out what else you can do, a new volunteer program is connecting neighbors in need with volunteers ready to help.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

Eliza Carey and ShaKay Norris are living examples of the power of supportive relationships. Carey and Norris are in the Thriving Connections project at South Central Community Action Program. Thriving Connections pairs low-income households with middle-class allies. Together they plot a course out of poverty and along the way something else tends to happen: meaningful friendships.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

(l-r) Eliza Carey and ShaKay Norris

Shawn Williams is the volunteer race chair for Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, Bloomington’s annual fundraiser for the local cancer support community. He needs hundreds of volunteers to make this event a success.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

Race chair Shawn Williams (center) with former chair Angela Parker and Bloomington Health Foundation CEO Jon Barada

Kelley Scholfield is an Urban Greenspace Specialist with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation department. She brings neighbors together to care for our parks and natural habitats.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

This episode of Activate! was produced by Ellie Broscow as part of the High School Journalism Institute hosted by The Media School at Indiana University.

Fire, flood, tornado, mass shooting – how can you help Monroe County be ready and respond? Vinal Lee is chair of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD). He connects agencies and individuals who are ready to step up.

This episode of Activate! was produced by Nishka Mishra as part of the High School Journalism Institute hosted by The Media School at Indiana University.

Phoenix Rayng represents a new organization called Protect Our People, advocating for transgender equality across Indiana. Protect Our People needs help getting trans youth access to gender-affirming care.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

This episode of Activate! was produced by Nishka Mishra as part of the High School Journalism Institute hosted by The Media School at Indiana University.

Stephanie Shelton works for Cancer Support Community of Indiana. 40,000 Hoosiers will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year and Shelton needs volunteers to help support people affected by cancer through local events and programs.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

This episode of Activate! was produced by Ellie Broscow and Anthony Navarro as part of the High School Journalism Institute hosted by The Media School at Indiana University.