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JAY BLOOM President, Bloom Anew
"Midlife has often been a time to reflect on one’s purpose and life’s meaning: it is a great opportunity to explore one’s deeper personal values. Boomers have an incredible gift; a whole new age of life that has been unprecedented in human history, an age where they will have incredible choices, flexibility and opportunities. Many choose to make a meaningful contribution to community through “returnment,” the act of giving back or returning in some small way what the world has given you. Just imagine if only a portion of the 3 million people retiring each year were to pursue a life of “returnment.” What problems could be addressed? How many children’s lives would be different? What new kind of energy would be created? What level of hope? I’m Jay Bloom, and I’m committed to inspiring and challenging Boomers to increase community service, volunteerism and engagement. That’s how I LIVE UNITED." |
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Did You Know?
- Over 300,000 people in our region live below the federal poverty line; 60% have a household member who works.
- One out of six people do not have health insurance.
- 25% of homeless women left housing because of domestic violence.
- A third of ninth graders will not complete high school.
- Over 80% of adults with developmental disabilities are unemployed.
