Archive for News
Volunters Urgently Needed!
For years now Blossom has taken part in the “Brazilian Day in LA”, a Brazilian community event held in LA to celebrate Brazilian Independence Day. Traditionally, we put together a “Pastel” booth, where we sell a typical Brazilian fried snack to fundraise for Blossom. This is, every year, our best fundraiser! The event is around [...]
NEW Art/Painting Workshop by Olavo Multini
Come join us this summer on this exciting, hands-on, four classes workshop with our professional artist Olavo Multini. Learn the basics of some artistic techniques below, plus attend a museum visit (see below). Each class will take 2.5 to 3 hours (light snacks might be provided, but you need to show up to check it [...]
Blood Drive Update (July 2011)
Hello Blossom Community! To this date, we have had 13 donations this year so far! Thank you for taking some of your time to help our community and help us make the world a better place. Although this is a great start and we are happy to say we [...]
Financial Update: Better, But Not Yet There!
Dear Blossom Community, While Blossom continues to struggle financially, we have begun to raise awareness and are making progress! We have seen an increase in monthly donations to about $1100 (up from less than $900) per month. As I speak with members of our community, I can see that everyone is very concerned about [...]
Join Blossom’s Blood Drive! (5/14)
Dear Blossom Community & Friends, In an effort to give back to our community and practice the teachings we learn at Blossom’s study groups, Blossom is holding another Blood Drive on Saturday, May 14th at 11AM. We have a lofty goal for Blossom: together we want to net 100 blood donations during 2011! Help us [...]
Help Needed: Volunteer Opportunities
Dear Blossom Community, Because Blossom is an all-volunteer organization in which no one receives pay for the work they perform, your help is extremely important. It is only with the help of our community and members that we can continue to make Blossom possible. Because helping our society financially, we urge you to consider volunteering [...]
New Board of Directors Elected!
On Sunday, April 30th, Blossom’s Voting Members elected a new Board of Directors during our 2011 General Assembly. As the result of an election that takes place every two years, 4 new Board Members were elected and 1 one position remains vacant. Board President Akemi Adams, Director of Community Relations Daniel Assisi, Treasurer Wil Mattos, [...]
UPDATE: Potluck Lunch Sunday (4/10)
UPDATE: Thank you for your help! With your help and participation, we were able to raise $350 with this event. More importantly, we gained 1 new monthly pledge! Monthly pledges are extremely important for Blossom as it helps us plan ahead as we know what money is coming in to help us pay our [...]
2011 General Assembly
Blossom’s 2011 General Assembly is coming up! The General Assembly is a special meeting that takes place once a year. During the General Assembly, Blossom board members report on the state of Blossom to the community at at large. This is a great opportunity to learn more about everything that went on at our society [...]
Blossom is in Trouble & Needs Your Help!
It is with heavy heart that I write this letter to all fellow spiritists who are part of the Blossom community, because Blossom is in serious trouble and desperately needs your help! Fortunately, the solution to our big problem can be easily solved if we band together as a community driven toward a common goal. [...]
