Press Releases
National Workforce Development Pilot Makes Significant Local Impact, Provides Lessons for System Improvements
New report shares how WorkAdvance is redefining workforce development in Northeast Ohio CLEVELAND–November 29, 2016–The Fund for Our Economic Future, Deaconess Foundation and The Raymond John Wean Foundation, along with…
Read MoreBLOOM BAKERY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH RISING STAR COFFEE
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CLEVELAND, OH — November , 2016 — Effective immediately, Boom Bakery is partnering with Rising Star coffee, a small batch coffee roaster dedicated to curating specialty grade coffees from around…
Read MoreBLOOM BAKERY ANNOUNCES INCREASED HOURS, NEW REWARDS PROGRAM, AND MENU EXPANSION
After enjoying the successful opening of its first two locations, Bloom Bakery is rolling out a number of exciting changes. Both the Public Square and Campus District locations will be…
Read MoreFindings from Workforce Pilot Show Increase in Earnings Among Low-income Individuals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2016 WorkAdvance, the national, five-year demonstration program that had test sites in Northeast Ohio, exhibits promising results, with significant impact on career advancement and earnings.…
Read MoreBloom launches crowdfunding campaign.
BLOOM BAKERY LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLEVELAND, OHIO – May 18, 2016 – Bloom Bakery, Cleveland’s newest social enterprise with a mission to provide job opportunities to…
Read MoreBLOOM BAKERY TO OPEN IN CAMPUS DISTRICT
Nonprofit Towards Employment will open the second location of Bloom Artisan Bakery & Café, a new social venture, on Thursday, April 28, in the Cleveland State University district. The bakery…
Read MoreBloom Bakery & Erie Island Launch Partnership
Bloom Bakery and Erie Island Coffee Company Launch New Partnership CLEVELAND, OH – April 20, 2016 – After opening its first location to rave reviews on Public Square, Bloom Artisan…
Read MoreBLOOM BAKERY OPENS ON PUBLIC SQUARE TODAY
CLEVELAND, OH – On Monday, March 14, Bloom Artisan Bakery & Café opens its doors to the public. Bloom Bakery is the first social venture for non-profit agency, Towards Employment.…
Read MoreTE receives Anne E. Casey Foundation Grant for young adults
December 29, 2015 – The Annie E. Casey Foundation announced this month that it plans to award $6 million in grants over the next four years to increase job opportunities…
Read MoreAnnouncing Bloom Bakery, a TE social venture
Bloom Bakery to Provide Training and Jobs for Those Facing Barriers to Employment Towards Employment teams with renowned baker Maurice Chaplais to create jobs and bring top-of-the-line baking techniques to…
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