This October, we will be continuing our annual tradition of adorning trees throughout downtown Bloomington with tree sweaters crafted by local fabric artists.
The tree sweaters will be prominently hung throughout numerous locations in the heart of Bloomington and feature our help & crisis hotline phone number in hopes of raising awareness about domestic violence. The public art display will span nearly six months, coinciding with the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness month in October and end March 1st, 2022.
Each beautiful tree sweater is sponsored by a business, person, or organization committed to helping us provide meaningful alternatives to living with violence. Each tree sweater will have a sponsorship patch containing sponsor names and our 24/7 help & crisis line phone number to be seen by tens of thousands of residents and many of the nearly 2 million annual visitors to Bloomington. It is imperative that we include our crisis number on the sponsorship patch because last year, our help & crisis line answered over 5,000 calls, and we provided nearly 7,000 nights of emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence.
We are hoping to elevate the event this year as we celebrate 50 years in the community and have gathered a tremendous group of volunteers to craft and maintain the tree sweaters throughout the year. 💜 Our volunteer need for Wrapped in Love has been fulfilled! Thank you!
On October 1st, join us at our Yarn Cutting Celebration and help us celebrate 50 years in the community and the beginning of our annual Wrapped in Love Public Art Display outside of the Monroe County Courthouse lawn ad show much love to the sponsors, fabric artists, and volunteers that made this event possible!
We would like to thank our Volunteer Event Chair, Erin Hollinden, the fabric artists, and our current sponsors for all their support!
Fabric Artists:
Mia Altholz
Sandi Taylor
Linda Handelsman
Tara Babcock
Erin Hollinden
Christopher DeYoung (Development Chair)
Danielle Bruce
The Knit Wits
Joan Hongen
Mary Lostutter
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Jackie Vest
Vicky Haralovich
Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc.
Alyssa Marie McPherson
Peg Smith
Cathy Lipscomb
Orchard Enthusiasts (Bloomington community orchard knitting group)
North Staff and Families (North high school knitting group)
Ana Lim
Holly Bui
Knitting Nomads
Beth Shalom’s Knitwitz
Kalie Chuke
Tina Haley
Peggy Daniels
Gold Leaf Sponsors ($2,500+):
Anna Strout in honor of Toby Strout, Martha Voyles, Ekah Yoga, and the People’s Market
Bob Arnove
Ivy Tech -Bloomington, Indiana
DeAngelo’s Restaurant
Silver Spruce Sponsors ($1,000+):
Plant Brothers Excavating
Cook Medical
ISU the May Agency
Vibrant Life/Clark Brittain
WFHB
IU Health
Middle Way House Board of Directors
Bronze Birch Sponsors ($500+):
Susie Sullivan
Garry Johnson
Patrick Bratlinger
Lahn Law Offices
Jellison Family
Anonymous
Family Dental Centre
Pictura, FAR Gallery
Haralovich Properties
Loren Wood Builders
Shine Insurance
FASTSIGNS
Copper Maple Sponsors ($300+):
Danielle Bruce
geoConvergence
Christopher DeYoung
Paul Laudeman
Tara and Bob Babcock
Smile Promotions
Applegate Consulting Co.
The Ryder
Ruth’s Daughters
Hometown Insurance Group
MPI Solar
Bloomington Stitchery
BHSN Project Middle Way
Hopscotch Coffee
Hoosier Heights
Muddy Fork
The Goat Conspiracy
If you are interested in becoming a Wrapped in Love sponsor, please contact Maddie at [email protected] for more information.
Thank you in advance for your love and support!
If you are in need of help, please call our confidential 24/7 Help & Crisis Line at (812) 336-0846.
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
Maddie Plant
(812) 333-7404
[email protected]