October Newsletter | A Record-Breaking Fall Debut & Something New Brewing!

Something New is Brewing at Bloom!

We’re excited to introduce Grounds for Restoration, Bloom’s newest social enterprise!

Founded in 2015, Grounds for Restoration has sold more than 20,000 bags of coffee while supporting organizations working to address human trafficking—including Bloom. Now, as its founders retire, they have generously gifted the coffee business to Bloom, beginning an exciting new chapter with an even greater purpose.

Grounds for Restoration offers specialty-grade coffee while helping Bloom create meaningful employment opportunities for survivors as they build skills, confidence and greater independence.

And the best part for our Closet shoppers? You can pick up Grounds for Restoration coffee right here at My Sister’s Closet! It will also be available online at shopbloom.store and at other Bloom locations.

Choose from Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Sumatra and Decaf, locally roasted by Mad Catter Coffee Roasters in Allentown.

To celebrate the launch, enjoy 15% off Grounds for Restoration coffee throughout October with code BREWINGHOPE.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or picking up a gift, your coffee purchase is another way to shop with purpose and support Bloom’s mission.

Brew Hope. Create Opportunity.

SHOP COFFEE WITH PURPOSE

Fresh Styles, Big Smiles and a Record-Setting Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for My Sister’s Closet’s Fall Debut last Saturday! With a line waiting when we opened, your enthusiasm made it a wonderful celebration of new fashion, fresh styles and a brand-new season. We hope you headed home with some fabulous finds and great deals!

A special thank-you to Mad Catter Coffee Roasters—the roaster behind our Grounds for Restoration coffee—for joining us and adding a delicious touch to the festivities.

Together, you helped make this a record-setting sales day! Your purchases may help you look good, but we hope they make you feel good, too. Every dollar you spend at My Sister’s Closet supports Bloom’s mission and helps women survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation rebuild their lives. Thank you for shopping with purpose!

Host a Pop-up Shop

Is your church, business or community organization looking for a way to support Bloom’s mission? We can bring one of our pop-up shops to you? You will love the convenience and fun of shopping our beautiful women’s handbags, jewelry and other accessories right at your location.

Host a Private Gathering at MSC

Are you trying to think outside of the box while planning a bridal shower, bachelorette party, or just a relaxing get-together after work? We’d love to host you and your group right here at My Sister’s Closet for a private shopping event. The possibilities are endless!

Please contact Melissa Borke via email or at 610-866-5715 if you are interested in learning more about our Pop-up Shops or Private Parties!

Bloom for Women is a nonprofit providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower, and employ survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. Bloom offers emergency response, residential programs, outreach services, and prevention education. Survivors also gain job training and employment through Bloom’s workforce development initiatives, which include My Sister’s Closet.

Bloom events for 2026:

October 22

Bloom Freedom Benefit Dinner

Lehigh University Iacocca Center

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The Bloom Creative Studio is a social enterprise for Bloom for Women, just like us! Located in Bangor, Pa., the Studio leverages art as a healing tool and provides employment opportunities to program participants. It has a gift shop and offers art classes, private parties, and open studio time for DIY crafts including pottery, mosaic, and glass fusion. The Studio also provides a safe and supportive environment for program participants to reconnect with their children and family.

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About My Sister's Closet

My Sister’s Closet is a women's charity boutique based in Bethlehem, Pa offering curated, pre-loved clothing and accessories, as well as maternity and baby clothing. The boutique is a significant funding source for Bloom, a faith-based non-profit organization with the mission of providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation; and also provides employment opportunities for Bloom program participants and community volunteer opportunities. As part of its mission, Bloom offers emergency response, a two-year residential program, pregnant and parenting survivor services, and an independent living program in the Lehigh Valley.

My Sister's Closet

3650 Nazareth Pike, Suite 13

Bethlehem, PA 18020

610-866-5715

mscb@bloomforwomen.org

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