{"id":406,"date":"2025-01-18T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T10:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloompower.org\/?page_id=406"},"modified":"2025-09-27T01:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T01:12:36","slug":"about-style-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bloompower.org\/?page_id=406","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div  id=\"sc_promo_873227373\" \n\tclass=\"scheme_dark sc_promo sc_promo_default  vc_custom_1756752744863 sc_promo_size_large sc_promo_image_position_right\"><div class=\"sc_promo_image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/bloompower.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AU_top_6.jpg);width:50%;right: 0;\"><\/div><div class=\"sc_promo_text\" style=\"width: 50%;float: left;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_promo_text_inner\" style=\"\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_promo_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">charity<\/h6><h1 class=\"sc_item_title sc_promo_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Who We Are<\/h1><div class=\"sc_item_descr sc_promo_descr sc_align_left\">We are a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth ages 8\u201318 discover their strengths, build their confidence, and develop real-world skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. Through engaging and experiential programs, we create opportunities for young people to grow socially, emotionally, and academically\u2014all while having fun. Every child is welcome, and every child leaves empowered.<\/div><div class=\"sc_promo_content sc_item_content\">[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">We empower youth by:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"trx_addons_list_success_circled\">\n<li>Providing interactive programs that combine fun experiences with meaningful life lessons.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging leadership, confidence, and creativity in safe and welcoming environments.<\/li>\n<li>Building skills in financial literacy, business, self-development, and social awareness.<\/li>\n<li>Inspiring youth to become active, positive contributors to their communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.sc_promo_text --><\/div><!-- \/.sc_promo -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5.1em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Team. <a href=\"https:\/\/bloompower.org\/?post_type=cpt_team\">See All<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Everyone matters! 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