One Love Event
Saturday, August 29, 2026
5:00-9:00PM
Lincoln Street Boys & Girls Club
311 S Lincoln St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
What is the One Love event?
It is a fundraiser that brings in money for the One Love Needs & Scholarship Fund at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington. This event will feature dinner and drinks, a silent auction, local music, and an opportunity to help us raise support for the One Love Needs & Scholarship Fund!
What is "One Love"?
"One Love" is an expression of unity and inclusion. "One Love" means universal love and respect for all people regardless or race, religion or color.
Where do all the proceeds go?
They are all tax deductible through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington - tax ID 35-0997525. The One Love Fund is housed through the Club and supports Club kids through scholarships or providing basic needs necessities.
All proceeds raised go to this specific One Love Fund.
What is the One Love Fund?
Established by Jack and Terry Eads to honor their sons, Jason and Brad, the One Love Fund provides support for the Club and the kids we serve in two specific ways:
1) The One Love Fund provides a scholarship for a Club kid in high school to support them in post-secondary plans. This can be related to a continuing academic achievement or skills training, apprenticeships, job training, or the trades. Applications are received all year long, but decisions are made in the Spring. The scholarship can be awarded to past or current Club Members. To inquire about the scholarship, contact Darcie Casey at dcasey@bgcbloomington.org. To apply fill out the application here.
2) The One Love Fund provides support for basic necessities for kids most in need. If a child needs a coat in the winter, supplies for back to school, or shoes when they get too small, this fund provides for kids immediate needs.
How can you help support the One Love Fund?
Donate Items
Donate to items on the wishlist of basic necessities that are needed by kids regularly at the Club.
- coats
- hats
- mittens
- gloves
- scarves
- tennis shoes
- socks
- undershirts (white t-shirts)
- camis or tank-tops
- lunchboxes
- backpacks
- school supplies
- beach/pool towels
- sweatpants in sizes for kids ages 5-7
- NEW swimsuits
- NEW underwear in sizes for kids ages 5-7 in case of accidents
- feminine products for teens at the Club
- deodorant
- razors and razor blades
- shaving cream
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- dental floss
- body wash
- face wash
- soap
- shampoo
- conditioner
See Your Impact
Meet Añé
Añé is a young woman who began attending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington at the age of eight. Añé’s childhood support system was limited and she found herself in and out of youth shelters. The one constant was the Club. Staff reached deep into her troubled life and challenged her to envision a better future for herself.