THE MISSION: Building youth into the next generation of future leaders in their community.

Welcome to Bloom Project, Inc.

The Bloom Project, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers group mentoring, college preparation, service learning, character development, and career exploration opportunities. We currently serve in Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It is our mission to prepare young males, ages 12 – 18, for secondary education and their knowledge within a career pathway. Bloom Project was established and founded by Arnetta Scruggs, Executive Director, in honor of her late grandfather Ezell “Bloom” Stephens. The motivation of Bloom Project, Inc. is to continue the family's legacy in helping others. Bloom Project, Inc. organization offers four established programs; the annual Kings Feast Symposium, monthly mentoring workshops, Project King; Royal MENtality college and career readiness program; and Community Partnerships .

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A Glimpse Into the Kings Court

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Project King is a monthly leadership development and college preparation program for minorities aged 12-18. This program helps develop youth leadership potential, academic and career opportunities while developing a pathway to success. The King’s will attend character building workshops, college preparation workshops, service-learning projects, career exploration and social events.

Become A KING

Be a Mentor — Become A Mentor

Our mentorship program offers monthly workshops for our Kings. We are looking for professionals who would like to become a mentor and help us in facilitating our efforts aimed at creating successful young men. If you are interested and want information, please click the link below and fill out the application.

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Bloom Project, Inc is a grassroots, non-profit organization. Your contributions are vital to effectively carrying out our mission and positively impacting hundreds of young men that we reach every day. We thank you and greatly appreciate your interest in making a contribution.

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Learn about what Bloom Project Inc. and our Kings are doing to better the community and make a difference where we live.

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Testimonials

Bloom Parent

As a parent of a Bloom Project King, I have witnessed the transformation of my son from an ambivert to a leader, from someone who didn’t want to participate in events to leading discussions and sitting on panels.

King Zion S.

The Bloom Project is a great mentorship program. I have had experiences like going to Pacers games, Colts games and meeting some of the Colts players. I have learned about finances, what to expect in college and went on college tours.

King Jaden

The people in Bloom project are amazing. Ms. Arnetta and Mentors make Kings feel very welcomed and comfortable. Bloom has helped me in countless ways, but one thing I am very grateful for is for them helping me open and building my confidence.

King Drew W.

Bloom is something I've grown to love, at first, I thought, this is different, it can be a new way to meet new people and gain new experiences I probably won't have anywhere else. While all these are true statements this is not the reason, I love bloom.

King Devin M.

Ever since I joined Bloom, I was welcomed with open arms by great people who cared about my growth and development as a young man. Through various programs and events, Bloom has provided me with a platform to explore my potential…

King Alex

I like all the discussions, especially anger management, goal setting, money, and how to talk to women the right way. How to groom yourself properly was a discussion from Sean saying that you need to groom yourself properly before you talk to women because they are going to look at your teeth, how you speak to them and look them in the eye!

King Cameron | I learned a lot of new things

I went to the art of debate virtual workshop Bloom Project Indy had and I learned a lot of new things. I learned how to deal with the personal battles I have. I also attended the Bloom Evolution workshop where we met past Kings how have graduated high school.

King Caden | The best part of Bloom

Because of the Bloom Project Inc and the partnership with Indianapolis Colts player Zaire Franklin I was able to attend a financial literacy program, was sponsored by the defensive line for Christmas

Bloom project is another home for me

Bloom project is another home for me. All the members and mentors seem to just never give up. Bloom is a place that I genuinely look forward to. Bloom is somewhere where I can just be me. I’ve gotten so comfortable with the members and mentors that I could come and talk to them about anything, and on multiple occasions I have.

Jerry S. | Feeling like I couldn’t accomplish public speaking

I joined Bloom Project Inc in 2020 during covid. When joining bloom project, I was tasked with many things like Social Anxiety and feeling like I couldn’t accomplish public speaking. While being inside I needed an outlet to meet new people and learn new things.

Quintez Tucker | Bloom Project is an Escape For Me

Bloom Project for me is an escape away from the community I live in that’s filled with violence and drugs. But being with Bloom I get the tools I need to be that change in my community that it needs. Bloom show me how to stand tall walk with my head high and be successful in all I do right.

King Kameron | Thank You

I really enjoy bloom project because it is a wonderful way to meet new people, connect with our history, and stay involved. I greatly appreciate Ms. Arnetta and staff for putting their time and energy on all of us young men. I also enjoy all of the trips and outing we have went on as a group, especially the Muhammad Ali trip. Thank you so much. -Kameron

King Nyle C. Graham

I started Bloom at 12 yrs. old. I didn’t want to go because my comfort zone were my friends at school only. After the first time at Bloom I invited some friends from school to join. I like Bloom and what I am learning.

Erica Holmes | King Nyle’s Mother

I happen to be promoting enrollment for my son’s school after church one Sunday and Arnetta Scruggs was at the table next to me promoting Bloom Inc. I asked my son to go over get a brochure and info. Nyle was 12yrs old. The first day I dropped Nyle off for the third Friday meeting of Bloom, Nyle text me the whole time asking to pick him up.

Positive Impact | Kristle Brooks (Parent)

The impact that Bloom has for me as a parent is Bloom Project are a resource for me on community involvement. Bloom knows what is going on and the programs that are out there that I may not know anything about. As for my King (KeChaun) it’s the mentorship that is being offered and given. He knows he has someone in his corner to talk to about problems or anything else that may come up.

Servicing Community Needs | Asia Bartee

Bloom makes an impact by aligning our programming to the necessities of our community as it relates today’s youth success and progression. As an organization we partner alongside schools and families to assist today’s youth in achieving their professional and scholastic endeavors.

King Jordan Bridges| Opportunities to Grow

One of the most important life lessons I have learned is to set high goals and have a well thought out plan to achieve it.

Jayden Alexander | BPI Helped Me Be A Better Person

Bloom Project has helped me become a better person… I have been able to come out of the shell that I’ve been in dang near all my life. Y’all have taught me to control my anger a little better. Bloom has given me a second family tbh (To Be Honest)

Chance Blackwell | KING Rap

We are the Kings, we stand up with our heads high, no there ain’t no solvable problem we will let pass by/our future is more brighter than the darkness with no flashlight/I'll push my brothers out the nest because I know they'll take flight/

King Cameron Ellis | Bloom Created a Brotherhood

“Bloom Project has helped me to become the person I am today. The group of guys that I have grown close to in the past years..

King Robert Ward | Enjoyable Experience

I enjoy Project Bloom very much and I have learned a lot from it. Through this program I believe that I’ve become more attentive to the community by paying more attention to what is going on in my home city. This program is important to me because they care about me and keep up with how I am doing in school. I’ve enjoyed this program and I will miss Bloom, and my Bloom family,