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WBRP in the News

● Community Resource ●

The WBRP has been featured in newspapers, on TV, radio, and on social media. This is a short list of news stories related to our organization.

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INTERVIEW

WITH WJBC

Dec 18, 2020

Listen to WBRP Operations Manager Hannah Russell's interview with WJBC.

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WBRP MOVES

INTO JESUS HOUSE

March 15, 2017

The West Bloomington Revitalization Project purchased the former Jesus House at 724 W. Washington St.

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BLOCK PARTY

July 27, 2018

A fun event full of food, activities, games, career guidance, live entertainment, school supplies and numerous resources about local organizations.

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BED BLITZ

Aug 1, 2019

The Pantagragh covered the fourth year of the WBRP's Bed Blitz, where volunteers craft bed frames and provide bed sets for community members.

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BIKE CO-OP

March 15, 2017

The Bike Co-op was brought to replace the annual Walk In/ Bike Out event, so people can get a bike throughout the year!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

June 25, 2019

With a $1.5 million grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s National Foreclosure Settlement program, 13 homes were rehabilitated, 20 home repairs were finished, and 3 homes built. 

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TASTE OF THE

WEST

Nov 1, 2018

WBRP celebrated year two of organizing their Taste of the West fundraiser event.

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