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Bloom Local has been connecting LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies in the River Valley since 2021

We are here to help you connect to local businesses and organizations that affirm and serve members of the LGBTQ+ community with pride and care

Community Guide

Our local guide of Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Serving the LGBTQ+ Community in the River Valley and Beyond

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Check our calendar of upcoming events in Western MA by and for LGBTQ+ folks and our allies

Happenings in Western MA by and for LGBTQ+ folks and our allies

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