About Us
Who We Are
Rooted in McDonough, Georgia, The Sol Bloom Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to support survivors of domestic violence and individuals from marginalized communities as they rebuild their lives. What began as a local hygiene drive has grown into a restorative movement focused on dignity, empowerment, and renewal.
We believe healing is both an individual and collective process. Through access to essentials, confidence-building initiatives, and safe spaces for connection, we help survivors move beyond crisis and begin to bloom again—stronger, safer, and supported by a community that believes in their worth.
Our “Why”
Domestic violence doesn’t end when someone leaves — the impact lingers in the body, the mind, and the soul. Survivors often face years of rebuilding, navigating trauma, instability, and self-doubt. For marginalized communities — especially women of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those facing economic hardship — these challenges are compounded by systemic inequities and the lack of accessible, inclusive care.
At The Sol Bloom Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in McDonough, Georgia, our mission is to help survivors reclaim what violence takes: safety, wellness, and self-worth. We know that abuse affects not only individuals, but entire families — including the children and youth who grow up carrying invisible wounds from what they’ve witnessed or endured. Our work strives to break that cycle by creating spaces of healing, stability, and renewal that reach every generation impacted by violence.
We do this through programs that unite healing, education, and empowerment — from hygiene and wellness initiatives to beauty and confidence events that honor each person’s journey toward wholeness.
We see beauty and wellness as powerful tools for healing justice. When survivors feel safe in their bodies again — when they can look in the mirror and see resilience reflected back — recovery becomes possible. Through every partnership, event, and act of care, we’re helping survivors rewrite their stories with dignity and strength.
Our why is simple: when survivors heal, generations heal. Every person touched by violence deserves the light, care, and opportunity to bloom again.
Our Work
At The Sol Bloom Project, we believe that healing becomes possible when survivors have access to both care and opportunity. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence and individuals from marginalized communities — not only in the aftermath of crisis, but in the process of rebuilding.
We approach healing as a whole-body experience that blends advocacy, wellness, and self-discovery. From tangible essentials to moments of joy and connection, every effort is rooted in dignity and renewal.
Our Core Programs
Hygiene Drives & Care Kits
We provide full-size hygiene and self-care products to survivors and local shelters across Georgia. These essentials restore more than cleanliness — they restore confidence, safety, and self-respect.
Pamper Days & Beauty Services
In partnership with licensed professionals, we offer free and low-cost beauty and wellness services — from facials and brow care to hairstyling and makeovers — as a reminder that self-care is a form of healing. Each session is designed to help survivors reconnect with their sense of self-worth and identity.
Wellness & Fitness Initiatives
Recognizing the deep connection between the body and mind, we are expanding our offerings to include affordable and accessible wellness classes such as yoga, Pilates, and community fitness sessions. These programs encourage strength, mindfulness, and connection — tools that support long-term emotional recovery.
Education & Empowerment Workshops
Through hands-on workshops, life-skills sessions, and collaborations with professionals in health, beauty, and business, we provide survivors with the tools and knowledge to thrive independently. Whether it’s learning about nutrition, skincare, or financial literacy, these experiences plant seeds of empowerment that last far beyond our events.
What’s Blooming Next
We’re continuing to grow our programs to include mentorship, vocational training, and access to local gym partnerships that promote movement, healing, and community connection. Every initiative is designed to meet survivors where they are — with resources that nurture self-worth and opportunity for growth.
The Bloom Tradition
At every event, class, or workshop, we bring flowers — both as a symbol and a promise. We give survivors their flowers to celebrate their resilience and remind them that they are deserving of beauty, recognition, and joy right now — not only once they’ve “healed.” These blooms represent the heart of our mission: to honor survivors as they are and to walk beside them as they rise.
Our Impact
What began in 2021 as a simple act of service under Bleu Aesthetics has grown into something far greater than we could have imagined. Over the past four years, what started as small, community-led donation drives has evolved into The Sol Bloom Project — now an officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as of October 2025. Our growth has always been grassroots: powered by generosity, collaboration, and a deep belief that healing happens when people show up for one another.
Since those early days, we’ve hosted four consecutive domestic violence awareness and hygiene drives, distributed hundreds of essential care items, and raised over $2,000 in community donations to expand our reach. These funds directly support the programs that help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity — including free and low-cost beauty services, wellness workshops, and upcoming fitness initiatives designed to strengthen the body and restore the spirit.
Our impact is both measurable and meaningful. It’s seen in every survivor who receives their first care kit, every volunteer who shows up with open hands, and every child who watches their parent regain confidence and stability. It’s reflected in the partnerships we’ve built with local beauty professionals, small businesses, and wellness advocates who share our belief that dignity and healing should be accessible to everyone.
And we’re just getting started.
As we move forward, we’re expanding our work to include:
- Affordable and accessible wellness programs, such as yoga, Pilates, and local gym partnerships for survivors.
- Free or low-cost beauty and self-care services, continuing our tradition of giving survivors their flowers — both literally and figuratively.
- Educational workshops on wellness, health, and empowerment to foster long-term growth.
- Community collaborations with shelters, schools, and small businesses to increase our reach and impact across Georgia.
Our journey from a local drive to a registered nonprofit is a reminder that impact doesn’t happen overnight — it grows, blooms, and multiplies through collective care.
Every dollar raised, every item donated, and every person who joins us brings The Sol Bloom Project one step closer to our vision: a future where survivors of domestic violence and marginalized communities can heal, thrive, and bloom in every sense of the word.
Our Name
The name “The Sol Bloom Project” is rooted in light, growth, and soul-level healing.
“Sol”—the Spanish word for sun—represents warmth, clarity, and new beginnings. But it also speaks to the soul—the inner light that guides every survivor through darkness toward renewal. Just as every flower needs sunlight to grow, every soul needs safety, care, and belief to bloom again.
“Bloom” symbolizes that growth and rebirth. It reflects our mission to help survivors of domestic violence and marginalized communities rise from struggle into strength—reclaiming confidence, dignity, and hope. Through our programs, we give survivors their flowers—recognition, support, and the chance to see their own beauty and worth reflected back to them.
Together, Sol and Bloom tell our story: that with warmth, soul, and a little light, healing becomes growth—and every survivor can rise and bloom again.
Our Founder
I created The Sol Bloom Project after experiencing domestic violence and seeing people close to me live through the same patterns of harm. As a Hispanic woman and member of the LGBTQ community, I understand how survivors with layered identities often face additional judgment, disbelief, or silence. Those experiences made it clear that there needed to be spaces where survivors are taken seriously and supported in practical, human ways.
Through Bleu Aesthetics, I’ve spent years building a place where people feel safe and taken care of. Working closely with clients taught me how meaningful it can be to have a calm environment, gentle touch, or small moment of restoration — especially for those carrying stress or trauma. It showed me that healing isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it begins with feeling acknowledged, respected, and comfortable in your own skin again.
The Sol Bloom Project reflects that understanding. It’s a response to the gaps I’ve seen in survivor support and a commitment to offering resources, connection, and opportunities that help people rebuild their lives at their own pace. My hope is that the work we do gives survivors — and their families — a sense of steadiness, possibility, and room to grow in ways that feel real and achievable.