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Page last updated on June 10, 2025 at 8:28 am

Save the date. All are welcome!

 
The Front Porch Kick-Off Party
Friday, July 11, 3pm
Fernandez Plaza, in front of City Hall
401 N Morton St, Bloomington

 

  • Join the celebration as Mayor Kerry Thomson performs the official christening of Bloomington's community gatherings trailer: The Front Porch.

  • Check out the trailer and it's contents.

  • Learn how your neighborhood group or non-profit community organization can borrow the trailer for FREE!

 

A cargo trailer decorated to look like a wraparound porch with a white railing, porch swing, and hanging flower baskets

HAND's neighborhood support services has a new tool to our community building toolbox - The Front Porch trailer! 

 

What's inside?

The Front Porch is filled with all you need to throw a block party or other outdoor event, including tables, chairs, a sound system, games, and more! View the trailer contents in The Front Porch Inventory

 

Who's eligible to use the trailer?

Neighborhood associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), and non-profit community partners may use the trailer for official group events at no cost. In order to be eligible to reserve the trailer, organizations must pre-register with HAND by completing this simple form.

 

Reservations opening soon!