Washington, April 22 -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie issued the following press release:
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, presented Bloom for Women with the Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy at today's Crime Survivors and Justice Award Ceremony at the Library of Congress. Congressman Mackenzie nominated Bloom for the award earlier in the year.
Bloom for Women, based in Bethlehem, was honored for its work supporting survivors of human trafficking and helping women rebuild their lives through long-term housing, case management, and job-readiness programs.
The Ed Stout Memorial Award recognizes organizations and individuals whose work directly benefits victims and surviv...