Bloomington, Indiana

A more sustainable community starts with us.

We bring people together to care for the Earth and live well, right here in Bloomington. Find a project that connects your interests with your community.

CSL participants holding a banner and handmade flowers and vegetables at a parade
CSL participants at a community parade. Photo from our archive.

Find your place

Many ways to make a difference

Repair a bicycle. Share food. Make room for new ideas. Explore the projects that bring our work to life.

Three people working together on a bicycle in the Bike Project workshop

A CSL project

Bloomington Community Bike Project

Learn bicycle repair skills and help keep bicycles in use.

Explore the Bike Project →

Round Redbud Books sign mounted on the bookstore’s stone facade

A CSL project

Redbud Books

A volunteer-led bookstore and community space for books, ideas and conversation.

Learn more about Redbud Books →

Outdoor pantry cabinet stocked with drinks, canned food and household supplies

A CSL project

Little Free Pantry Bloomington

Neighbors share food and everyday essentials through outdoor pantry cabinets.

Learn more about Little Free Pantry →

Get involved

Start with what you care about

Volunteer with a project, come to an event, or bring your own idea for a new one.

Donate

Support community-led work

Giving to CSL supports our mission, organization-wide work and seed funding for new projects.