Bloom Community (formerly Together)
Bloom Community, based in Oakland, CA, is a social and dating app that facilitates organic connections through shared events, emphasizing a consent-forward, community-centered approach.
History of Bloom Community
Bloom Community, initially known as 'Together,' is a social app based in Oakland, CA, USA. The company, part of the Y-Combinator W20 batch, has evolved into a platform that emphasizes a consent-forward approach to social and dating interactions. The app is designed to help users meet new friends and partners organically through shared events and experiences. Bloom Community targets communities that are often at the edge of mainstream culture, offering a safer, more authentic means of connection through its unique features.
Services Offered by Bloom Community
Bloom Community provides a consent-forward social and dating platform. The app allows users to connect through shared events and experiences, ranging from LGBTQIA+ gatherings and kink classes to wellness workshops and more. Its mutual opt-in feature called 'Buds' enables users to connect and chat one-on-one. Bloom Community also offers a premium membership named SuperBloomer, which provides additional dating and event-related benefits. The platform is known for its emphasis on community values, including consent, accountability, and inclusion.
Types of Events Hosted by Bloom Community
Bloom Community is host to a variety of events designed to facilitate organic connections. These events include LGBTQIA+ gatherings, non-monogamy workshops, kink activities, and other niche classes and workshops. Users can discover events, RSVP as 'Going' or 'Interested,' and participate in group chats before and after the events. The platform supports both public and private events and partners with local event producers to ensure a wide array of opportunities for connection.
How Bloom Community Ensures Safety and Inclusion
Bloom Community emphasizes a strong consent culture and relies on a referral-based system to enhance user safety. The app requires accounts to belong to individual users for greater transparency, and provides mechanisms for reporting violations of community values. Shirtless photos are permitted to support gender inclusivity. A reporting system within the app and a dedicated safety email ensure that community standards are maintained.
Premium Membership: SuperBloomer
Bloom Community offers a premium membership known as SuperBloomer. This membership provides users with premium dating features and exclusive event benefits. SuperBloomers gain access to enhanced functionalities that streamline the process of meeting and connecting with people, making it easier to form meaningful relationships and participate in curated events.
