31.L&L – Natalie Moore

In the final stretch of high school, the idea of breaking free of your hometown can be very exciting. But for Natalie Moore, a senior at Saint Joseph High, Bendable has brought her a new appreciation for South Bend. She has used the platform to explore her interest in entrepreneurship, find out about an event at the library on women in science and enjoy several Community Collections—learning playlists by local residents—that have made her “feel closer” to the city. “South Bend deserves to be celebrated,” Natalie said. “And that’s what Bendable does.”

March 2021