blooms that brighten

We Are Flower Therapy™

Creating joy, smiles and moments of kindness one little green vase at a time!

We Are Flower Therapy™

Creating joy, smiles and moments of kindness one little green vase at a time!

We Are Flower Therapy™

Creating joy, smiles and moments of kindness one little green vase at a time!

Why Blooms that Brighten?

Blooms That Brighten, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving quality of life through flowers. Our Flower Therapy™ program brings together volunteers with senior care community residents to create and handcraft flower arrangements. This program engages these individuals in a cognitive and physical activity, which fosters brighter spirits and creates moments of kindness.

Flowers + Residents = SMILES

Studies Have Found:

The presence of fresh flowers triggers happy emotions.

Flowers heighten life satisfaction and affect positive social behavior.

People feel less worry and anxiety when fresh flowers are present.

60%

More than 60% of residents in senior care communities do not receive consistent visitors.

46,000

Improving the quality of life for more than 46,000 seniors since we started in 2008.

15,400

15,400 volunteer hours provided annually.

Scattering Kindness

"It's not about the number of vases created.

It's about touching a person's life with kindness."

Volunteer

Improving Quality of Life

"Flowers make people better and happier, they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."

Luther Burbank, Horticulturist

Making a Difference

"Floral arrangements make our living environment a happier place. The activity is both creative and interactive."

Edgeworth Park Executive Director