One of the biggest goals of the Petals with a Purpose
project is to focus on the beauty, both internal and external beauty. Our Wednesday gatherings to make gorgeous
floral arrangements are very happy times-it is hard not to be happy when
surrounded by so many fragrant and colorful flowers! Each week is different,
but we try to maintain the same atmosphere; one of acceptance and
happiness. Our volunteers encourage
participants to give back by decorating the vases and filling them with flowers
for those who are less fortunate to enjoy.
We aim to get everyone feeling like they can make a difference, that
they are capable of changing peoples’ lives, no matter any limitations they may
have. This particular set of pictures
was from a particularly amazing week, when we had more flowers than we knew
what to do with, we certainly had more flowers than vases that particular
day. That Wednesday, the attendees were
allowed to arrange a small bouquet of flowers to take home, and the responses
were in their own way beautiful; most everyone decided to give their bouquets
to their moms, one more way to make someone smile!
Saif is such a huge help when it comes to helping the volunteers prepare the flowers for placement in the vases.
Brandon poses for an awesome picture!
Becci working hard to organize and delegate-as always!
Our awesome PWAP tags-attached with care to every vase!
Bouquets to take home!
Straightening up for the finishing product!
It is amazing that these flowers were nearly discarded, now look at them!
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