LAWRENCE, Mass.–BrightBridge Credit Union hosted a series of bouquet-making events in partnership with the Power of Flowers Project, with the creations delivered to seniors and veterans in local care.

Power of Flowers is a nonprofit dedicated to “sharing joy through flowers. It repurposes donated flowers into bouquets and delivers them to recipients to “improve their quality of life, to reduce loneliness and depression, and to let them know they are valued,” the organization said.

Three Events Held

BrightBridge hosted three Power of Flowers “Kindness Connection Workshops” at its corporate offices in Lawrence, Waltham and Bridgewater. Volunteers from the nonprofit guided BrightBridge team members through creating floral arrangements using fresh flowers and greens, the credit union said.

Then, 135 handcrafted bouquets were donated to local care facilities, including Methuen Village, CareOne at Wilmington, the German Home in Lawrence and Edgewood LifeCare Community in North Andover.

‘Uplifting Giveback’

“Our team was excited to get hands-on and give back in such a meaningful and uplifting way,” President and CEO John J. Howard said in a statement. “It also brought our team members from many different locations together for a fun and collaborative evening. This partnership with Power of Flowers perfectly aligns with our mission to share optimism throughout our community.”

The effort was organized by the credit union’s Health & Wellness Club, led by BrightBridge Benefits Manager Victoria Monzon.