Arizona Flower Market gave a dozen wrapped white roses from a fair trade farm in Africa to toy and food donors. From left: Brent Denham, Bill Denham, Rob Miller and Brad Denham.
Arizona Flower Market held a Christmas food and toy drive to support The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, Arizona. Patrons could donate a new, unwrapped toy, or five cans of food and receive one free dozen white sweetheart roses from Africa. All the roses donated were purchased from FleurAfrica farms in Kenya.
Before the event, Arizona Flower Market owner, Brad Denham explained, “This Christmas we want to bless the lives of others, both at home and afar by partnering with organizations that are focused on helping others. When a customer donates, they are not only blessing a local Arizona child with the donation of a toy or food, but they are blessing many lives in
Kenya by supporting FleurAfrica’s efforts. Over 500,000 people in Kenya depend on the floriculture industry for their livelihood and we are proud to help sustain their efforts through our rose purchase. Through our partnership with organizations like The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and FleurAfrica, we can multiply the blessings!”
FleurAfrica’s philosophy is to create happiness and well-being. They are focused on providing opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the resources for their associates to lead healthy and productive lives. They have an on-site clinic that provides outstanding healthcare services with special attention on female health amenities, as well as HIV-prevention education. In addition, they provide schooling and daycare facilities for their associates’ families with children. The campus includes a central dining area featuring an array of delicious and healthy meal options with the utmost focus placed on food safety.
Danielle Ricketts, Dining Rooms Assistant Manager at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul said, “Arizona Flower Market is a long-time supporter of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Most recently, they donated over 3,000 sunflowers for our dining hall families at Thanksgiving. Their generosity is much appreciated and we value our relationship with them.”
Founded on April 26, 1946, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has a long history of helping the poor in Phoenix. They are dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help.
