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Parkland’s Flower Power Rescues 5,000 Bouquets, Delivers Thousands of Smiles Across Broward

by Ryan Yousefi July 10, 2026

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What began as an act of kindness has blossomed into a Parkland-based nonprofit that has rescued and delivered more than 5,000 bouquets to people across Broward County.

Flower Power, co-founded by Shayna and Gideon Schon, rescues surplus flowers from grocery stores, florists, special events, and community donors, then transforms them into fresh arrangements for seniors, hospital patients, veterans, students, caregivers, and others who could use a smile.

Since launching just over a year ago, the organization has rescued approximately 5,000 bouquets and now receives between 30 and 150 bouquets each week.

“What started as one bouquet has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined,” co-founder Shayna Schon tells Parkland Talk, adding, “Every flower we rescue is another opportunity to remind someone they’re seen, loved, and not forgotten.”

Trader Joe’s in Coral Springs has become the nonprofit’s most consistent donor, while local florists, event planners, and residents also contribute flowers that might otherwise be thrown away.

One of Flower Power’s most impactful partnerships is with the Foundation for Independent Living, where residents with special needs gather twice a month to create floral arrangements, then deliver them to senior living and rehabilitation centers.

“The activity is creative, social, educational, and purposeful,” Schon said. “It gives participants the chance to create something beautiful while making someone else’s day.”

Outside of that partnership, Flower Power is mostly powered by the Schon family, local volunteers, and teenagers earning community service hours. The organization is now seeking additional volunteers to help pick up and deliver flowers as demand continues to grow.

Among the countless deliveries, one stands above the rest.

“One woman at a senior living home became emotional and told us it had been decades since anyone had given her flowers,” Schon recalled. “Moments like that remind us why this work matters.”

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The nonprofit’s next goal is to increase flower pickups to twice a week while expanding throughout South Florida. Flower Power is also launching floral-arranging workshops in which participants create two bouquets: one to keep and one to donate to someone in need.

Flower Power is funded through tax-deductible donations, community support, and grants, including assistance from Walmart’s Spark Good Program and Target’s corporate giving initiatives. Organizers say financial support, flower donations, and volunteers remain the organization’s greatest needs.

To learn more, volunteer, donate, or schedule a floral workshop, visit flowerpowercommunity.org or follow @flowerpowercommunity on Instagram.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiples outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.