Growing Joy: Our Garden Club’s Impact Blooms Brightly

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                                    What began seven years ago as a seed of kindness has blossomed into a thriving tradition of giving. Thanks to the energy, creativity, and generosity of our members, the JOY project has grown far beyond its humble beginnings, now delivering holiday cheer to six local charities. Together, we’re bringing smiles to over 600 children and elderly adults, and even warming the hearts of the hardworking staff at these organizations.

 

Our impact has flourished from our beginning in 2019 : from then to now

• 2019: We partnered with one charity, FMCC, planting the roots of the JOY project.

• 2020: Our first "harvest" yielded 35 handcrafted Easter baskets.

• 2026: We're contributing 450 "thrilling" hand made Easter Baskets for 6 charities this year; and expect to provide 400-450 filled Christmas stockings!

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The delight on the recipients’ faces reminds us why we do this - spreading joy is contagious! Each basket and stocking is a small act of kindness with a ripple effect, brightening spirits in ways that words can hardly capture.

To all our members: your dedication

and generosity are the fertile ground

that keeps this project growing.

Let’s keep cultivating joy for years to

come!   We joyfully share the

following photos with you.