Bright Harbor Foundation Launches Spring Flower Fundraiser to Support Mental Health Services
The Bright Harbor Foundation is welcoming spring with a burst of color, compassion, and community engagement. The nonprofit’s Spring Flower Bulb & Garden Web Store Fundraiser is officially live, offering supporters a unique opportunity to plant beauty while making a meaningful impact on mental health services in Ocean County and beyond.
The fundraiser, accessible at this link, is open through May 14, and features a wide array of bulbs, blooms, and garden gifts for flower enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re planting your first window box or refreshing your backyard oasis, every purchase will help provide vital support for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges.
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”
Gardening has long been known for its therapeutic benefits. From reducing anxiety to improving mood and focus, the act of planting and nurturing flowers is more than a hobby—it’s a form of mindfulness. Research shows that spending even just 30 minutes a day in nature can significantly lower cortisol levels and boost mental clarity. For individuals facing stress, trauma, or ongoing mental health conditions, the quiet rituals of gardening can be a powerful, grounding practice.
“This fundraiser isn’t just about flowers,” said a representative of the Bright Harbor Foundation. “It’s about growth, healing, and the beauty of transformation—both in our gardens and in our lives.”
Making a Difference One Bloom at a Time
Each item purchased through the Spring Flower Web Store directly benefits the Bright Harbor Foundation, which works tirelessly to provide essential resources to those served by Bright Harbor Healthcare. These resources support expanded services, innovative treatment options, and emergency financial assistance for individuals struggling with mental health, addiction, and other behavioral health challenges.
With increasing demand and rising costs threatening to impact services this year, the foundation says this fundraiser is more important than ever. “We’re seeing an increase in both the number of people reaching out for support and the intensity of their needs. Every dollar raised helps ensure we can continue to say ‘yes’ when people turn to us for help.”
From tulips and daffodils to specialty seed kits and garden-themed gifts, the online fundraiser makes it easy for supporters to give back while adding beauty to their homes or gifting to others. It’s also a great opportunity to bring families together, teach children the joy of planting, or share in a meaningful Mother’s Day gift—all while supporting a local mission that matters.
Community Support That Blooms Year-Round
The Bright Harbor Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Bright Harbor Healthcare, working year-round to bridge the gap between public funding and real-world needs. Their mission is simple yet profound: to provide resources and opportunities not otherwise available to individuals receiving care through Bright Harbor.
These resources may include transportation to therapy appointments, access to wellness tools and technology, emergency aid for basic needs, and seed funding for innovative new programs that strengthen recovery and resilience.
“Your gift plants more than flowers,” said a foundation spokesperson. “It plants hope. It plants support. It plants opportunities for someone to live a healthier life.”
How You Can Help
- 🌱 Visit the fundraiser: Click here to order bulbs and garden gifts
- 📆 Order by May 14: All proceeds go directly to supporting Bright Harbor Foundation’s mission
- 📣 Share the love: Spread the word by posting the link on social media, tagging friends, or emailing coworkers
- 💚 Make it personal: Plant flowers in honor of a loved one, or as a symbol of growth in your own journey
Every purchase, every flower, and every share helps Bright Harbor Foundation continue its work of healing minds, uplifting lives, and building a more compassionate community.
April showers bring May flowers—and this year, they also bring hope.
