Hearts in Full Bloom

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Beth Houlton

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After losing her son, Catherine Szabad learned firsthand how isolating loss can be, especially on certain holidays. To comfort others feeling similar heartbreak, she founded “Hearts in Bloom” in Buffalo, NY. In just its second year, Szabad and over 300 volunteers surprised widows and widowers with hand-delivered, beautiful flowers and gift baskets on Valentine’s Day.

They hope to bring a smile to those who’ve lost someone and make them “feel loved, remembered and cherished.” That’s something we can all do!

Watch the volunteers in action!

(Photo/WKBW-TV, Buffalo, NY)

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Beth Houlton believes in the power of words and individual actions to fuel positive change, especially when done in an intentional way that benefits us all. Personal and professional endeavors in journalism, law, music, community activism, and nonprofit organizations that work for the greater good provide a unique yet multi-faceted perspective and motivation for this movement.