He Discovered A Dumpster Full Of Flowers And Turned Them Into Smiles For Seniors
January 10, 2025
Today's good news story comes from Nashville, TN.
Trevor Phillips never imagined a chance encounter with discarded flowers would lead to a mission of joy. Three years ago, he spotted a dumpster brimming with blooms.
Curious, he mentioned it to a neighbor, who suggested, “You should take them to a nursing home.”
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That idea sparked something in Trevor. With a handful of salvaged bouquets, he made his first visit to a senior living facility, handing out flowers to residents. The joy on their faces was instant and infectious.
“I just felt so fulfilled, thinking about all the people smiling,” he said.
Word spread about his good deed, and a local florist reached out with a game-changing offer: whenever they cleaned out their coolers, they’d let him take the unsold flowers. Armed with more blooms than ever, Trevor created Flower the People, a volunteer-driven initiative delivering bouquets to seniors in nursing homes.
What started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a movement.
Today, Flower the People serves over 40 senior living facilities across three cities. Florists, volunteers, and local businesses have joined the effort, donating time, flowers, and resources to brighten the days of seniors who may not often receive visitors.
“When I get back [from delivering], it just reminds me of what’s important,” Trevor shared.
Meet Trevor and see his incredible journey in the local news coverage below!
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