The FairyGodd Mother Initiative

In partnership with Grace Klein Community's Love Does Program

Mission:
To uplift, celebrate, and encourage individuals and groups in the community through surprise gifting & bouquet deliveries and hands-on floral design experiences.

Programming Details:

• Surprise Bouquet & Gift Deliveries:
  Partner with schools, nonprofits, senior centers, and shelters to nominate recipients for surprise bouquet gifts. Volunteers ("Flower Fairies") will hand-deliver the bouquets with personalized notes of encouragement.

• Bouquet Building Workshops:
  Host monthly pop-up classes where participants learn basic floral arrangement skills, mindfulness through flower design, and the art of gifting joy to others. Focus on underserved communities and foster youth.

• Community Connection Days:
   volunteers and participants come together to create large batches of bouquets for mass community deliveries (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, teachers, first responders).
  

Impact Goals:

• Deliver 500+ bouquets annually.

• Engage 300+ community members in floral design workshops.

• Foster a culture of gratitude, kindness, and creativity in Birmingham.

 Legendary Life Lessons Program

Year-Round Core Programming

Mission:
To empower children and families by blending literacy, creativity, and essential life skills with magical experiences and character-led activities.

Programming Details:

• Storybook Adventures (Literacy Promotion):
  Monthly themed storytelling events with costumed characters at libraries, parks, and community centers, encouraging early reading habits and imagination.

• Creative Quest Workshops (Arts & STEM):
  Hands-on workshops teaching skills such as building fairy houses (engineering), creating magical potions (science experiments), or writing fantasy stories (literacy).

• Life Skills Treasure Hunts:
  Interactive quests where children and families learn practical skills such as budgeting (via market roleplay), cooking basics (via magic-themed recipes), kindness projects (community service missions), and environmental stewardship.

• Legendary Character Appearances:
  Visits from Legendary Figures like the Fairy Godmother, Mermaid Fairy, and Nature Wizard to lead motivational talks on topics like self-esteem, problem-solving, and teamwork.

2025 Impact Goals:

• Host 24+ Storybook Adventures annually.

• Serve 1,000+ children through workshops and activities each year.

• Improve literacy engagement and essential skills among participants by measurable pre/post event surveys.