shaping futures one bloom, one build, one breakthrough at a time
The Bloomhaven Mission
The Bloomhaven Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit work-study program headquartered in Charleston, SC. We are leading the way in creating job opportunities for teens living in group care and foster homes as they prepare to leave care through an immersive, hands-on floral design program.
At Bloomhaven, we believe floral design can be a tool for healing, confidence, and connection. It’s not about perfection — it’s about the process and what it unlocks in each student.
Beyond the beauty of the arrangements, programs like this offer real, tangible skills — opening the door for students to one day step into the world of floral design, weddings, and creative entrepreneurship when they’re ready to spread their wings. Youth leaving foster care face disproportionately high rates of unemployment, educational setbacks, and homelessness. We are actively changing this narrative by preparing our 300 students (and growing) for careers in the event industry, offering job placements, housing opportunities, and ongoing mentorship and community support for our graduates.
The Bloomhaven Foundation strives to provide a safe place for foster youth to blossom and thrive through the healing power of flowers. Together, we are cultivating futures — one heart, one bloom, one breakthrough at a time.
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300 students - ages 6 thru 21 have taken classes since November 2024
50-100 weekly students
177+ FREE classes taught
7 group homes + 1 high school
3,591 bouquets made
2 news appearances
1 incredible gala
139 weddings donated flowers
832 rolls of ribbon
33 Bloom Warrior Volunteers
0 hospital visits
1 hospital visit (Miss Sara + phlox = ER)
494 rolls of floral tape
126 sweatshirt donations
239 lawn bags
9,643 belly laughs
endless amounts of love
7,482,967,163 reasons to be thankful
$27,485 raised
Why give?
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31% to 46% of former foster youth experience homelessness by age 26
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20% of foster kids become homeless immediately after leaving the system
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Nearly a third (around 29%) of homeless youth aged 13-25 have spent time in foster care
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About 1 in 4 become involved with the justice system within two years of leaving care
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Roughly 50% of foster kids will earn a high school diploma or GED with about 10%-20% of grads attending college and, of that, only 3% will graduate.
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71% of girls in foster care become pregnant by age 21
Get Involved
Bloomhaven is 100% volunteer led and funded by donations from the community. We need people like YOU to join our army of Bloom Warriors so we can continue blossoming.
There are a number of ways to be hands-on with your support for us: join a committee, help in classes, pick up flowers, host a fundraiser, donate a million dollars. Haha!
Make a donation
Every penny makes a lasting difference. Your support today will help us continue to share the healing power of flowers with children all over South Carolina. We are currently working to raise $1,000,000 to provide FREE floral art therapy, job training, counseling, aftercare housing, internships, and family services as we expand Bloomhaven classes to group homes across South Carolina.
Amazon Wish List
It takes a lot of supplies to keep up with all the bouquets our students make so please check out our wish list and send us a roll of ribbon (or 6) haha!
Here’s our top 5 most needed items:
Tape - waterproof floral tape (not wax!)
Ribbon - all colors in thicker widths
Floral foam
Floral wire - flat and rolls
Plastic saddles and lomi dishes (all sizes)
Volunteer
Feeling led to be more hands on with your involvement? Contact us directly to learn more about volunteer opportunities or join us for our next volunteer meet-up!
Contact Sara
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Donate Your Wedding Flowers
Hey, Charleston brides & grooms! Are you wondering what happens to your flowers after the wedding?
Sadly, they usually go right in the trash after the reception ends, but we’re changing that by giving your blooms a second life at our weekly flowers classes!
See What's Happening
The Bloomhaven calendar is all about connection, creativity, and collaboration. Check back often to see where you can catch us or sign-up below to be part of the Bloom Warrior crew.
Attend the 2nd Annual Bloomhaven Gala
Join us in the Garden of the Gods on January 27, 2027 at 5:00pm
The Grand at 81 Mary, Charleston, SC
Contact Us
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