About Random Acts of Flowers
We help improve the emotional health and well-being of individuals in healthcare facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement, and personal, human connection.
We All Benefit
When We’re Kind
& Compassionate
The community becomes stronger and people thrive. That’s why we deliver thousands of beautiful bouquets of recycled flowers to those struggling with injury, illness, and the aging process every week in neighborhoods all over the country. Our vision as a flower charity is to inspire and nurture a culture of care and compassion.
Our Core Values
Fun
Smiles are contagious. We find a little fun in everything we do!
Passion
Passion drives purpose. We know the impact of our mission is determined by the enthusiasm of our people.
Accountability
Passion drives purpose. We know the impact of our mission is determined by the enthusiasm of our people.
Excellence
Exceeding expectations is the expectation. We take pride in our high standards and strive for continuous improvement.
Our History
In July 2007, Random Acts of Flowers’ founder, Larsen Jay, was in a near-fatal accident. He credits the outpouring of support he received in the form of daily visitors and dozens of floral arrangements while in the hospital as a key to providing the emotional lift and encouragement that helped him persevere through the multiple surgeries and challenging recovery process he faced.
When Larsen was able to leave his room, he noticed how many of his fellow patients did not have visitors or flowers – the very things that helped him so much in those early and difficult days. The first “Random Act of Flowers” delivery was made moments later as Larsen re-purposed his flowers and delivered them from his wheelchair. The memories of how a simple gesture touched his fellow patients compelled Larsen to form Random Acts of Flowers in 2008.
Sustainable Solutions
We strive to recycle 100% of the arrangements we receive—from ribbons, wire and foam, to vases and flowers. Clippings and other green waste are composted and used by landscapers, gardeners and other partners in the community. Our organization is dedicated to keeping floral materials out of the landfills.
At the conclusion of Random Acts of Flowers’ recycling and repurposing efforts, the most important thing happens: a patient in an area healthcare facility is delivered a bouquet of flowers and offered encouragement, support and a moment of kindness and compassion.
We are recipients of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Medal and the “Green Achievers” award from Go Green East Tennessee.
Tampa Bay Board of Directors
Officers
Board Members
Financial Accountability
At Random Acts of Flowers Tampa Bay, we strive to be financially accountable to our donors, sponsors and partners, and to the communities we serve. We take pride in delivering beautiful floral arrangements that on average would carry a retail value of $52 — at a cost of only $10 per bouquet.
Financial Donations
Material Donations
Accountability & Transparency
Your Recycled Flowers are Worth 50x Their Donated Value
Our donated recycled flowers become a bouquet worth $50 in retail value. Your donation leverages joy in the hearts of our recipients and keeps flowers out of landfills.
Annual Reports
Accountability and Transparency
Random Acts of Flowers is a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All finances are supervised and reviewed by our board. An IRS 990 filing and audit are completed annually by a CPA firm.
Public charities are required to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by submitting Form 990.This form is used by the IRS to access financial information of organizations to ensure financial compliance. Form 990 includes a synopsis of information including but not limited to: assets, expenditures, receipts, and certain employees’ salaries.