Orchid Grower Announces Fundraiser to Help Local Students

Los Angeles CA

07 October, 2021

8:06 PM

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Carpinteria-based Westerlay Orchids pledges 100% weekly retail profits to local Carpinteria Education Foundation, Inc., from October 17th - 23rd, 2021 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (7th October, 2021): Carrying on a rich tradition of community outreach and support, Westerlay Orchids announces for the third year in a row their week-long Carpinteria Education Foundation Inc. (CEF) fundraiser. The family-owned business has pledged a full 100% of retail shop proceeds to help support local non-profit from October 17th - 23rd, 2021. The team at Westerlay Orchids continues a commitment to serve the needs of the community. In September of 2020, Westerlay raised over $23,819 for CEF and they are hoping to match that for this year's fundraiser. The team at Westerlay Orchids is led by second-generation flower cultivator and Owner/ President Toine Overgaag, who believes the company’s responsibility to the community does not start and stop at the greenhouse door. “We pride ourselves on impactful communityoutreach,” explains Overgaag, “We would not be where we are today without a strong local network behind us. This community’s success is our success - we both grow and thrive when we work together - and CEF is doing a great deal to ensure that Carpinteria’s next generationgets the support and resources they need during this extremely tough time.” During the weeklong fundraiser from October 18th - 23rd, 2021, Westerlay Orchids has pledged 100% of sales from their retail showroom to fund technological resources for CUSD families inneed through the nonprofit CEF. For more than 25 years, CEF has remained dedicated to the academic success of Carpinteria and Summerland students. The non-profit partners with local schools to provide scholarship opportunities and other essential resources to the city’s youth. CEF also helps shape Santa Barbara’s future by offering students skill-building in such areas as science and technology, language arts, humanities, culinary arts, and agriculture. Discover the full collection of Westerlay’s world-class orchids, including their new cascading and bramble orchid arrangements and support fundraising activities for the week of October 17th - 23rd, 2021 where 100% of your purchase will be donated to CEF. Learn more aboutthe distinctive Westerlay Orchids philosophy of environmental sustainability and community outreach at www.WesterlayOrchids.com.About Westerlay Orchids:Based in beautiful Carpinteria, California, Westerlay Orchids is proud to serve as Southern California’s largest commercial orchid grower. The company annually distributes over 3 million orchids directly to customers and to local and national supermarket chains, as well as florists and designers. Westerlay Orchids has been a pioneer in environmental and sustainability practices and regularly contributes to local schools, nonprofit organizations, and many other community causes. Visit www.WesterlayOrchids.com to learn more about the company.