Starts With a Flower; Ends With a Future

Every spring, something special begins to bloom in Cicero.

It’s not just the vibrant reds of geraniums or the soft pastels of petunias. It’s not just hanging baskets swaying gently on front porches or flower beds coming back to life after a long Indiana winter.

What truly blooms this time of year. . .  is opportunity.

The Kiwanis Club of Cicero’s Annual Flower Sale isn’t just our largest fundraiser of the year, it’s the starting point for countless moments that shape the lives of children in our communities.

It’s the smile on a student’s face when they receive a scholarship they weren’t sure was possible. It’s the pride of a young leader stepping up in K-Kids, Builders Club or Key Club.
It’s a child opening a book through our Books for a Brighter Future program and discovering a whole new world.

And it all starts with something as simple as a flower.

When you place an order, you’re not just planning for a more beautiful yard or a brighter porch. You’re planting seeds that grow far beyond what you can see. You’re helping us invest in the next generation, right here at home.

Here’s how you can be part of it:

• Order from any Cicero Kiwanis member
  (Paper order forms are due Saturday, April 18)
• Or order online at www.cicerokiwanis.org
  (Online orders are due Monday, April 20)

Then come be part of the tradition:

• Flower Pick-Up: Friday, May 1 at the Gazebo in Cicero Community Park
• Additional Sales: Visit us at the Cicero Farmers Market on Saturday, May 2 and May 9

Every purchase matters. Every flat, every basket, every single flower helps us continue our mission. Because at the end of the day, this has never really been about flowers.

It’s about kids. It’s about futures. It’s about a community that shows up, year after year, to make sure every child has the chance to grow, to lead, and to succeed.

So, this spring, as you think about what to plant . . . Plant something that lasts.