Love Delivered in Seasons of Loss

Watch Love Grow. It’s blooming right here in Buffalo! Hearts in Bloom is supporting widows, widowers, and grieving mothers through floral deliveries and thoughtful gift bags on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. We are completely supported by donations and volunteers from all over Western New York.

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Spreading love
one bouquet at a time

In the quiet spaces where love still lingers, we bloom. We want to honor the enduring power of love by delivering flowers and heartfelt gifts to widows and widowers each Valentine’s Day. Through small acts of kindness, we aim to lift spirits, celebrate lasting love, and remind the thousands who grieve that they are seen, supported, and are never forgotten.

In May, our mission continues through A Mother’s Love, where we honor mothers who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child. With flowers and heartfelt gestures, we acknowledge their enduring love and remind them that their motherhood and their child’s memory will always be cherished.

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Help us deliver love one name at a time

Help us remind widows and widowers that they are not alone! Submit the name of someone who could use a thoughtful surprise. Due to a limited number of recipients, our team will review your submission with care. We’ll be in touch if we need any additional details, and we’ll work to connect the recipient to a special Valentine’s Day delivery. Please check back in January 2026 to submit a name for a delivery.

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Making Life Meaningful

  • “Look at this beautiful display of love and generosity your wonderful organization has done to make someone’s day a whole lot brighter. SPEECHLESS! Wasn’t expecting that to say the least.

    Kathy F.

  • "I was a recipient of Hearts in Bloom this year. It was amazing. The comfort that people care so much is inspiring and it’s makes me want to give back."

    Donna N.

  • “Just keep making people smile and feel loved. That’s all that matters.”

    Maria Y. 

  • “It was very heartwarming to be remembered on Feb 14. It was at the top of my list as one of my best days ever!”

    Sharon B.

  • "I received my flowers and goodies and cards today. It was all so amazing! Everything is beautiful and means so much. You have made my heart melt!"

    Janice B.

Your generosity helps us touch more hearts

Whether it’s a one-time donation or a corporate sponsorship, your support helps us deliver flowers, thoughtful gifts and love for widows and widowers on Valentine’s Day and for grieving mothers on Mother’s Day gentle reminders that they are not alone and will never be forgotten.

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Meet the heart

behind Hearts in Bloom

Catherine Szabad founded Hearts in Bloom Buffalo out of compassion for those who have lost their life partner. The kindness and generosity behind the idea moved her—especially the thought of doing something special for someone who has lost their life partner. That simple yet powerful gesture sparked a mission: to bring beauty, comfort, and care to those experiencing loss right here in Buffalo. After experiencing the unimaginable loss of her own son, Catherine’s understanding of grief deepened even further, inspiring the addition of A Mother’s Love, a program devoted to supporting mothers carrying the heartbreak of losing a child.

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