Flowerama Columbus to Provide Flowers for the Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation Gala Being Held February 28, 2015

COLUMBUS, OHIO. (February 19, 2015). Flowerama Columbus, a family owned and operated flower shop with four locations, announced that it will be providing all flowers for the upcoming Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation Gala to be held on February 28, 2015 at the Hilton at Easton from 6:30pm-10:00pm. The theme for this year’s gala is “A Night at the Derby,” and it will include appetizers from the hotel and desserts from local restaurants, a live and silent auction that features over 500 items that have been donated by local businesses and individuals, speakers and musical entertainment.

In commenting on the upcoming event where Flowerama’s artistic designs will be featured, Steve Ozment, Owner of Flowerama Columbus, said, “Over the past eight years, donations to this organization has exceeded $1.2 million. Last year’s event sold out and had over 450 people who donated over $122,000. We are so honored to participate in this event by providing all the flowers to decorate the banquet room and tables. Like the organization and our local community, we share a commitment to promoting excellence in education.”

The Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation has already provided 400 grants, totaling more than $525,000. These grants support the ideas of teaching staff and provide further educational opportunities for students. The organization also donates funds to its Care for Kids Program, which helps educational staff to address special student needs. Other funds have been handed out for donor designated projects and scholarships. The organization began in 2002 thanks to the School Business Advisory Council and the generous support of the Gahanna Rotary and the Gahanna Area Fund.

To donate auction items, please contact Christy List at cblist04@gmail.com. To purchase tickets, please contact Stephanie Lark at stephanielark@hotmail.com. For further information regarding auction items or tickets contact Sharon Tomko at 416-0298 or tomkos@gjps.org

About Flowerama Columbus

Flowerama Columbus is a family owned and operated business that began in 1990. They now have four flower shops, located in Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, and Whitehall, Ohio. The company has invested in technology to streamline order taking while also expanding its sales through its online flower shop. The Ohio florist has continued to enhance its personal service through new delivery service and confirmation as well as partnerships with brands like Cheryl’s Cookies. For more information, please visit www.floweramacolumbus.com or call (614) 344-6843.

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