As New York City grapples with the spread of coronavirus and taking precautions like social distancing and staying isolated amid a state of emergency, flower company Urban Stems is making it easier for humans to reconnect by sending out free bouquets.
“In this uncertain time when we all are feeling a bit isolated, we wanted to provide a way to connect and send a free bouquet to someone in Manhattan who needs a little extra joy,” the company wrote on Instagram.
On March 19, the city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, confirmed over 4,000 cases of coronavirus, according to NBC New York, as locals hunker down without being able to frequent their favorite bar, restaurant or head to a movie with friends.
So to make someone’s day, Urban Stems is inviting New Yorkers to send flowers to a neighbor who picked up their groceries, a friend who is working on the front lines in the healthcare system, or perhaps a coworker who is also a parent and is juggling homeschool and working remotely at the moment as schools have been closed.
To enter for a chance to send a free Urban Stems bouquet to a loved one, fill out this Google Doc. Contestants should be prepared to answer why their recipient is worthy of the free bouquet. Urban Stems will alert the winners when their flowers are arriving.
Supplies are limited and will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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The flower delivery is just one of the many ways that people are spreading joy despite the physical distance during the coronavirus outbreak.
Across the country, many people are putting Christmas lights back on their homes in an effort to boost community morale while stuck inside. If you’re feeling blue, you can call a small business that is now running a joke hotline during the shutdown. Or if you want to do good while doing something for yourself, businesses like Everlane are donating their profits to coronavirus response funds.
Click here for the most recent updates on coronavirus from Travel + Leisure.
The information in this article reflects that of the publishing time above. However, as statistics and information regarding coronavirus rapidly change, some figures may be different from when this story was originally posted. While we strive to keep our content as up to date as possible, we also recommend visiting sites like the CDC or websites of local health departments.
As New York City grapples with the spread of coronavirus and taking precautions like social distancing and staying isolated amid a state of emergency, flower company Urban Stems is making it easier for humans to reconnect by sending out free bouquets.
“In this uncertain time when we all are feeling a bit isolated, we wanted to provide a way to connect and send a free bouquet to someone in Manhattan who needs a little extra joy,” the company wrote on Instagram.
On March 19, the city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, confirmed over 4,000 cases of coronavirus, according to NBC New York, as locals hunker down without being able to frequent their favorite bar, restaurant or head to a movie with friends.
So to make someone’s day, Urban Stems is inviting New Yorkers to send flowers to a neighbor who picked up their groceries, a friend who is working on the front lines in the healthcare system, or perhaps a coworker who is also a parent and is juggling homeschool and working remotely at the moment as schools have been closed.
To enter for a chance to send a free Urban Stems bouquet to a loved one, fill out this Google Doc. Contestants should be prepared to answer why their recipient is worthy of the free bouquet. Urban Stems will alert the winners when their flowers are arriving.
Supplies are limited and will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The flower delivery is just one of the many ways that people are spreading joy despite the physical distance during the coronavirus outbreak.
Across the country, many people are putting Christmas lights back on their homes in an effort to boost community morale while stuck inside. If you’re feeling blue, you can call a small business that is now running a joke hotline during the shutdown. Or if you want to do good while doing something for yourself, businesses like Everlane are donating their profits to coronavirus response funds.
Click here for the most recent updates on coronavirus from Travel + Leisure.
The information in this article reflects that of the publishing time above. However, as statistics and information regarding coronavirus rapidly change, some figures may be different from when this story was originally posted. While we strive to keep our content as up to date as possible, we also recommend visiting sites like the CDC or websites of local health departments.
