JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - s4story -- This holiday season, Kuhn Flowers is bringing the spirit of giving home with its annual Spread Joy Gift Drive, a trio of community-focused initiatives designed to brighten the holidays for military families, school children, and families in need.

Through the flagship initiative, Operation Connecting Hearts, Kuhn Flowers will create heartfelt gift baskets featuring fresh flowers, donated products, and gift certificates for five local military families with loved ones serving overseas. These baskets are a tangible thank-you and a reminder that their sacrifices are deeply appreciated by the Jacksonville community.

Alongside supporting military families, Kuhn Flowers is helping local children and families through its Annual Toy Drive and partnership with Yulee Primary School. Both initiatives are accepting new, unwrapped gifts and monetary donations to bring holiday joy to those in need.

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"We believe every family deserves a warm, joyful holiday, and giving back locally is at the heart of what we do," said Marty McCall of Kuhn Flowers. "Whether someone joins as a sponsor for Operation Connecting Hearts or donates through our Toy Drive or school partnership, their kindness helps create real smiles and lasting memories."

How to Get Involved:

• Nominate a military family for Operation Connecting Hearts by December 1, 2025: submit name, contact info, service branch, and a short reason for nominating.
• Become a corporate sponsor: Local businesses can donate goods, gift cards, or funds to support the basket initiative.
• Donate gifts or funds: Contributions of new, unwrapped gifts or monetary donations are accepted at all three participating locations - Kuhn Flowers at 3802 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville; Kuhn Flowers at 310 Front St Suite 800, Ponte Vedra Beach; and Dottie B Florist at 502 Ash St, Fernandina Beach.
• Monetary donations may also be made by choosing a Giving Tree tag or by calling 904-398-8601.
• Learn more or get involved at kuhnflowers.com/page/gift-drive (https://www.kuhnflowers.com/page/gift-drive?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

Corporate sponsors will be recognized on the Kuhn Flowers website, social media channels, and in holiday email communications as part of the community partner acknowledgment. With an email list of more than 35,000 subscribers and a combined social-media following of over 34,000, sponsors can reach a wide local audience while helping families in need.

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About Kuhn Flowers and Dottie B Florist
Kuhn Flowers and its sister shop, Dottie B Florist, are full-service florist and gift shops serving Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina Beach and surrounding areas. From everyday blooms to premium arrangements and curated gift baskets, the team brings creativity, care, and local heart to every order. Their holiday giving campaign reflects a long-standing commitment to uplifting the community through acts of kindness and connection.