Florence FFA advisor Denielle Bailey was searching for an easier way to excite her Texas students when she discovered Bloom for Good, a fundraising company founded by New Jersey FFA alumnus Pete Hexter.
“Our goal is to partner with groups and people who make a difference every day, and FFA does just that,” says Jessie Stewart, Bloom for Good president.
FFA chapters have two options for fundraising with Bloom for Good. In addition to collecting online donations, chapters can create, market and sell unique sock designs.
Through his role as vice president of FFA sales with Bloom for Good, Justin Snider helps guide chapters through the fundraising process, ensuring they can reach their goals.
“My high school ag teacher was instrumental in my decision to pursue a career in agriculture, and FFA made a difference in my life,” Snider says. “I know it can do the same for the next generation.”
Funding the Future
In 2022, Florence FFA raised $12,000 using a Bloom for Good fundraiser. Chapter members surpassed this amount in 2023, reaching a remarkable $19,000.
“[Fundraising] helped me realize how much my family and friends want to help my agricultural experiences,” says Laney Ellis, the chapter’s 2022 top salesperson.
