Westerlay Orchids Reaches Half Way Mark on “100,000 Orchid Challenge”

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Westerlay Orchids is showing their support for community members on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic by sending thousands of boxes of orchids.

The company launched the “100,000 Orchid Challenge” to uplift and inspire communities throughout California. It has been sending out orchids for the past three weeks and has shipped 49,000 of them thus far.

“We’re showing our gratitude to those on the front lines of this pandemic, setting a goal of sending 100,000 flowering orchids to non-profits, nurses, doctors, and other essential staff in California,” explains Westerlay Orchids owner Toine Overgaag.

“We need the community’s help to reach this goal, so we are looking for significant financial sponsorships to help cover partial costs while ensuring the livelihood of our 120 employees and the survival of our business,” said Overgaag.

Westerlay Orchids is a family-owned company based in Carpinteria. To learn more about the company visit their website.

Westerlay has also set up a website for those who want to send a box of orchids at wholesale price to anyone you want to express gratitude to or connect with at www.boxoforchids.com.