What is Blooming Inclusiveness?

Blooming Inclusiveness is an initiative by Laila’s Gift in partnership with several local organizations that aims to promote inclusiveness for individuals with diverse abilities using the arts. It involves a series of events centered around a sunflower theme. The highlight of these events is the First Annual Seeds of Inclusion event, where community members come together to hand plant sunflower seeds at a local Sunflower Field in Jarrettsville MD. This act symbolizes how intentional nurturing of sunflower seeds can allow them to grow and blossom in limitless ways, just like individuals with diverse abilities.


To celebrate the growth of these sunflowers, a Sunflower Festival will be held in the fall. This festival will be a sight to behold, showcasing the gorgeous sunflowers that have grown and become a representation of individuals with diverse abilities.


To support the Seeds of Inclusion event, sponsorship packages will be available for pledging sunflowers. The money raised from these sponsorships will contribute to Laila's Gift’s newest initiative titled "Sunflower Field of Dreams" launching in 2025. This initiative aims to make birthday and milestone dreams come true for children with special needs and disabilities across the nation.


Through the Blooming Inclusiveness initiative, the community comes together to promote inclusiveness, celebrate diversity, and support the dreams of children with special needs and disabilities.

Download the Sponsorship Booklet

Blooms of Hope:
An Art Auction to Grow Togetherness

Join us for the Blooms of Hope Art Auction, a celebration of togetherness!

Local artists will showcase their inclusive sunflower art, with proceeds benefiting Laila's Gift, a local nonprofit that advocates for, supports, and celebrates children with special needs and disabilities.

Hosted by Laila's Gift and The Havre Grace Arts Collective, part of the Laila's Gift Blooming Inclusivity Initiative, this unique event is guaranteed to leave you speechless.

Special guest host Kristy Breslin from WMAR 2 News.

The event starts at 6 PM -and concludes at 9 PM.

Tickets are $45, includes hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine.

Live music and a unique celebration awaits!

Let's nurture and celebrate individuals with diverse abilities using the Sunflower to symbolize beauty and resilience.

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