Beautification Grows with Community Support

Throughout downtown Shelton and at key gateways into the community, colorful blooms once again welcome residents and visitors during the summer months. For many, the baskets are a familiar part of the season and one of the first signs that summer has arrived.

The Chamber’s flower basket program has been a community tradition since 1999. Over the years, the baskets have become a recognizable part of Shelton’s streetscape, adding color and helping create a welcoming environment for those who live, work, and visit here.

While the baskets are now hanging throughout the community, fundraising efforts continue. The Chamber’s annual beautification campaign helps offset the cost of the flower basket program as well as the holiday decorations that transform Shelton into Christmastown USA each winter. There is a significant investment in materials, maintenance, watering, and installation, and the program relies entirely on community support.

Please consider making a gift to help us meet our $20,000 goal!

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can contribute in a variety of ways. Donations of any amount are appreciated, and flower baskets may be sponsored for $300 each. Baskets can also be dedicated in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special person, organization, or occasion. Funds raised this year help determine the number of baskets that will be installed next season.

The Chamber is grateful for the many community partners who help make the beautification program possible. Support from organizations including the City of Shelton, Hood Canal Communications, Mason PUD 3, and Skookum Rotary helps ensure these efforts continue year after year.

Beautification projects often happen quietly in the background, but their impact is visible every day. The flower baskets help create a welcoming first impression for visitors and contribute to the sense of pride many residents feel in their community.

The annual beautification campaign remains underway, and gifts of any amount are welcome. To support the program, donate online or mail a contribution to the Shelton-Mason County Chamber Foundation, PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584.