Local florist turning Valentine's Day bouquets into fundraiser for The Lighthouse
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
A local florist will continue her goal of doing good as she prepares for one of the busiest days of the year – Valentine’s Day. 
Pat Henson, owner of Picture Perfect Floral and Catering, will be selling one dozen roses and a box of DeBrand’s chocolates for $45 – with a portion of the proceeds from each sale benefiting Interfaith Mission’s The Lighthouse Homeless Shelter. The Lighthouse is Whitley County’s only homeless shelter and it is located on Business 30 on the west side of Columbia City.
Henson said the roses are available in a box or in a vase.
“Every year we do donate to a charity,” Henson said of her annual Valentine’s Day sales.
“Last year, we donated to the Whitley County 4-H Club. I like to do a different charity each year,” she said. Henson said she occasionally works with The Lighthouse during the year and felt like this was a good opportunity to further assist the shelter.
“We wanted to keep it as economical as we can and yet still give back to the community,” Henson said of her gift package. “It’s two fold.”
Henson suggests people place their orders as early as possible. Credit cards will be accepted and delivery is available. Call in orders at 244-4811 or visit the website by clicking here.