Empowering Lives Through Flowers
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Flowers that empower
Welcome to Southside Blooms, a non-profit farm-to-vase florist that sprouted from the seeds of compassion and a commitment to community uplifting.
We proudly stand as a project under the wing of the Chicago Eco House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to leverage sustainability for the alleviation of inner-city poverty.
Southside Blooms was born out of compassion and a deep commitment to community well-being. Recognizing the untapped potential of vacant lots in underserved neighborhoods, we saw an opportunity to not just beautify these spaces but also create employment opportunities for inner-city kids.
Quilen & Hannah Blackwell
Founders
Best Sellers
Never miss a special occasion ever again with our Any Product, Anytime subscription service where you can choose anything on our shop page and set it to come to you as often as you like (including once a year for those special occasion dates like an anniversary or Valentine’s Day)!
Mother’s Day Bouquet – Pre-Order
$72.00 $58.00
Happy Gerbera Daisy Bouquet – Bright Color Daisy Flowers
$55.00
Bright Gladiolus Bouquet – Mixed Gladiolus Flowers
$64.00
Sunshine Meadow Bouquet – Sunflowers and Roses
$64.00
Sapphire Blue Roses – Premium Tinted Rose Bouquet
$72.00
April Birth Flower Bouquet – A Bright & Joyful Birthday Gift
$64.00
Blooming Moments
Impact beyond blooms
Join us on our journey to transform vacant lots into vibrant spaces and empower local youth. Sign up to volunteer and be a vital part of our mission!
Alleviating Inner-City Poverty
We inspire economic empowerment and uplift communities by creating jobs for youth in underserved neighborhoods through our flower farms.
Developing Sustainable Living
Our flower farms showcase innovative rainwater irrigation systems and solar energy, promoting sustainable living practices with enthusiasm.
Creating Safer Cities
We transform vacant lots into vibrant flower farms, revitalizing the community.
Transforming Local Communities
We transform vacant lots into vibrant flower farms, revitalizing the community.
Improving Economic Development
Our mission is to transform neglected vacant lots into thriving solar-powered flower farms, igniting both community beauty and economic development
Nurturing Environmental Stewardship
Our regenerative farming practices inspire a healthier and more sustainable future, improving soil health, promoting biodiversity, and leading by example as environmental stewards.
Floral services for every occasion
From life’s biggest celebrations to meaningful community events, our floral designs are crafted with care, intention, and impact.
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Empowered blooms club
Join our Empowering Blooms Club, where every subscription fuels at-risk youth jobs, drives community transformation, and nurtures a greener environment. Choose monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly plans, and cancel anytime to ensure your flowers continue making a lasting impact.
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Shop with impact
Flower Bouquets & Eco Friendly Gifts Make a conscious choice with Southside Blooms. Start shopping now and see the impact of your purchase unfold.
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Empowered blooms club
Join our Empowering Blooms Club, where every subscription fuels at-risk youth jobs, drives community transformation, and nurtures a greener environment. Choose monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly plans, and cancel anytime to ensure your flowers continue making a lasting impact.
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Shop with impact
Flower Bouquets & Eco Friendly Gifts Make a conscious choice with Southside Blooms. Start shopping now and see the impact of your purchase unfold.
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Based on 399 Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 399 reviews Posted on Erika J Bullard25 October 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr.Blackwell Is A TRUE HOMETOWN HERO❣️Absolutely GORGEOUS Flowers & Holiday Bouquets ❣️Last Longer Than The Tipical 5 Days ❤️🫵🏽 🌻🌷🌸🪻🌹Posted on Eric Grover20 October 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a great place to do business, very helpful and responsive to community needs...Posted on Dominique C15 October 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a tremendously delayed review, but we used SSB for our wedding in March and fully recommend! They’ve got a great mission and were fantastic to work with throughout the planning process. The flowers we initially wanted weren’t quite in season yet by the time we had our wedding, but the team at SSB still pulled through with different flowers in our color scheme and we got tons of compliments from our guests - everyone wanted to go home with a small vase of flowers! My highlight though was showing up to our venue on the day of to make sure our family & friends who were helping with the set up had everything they needed and when I arrived the incredible young people who delivered our flowers and set up the space were already finished and heading out! They chatted with me a bit and were so respectful and did a beautiful job. Cheers to the SSB team for helping to make our day so beautiful!Posted on Shelby Gordon11 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Southside Blooms provided beautiful florals for our wedding! The pictures are from the day after the wedding and being transported across the city, and they still look beautiful!Posted on Stanbo Miller7 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic organization with gorgeous flower arrangements. Shipping was fast and post order communication was stellar. Will definitely use again. Reviewing an order delivered to Austin, TX. Photo is a bouquet I got while visiting Chicago.Posted on Lesley January23 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These flowers were absolutely beautiful and perfect for what I wanted - a gift for supporting a friend who lost someone. Southside Blooms website was easy to use, and when I needed to reschedule, their automated call system was super simple and easy, honestly better than any other call system I've ever used, which is saying something when there are so many massive companies that have bad ones. Their beautiful cards are a nice touch as well. Would highly recommend and love supporting their cause!Posted on Katie Bond4 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Southside Blooms for my wedding bouquet. It was one of the only florists I could find where we could just order one bouquet (we did DIY for the rest of our decor). I was so happy with my bouquet. It was exactly what I was looking for and it somehow survived the 90+ degree heat of the day!Posted on BPI Communications23 June 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Southside Blooms was amazing to work with for our annual fundraiser - and our guests were thrilled as well, having had great experiences and loving their work! We had to make sure we hid some arrangements because they were disappearing so fast. Everyone was so flexible and they made our last minute needs work out - thank you so much for the awesome experience!
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From weddings and corporate events to everyday arrangements, we’ve got you covered with our full-service flower shop. Order a bouquet for your loved one, or sign up for our monthly floral subscription service for fresh blooms all year round. Every purchase is available for local pick up or nationwide shipping.
Frequently Asked Question
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