K Squared wellness gifts drive

Katy Colvin and Kesha Darji, owners of the K Squared Artisan Boutique at The Avenue East Cobb, have begun a fundraiser to purchase wellness gifts for healthcare workers and to support the work of their fellow artisans.

Colvin sent along word to East Cobb News that the gifts will be distributed to workers at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and the WellStar North Fulton Hospital. Details here:

“Donations will be collected through the GoFundMe website at www.gf.me/u/xx5ipu. One donation of $10 will go towards a wellness gift valued at $12 to $20. Not only will this donation provide a gift for a local healthcare worker to show that the community supports them, but the money will also be used to purchase gifts made by local artisans to help them deal with the financial impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.”

Katy further says that “it’s a rewarding situation for both sides. So many artists have been impacted by the cancellation of art shows and were forced to close their doors, leaving them without anyway to earn income. Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff are the real action heroes of the crisis and we have the opportunity to lift their spirits and show them we care. We are hoping that this can do a little bit to help.“ 

She said the GoFundMe fundraiser has raised over $1,000 with a goal to raise $10,000 to provide 1,000 wellness gifts for both hospitals.

The gifts will be distributed next week and another fundraiser may begin soon to extend the gift-buying program.

She said some of the artisanal businesses they sell include, but are not limited to:

• Regina’s Farm Kitchen
• The Toasted Nut
• Jack Be Nimble
• LRW Designs
• Elizabeth Matthews Designs
• The Sassy Buck
• Lexicon of Love
• True & Radient
• Iron Angel
• Stoneridge Foods

“It’s hard to choose though. We love all our artisans we sell and they are just great people who are so passionate about what they do! They are all small local businesses and we adore them all!”