Wrapped in Love: A Mother’s Day Celebration at Spring Creek Towers 

By JaJuan Morris-Guity  

Soft blush florals framed the room as laughter drifted between tables lined with paint brushes, journals, teacups, and handwritten affirmations. Mothers, children, and friends gathered beneath warm lighting and welcoming smiles as the “Wrapped in Love: Moments for Mom” celebration transformed the lower level of the Brooklyn Sports Club into a sanctuary of reflection, creativity, and connection. 

The event was organized by Family Engagement Specialist Randi Ray and Case Manager Symphony Mitchell, whose vision centered on creating a space where mothers and caregivers could feel seen, appreciated, and supported. 

“The vision really came from my own growth within the community and observing the needs of the mothers I serve,” event co-coordinator Randi Ray said. “One thing that stood out to me is how often moms put themselves last, especially when they don’t have consistent childcare support. As a Family Engagement Specialist, I wanted to create a space where they could take a break and fully enjoy themselves knowing their children were safe, engaged and well cared for. That sense of peace and comfort was a big part of the atmosphere I wanted to create.”  

Supported through collaborations with Tea, Arts & Culture, Feeling Bliss Experience and BloomAgainBklyn, Department of Social Services, Chef Dejour NYC and community partners, the Mother’s Day weekend event invited women from across the community to slow down and pour back into themselves through workshops and shared experiences designed around restoration than transaction. 

“The response was genuinely heartwarming and very appreciative of the effort we put into the atmosphere,” event co-coordinator Symphony Mitchell said. “One of the most memorable things for me was watching women from completely different walks of life naturally connect with each other throughout the day. We had mothers from shelters, community residents, staff, and partner organizations all sharing the same space, laughing together, encouraging one another, and participating in activities side by side. It created a really beautiful sense of community.” 

Mitchell explained that the structure of the event itself was deeply informed by the team’s collective acumen serving women navigating caregiving responsibilities, grief, housing instability, transition, and survival-mode living. 

“We wanted the experience to feel restorative and hands-on rather than transactional,” Mitchell said. “This event had been done differently years prior, but this year we really wanted to create something that left women feeling poured into, supported, and genuinely connected to the people around them.”  

Throughout the afternoon, attendees participated in affirmation journaling, wine glass painting, and a calming tea ceremony designed to encourage mindfulness and emotional wellness. The atmosphere balanced celebration with restoration — offering guests not just activities, but meaningful moments of pause. 

“I would absolutely love to continue expanding the event into a larger wellness and restoration experience for mothers,” Mitchell said. “This year confirmed for me how necessary these spaces are, especially for women who are constantly in survival mode, caregiving roles, or navigating difficult transitions.” 

Guests moved from each room exchanging stories, decorating keepsakes, and building new connections with neighbors they may not have met otherwise. The sense of togetherness became one of the defining elements of the gathering, reminding many attendees that community care can be just as powerful as self-care. 

“Motherhood has taught me to be brave and to have real big patience because life throws a lot of things at you when you have a kid,” East New York native Keshh said.  

By the close of the event, painted glasses had dried into personalized works of art, journal pages were filled with affirmations and reflections, and dozens of women left carrying a small gift bag — they carried a renewed sense of peace, joy, and belonging. 

“I started a foundation five years ago in honor of my son and this year, I put my all into networking and executing on our big event that we do for him,” Keshh said. “His foundation is called the KK foundation. We talk about grief, depression, mental health, wellness, and different ways to cope with grief. He passed away from AML Leukemia, and we speak largely about that because in the Black community, it doesn’t click to them that a baby can pass away or even battle cancer.”  

Looking ahead, both organizers hope to continue expanding the event into an even larger wellness and restoration experience for mothers throughout the community. 

“This year confirmed for me how necessary these spaces are,” Mitchell said. “Especially for women who are constantly pouring into others while navigating difficult transitions of their own.” 

Photos by JaJuan Morris-Guity