About Us

Hazel Frye – Owner

Our Story

Founded in 2015, Beyond Words Gift Baskets grew out of a simple belief: that even the smallest act of care can land big in someone’s heart. What started as one person’s creative hustle slowly became a mission-driven effort to bring comfort, dignity, and joy to people who need it most.

Before Beyond Words became an organization, its founder spent 10 years as a street vendor, sharing hand selected creations at local festivals, community events, and open-air markets. Those years weren’t just about selling—they were about connecting. Every basket, every crafted item, every conversation with a passerby helped shape the spirit of what Beyond Words Gift Baskets would eventually become.

Today, the heart of the work remains the same: creating beautifully curated, thoughtfully assembled baskets meant to uplift, encourage, and remind people they’re not forgotten. From students who need a boost, to seniors who need comfort, to individuals experiencing homelessness who need dignity and essentials, Beyond Words Gift Baskets serves with compassion and purpose.

What began at a small vendor table has transformed into a growing outreach effort—still fueled by creativity, still grounded in community, and still built one meaningful connection at a time.

Beyond Words Gift Baskets isn’t just about what goes in the baskets. It’s about what they represent: hope, care, and a reminder that kindness never goes out of style

Our Mission

When words are not enough — send a Beyond Words Gift Basket. This guiding belief shapes everything we do. We create meaningful, heartfelt baskets that speak comfort, care, and compassion into the lives of people who need support the most.

Our Vision

Beyond Words Gift Baskets envisions a community where no one feels unseen, unsupported, or forgotten. Our goal is to make compassion tangible—one basket-one box-one gift, one connection, one moment of kindness at a time. We strive to become a trusted source of comfort and dignity for individuals facing challenges, and a bridge between generous hearts and those who need encouragement the most.