Community Spotlight: Project Sparkle

“It started as us being able to share a little token of appreciation on one hand, and then it gave business owners who weren’t quite sure how we would be affected by this…a way to continue our business and something to focus on in what was a super uncertain time for us as well,” said Lammers.

Lammers says she has been amazed with the overwhelming positive response and humbled that her efforts have even inspired others throughout the Ann Arbor community to create their own acts of kindness.

“It’s just a piece of jewelry, I’m not saving lives out here, but it provides a smile and serves as a token of appreciation to people, who at this point in life and with the pandemic, could really use it,” said Lammers. “It’s all I can do, so that was kind of my message.

“I know jewelry, this is what I do, so this is how I’m going to choose to give back.”

With the hope that individuals can safely resume daily activities soon, Lammers is looking forward to the next phase of Project Sparkle, Random Acts of Sparkle. As Lammers describes it, this new phase will still embrace providing jewelry as tokens of joy, gratitude and positivity. Until then, Lammers will continue to do what she knows best for essential workers: spread a little sparkle.

To learn more about Project Sparkle, contact Christine Lammers here.