Sweet Impact Initiative

Not your mother’s bake sale - also, not a bake sale

A group of passionate local bakers raising funds and slinging cookies to keep
the money coming to those in need in Western North Carolina.

Next Event:
Friday
December 20th, 2024
5pm - 8pm

Lexington Glassworks Studio

81 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Come for the cookies, stay for the:
- Live Music with The Wilder Flower
- Last-minute holiday shopping, take home some beautiful local glass art for you and a friend ;)
- Complimentary refreshments and good company—meet your bakers!
Raffles, Raffles, Raffles! Local art and experiences will be up for grabs
- are you feeling lucky?

Meet the December Bakers:


Add a little spice:

The December bakers will be judged by local food blogger Stu Helm and local Chef and “The Big Brunch “ finalist - J Chong! in the battle of Asheville’s best holiday cookie. Join the fun, and get your ticket today to see who will wear the cookie crown!

December Beneficiary -
WNC Long Haul - Recovery and Resilience Fund

Long Haul - Recovery and Resilience Fund: A Donor-Advised Fund Through CFWNC

100% of ticket sales support Western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene by focusing on continued support in Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Support for individuals impacted or displaced. This donor-advised fund through CFWNC adapts its fund distributions to meet the evolving needs of the community at the 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and 3-year marks post-storm, ensuring resources are directed where they are most critically needed at each phase of recovery. No applications are necessary as this is a donor-directed fund targeting causes addressing these needs.

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Want to join
our ranks?

Learn what it means to commit to baking for an event here in our FAQ.

*Baking spots are CLOSED for our December 20th event, but please feel free to fill out this form as we hope to continue these events throughout the year, and we will need you for
the next round!

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