Our Impact
Teaching Skills,
Building Confidence
At GoodWork, every cookie is an opportunity to learn something new. Our bakers practice skills such as following recipes, staying organized, managing time, and paying attention to detail as they mix, shape, bake, and package every cookie. These skills don't just make better bakers; they prepare our participants for success in a wide range of jobs and community settings.
But the most important growth happens beyond the recipe cards. In our supportive, inclusive environment, every new skill mastered becomes a boost in confidence. Every completed batch of cookies builds independence. And every proud moment adds to a growing sense of pride and belonging. Here, learning isn’t just about baking cookies; it’s about building a foundation for meaningful work, friendships, and brighter futures.
ACTIVITY
MORE THAN
15
BAKERS
on the
pathway to employment
OVER
7,000
COOKIES BAKED
crafted by
hands gaining skills
OVER
350
BAGS PACKAGED
with
purpose and pride
Our Stories
"I miss Toby. Baking dog cookies makes me feel like he's still here. And I have lots of fun with my friends. My favorite thing is putting cookies in bags."
Owen, Baker
Community in
Every Batch
Our kitchen is more than a workplace, it’s a community where everyone belongs. Each batch brings people together, from volunteers to retail partners to families. Every cookie supports an inclusive community where participants shine and dogs receive a treat worth celebrating.
Corporate Sponsors
Corporate partners play a powerful role in helping GoodWork Dog Cookie Co. create opportunities, build community, and change lives. When your company supports GoodWork, you’re not just backing a local social enterprise, you’re investing in meaningful work for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, sustainable practices through our PupCycle program, and a more inclusive future for everyone.
Your team’s involvement, whether through financial support, volunteer days in the kitchen, product donations, or sponsoring events, helps our participants learn valuable job skills, gain confidence, and feel the pride of contributing to something bigger. And just as importantly, your employees get to experience the joy, connection, and purpose that comes from working side‑by‑side with our talented bakers.
Partnering with GoodWork isn’t just good philanthropy; it’s a way to bring your company’s values to life. Together, we can build a community rooted in inclusion, sustainability, and the simple joy of creating cookies that make pups (and people) smile. Let’s make an impact - one cookie, one partnership, and one wagging tail at a time.