Sweet Blessings First Thoughts

I was originally drawn to Sweet Blessings because it is such a unique non-profit organization. Sweet Blessings was founded in 2011 by Ashley Boyd Gann. The organization makes beautiful birthday cakes for children living in poverty or dealing with a serious, life threatening illness. Sweet Blessings' mission is to make the children that they serve feel special on their birthday while spreading the message of Christ. They want to let the children know that someone is looking out for them even if everything else seems to be going wrong in their lives. There is a focus on the individual through this process; the cake even comes in a decorative package with a personalized birthday card. The children never expect that something that special could happen to them. The mission of Sweet Blessings is touching to me.

Sweet Blessings' first cake, Feb. 2011 (photo from sweetblessingscakes.org)

I am thrilled to be paired with Sweet Blessings! They help spread light to children's lives by providing cakes similar to what is seen on TV on shows such as Cake Boss. People may not realize what the effects of a birthday cake could be on a child going through a difficult time. Personally, I always feel special on my birthday. However, some children live in a home where it is hard to even get food to the table or they are constantly worried about their health. They may not have that same special feeling that I do on my birthday. Sweet Blessings allows these children to know that they are loved and cared about enough to receive a lavish cake and to be celebrated for who they are. 

I have not yet served with Sweet Blessings, however, it is apparent that the impact of their cakes spreads far beyond the child’s actual birthday. Before researching the organization, I wasn’t aware that Sweet Blessings is a faith based organization. Now that I have discovered that it is faith based, I am even more excited to serve at Sweet Blessings. I am making a goal to serve with Sweet Blessings every week so that I can learn how to make and decorate the cakes. I believe that if I put a lot into the experience I will get more out of it. It will also allow me be able to help Sweet Blessings to the best of my ability. I cannot wait to get started!