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Bakers for Justice

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The sidewalk “bake sale” – a force for social change?

Who would have thought that an old-fashioned community tradition, the sidewalk “bake sale”, could be a force for social change? But that is just what happened.

Tricia Webb and her friends had been working for years to make the front door to her building in the Fillmore Center accessible for her and others with disabilities (or just an arm full or groceries). The front door was heavy and for Tricia and others, required a call to an off-site security guard or stranger passer-by to open the heavy security door to go home to her apartment.

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But that all changed when the Community Living Campaign, with the help of chief baker and organizer, Judy Auda, decided to do a Bake Sale in front of the building. They did their homework on the rules for ADA access. They researched the laws about bake sales and public sidewalks. They made up a factsheet to inform passers-by. And they asked everyone they knew who liked to bake to get busy. Then everyone met on the sidewalk in front of Fillmore Center to start raising money to fix the door.

One week later, the manager of Fillmore Center graciously agreed to replace the door and cover the entire cost. Everyone celebrated, especially Tricia and those that lived in her building.

So what’s next? That’s up to you!
Know a “wrong” that needs to be “righted”?
Maybe you like to bake but everyone you know is on a diet.
We’re the group for you. Join our band of merry bakers today!

Watch the success stories of our bake sale on YouTube.

For more Information:

Contact: Judy Auda
Phone: 415.826.3194
Email: judyauda@yahoo.com