About
The Open Door Bakery offers hope and opportunity through the communal art of baking.
Our passionate team of bakers includes past and present residents of the Open Door Women’s Center at Degage Ministries. All of the bakery profits directly support this overnight shelter for women in crisis.
The Open Door Bakery provides women with an opportunity for meaningful work, and delicious baked goods to our wider community.
Our Team
Brittani
Baking Team
Meet… Brittani
Position: Open Door Bakery Assistant
Favorite Cookie: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk
Best part of the baking process: Working with the dough!
What gifts do you give to Open Door Bakery?
I have a happy personality.
What gifts do you receive from Open Door Bakery?
This group of ladies gives me friendship and also a sense of family. There’s no judgment here. Everyone is sweet and encouraging!
Roniell
Baking Team
Meet… Roniell
Position: Open Door Bakery Assistant
Favorite Cookie: Lemon Cherry
Best part of the baking process: Mixing and cookie design
What gifts do you give to Open Door Bakery?
I give support, stability, and creativity.
What gifts do you receive from Open Door Bakery?
They’re like a family. We are a great team, and work well together!
Theresa
Baking Team
Meet… Theresa
Position: Open Door Bakery Assistant
Favorite Cookie: Lemon Cherry
Best part of the baking process: All of it!
What gifts do you give to Open Door Bakery?
I love talking about what God is doing in my life, and encouraging the team with my personal story.
What gifts do you receive from Open Door Bakery?
A sense of friendship and support. It’s hard to trust people, but we have built trust in each other and that is a huge gift!
Yvonne
Baking Team
Meet… Yvonne
Position: Open Door Bakery Assistant
Favorite Cookie: Lemon Cherry
Best part of the baking process: Anything that keeps my hands busy
What gifts do you give to Open Door Bakery?
I’m good at inspiring everyone to work together, and to stay focused. I’m also a mix master!
What gifts do you receive from Open Door Bakery?
These ladies give me a feeling of belonging. I love working in such a positive environment!