Supporting kids and families to make happy memories during challenging times.
Addie’s Sunshine and Treats
Addie’s Sunshine and Treats is a mobile ice cream cart and bake sale initiative dedicated to making the community a sweeter place while creating inclusive job opportunities for young people with disabilities. Volunteers at the cart gain valuable real-world work experience, from operating a sales system to managing cash, inventory, and providing customer service. Addie addresses societal barriers by empowering people with disabilities to develop meaningful job skills, extending beyond typical roles.
In addition to serving frozen treats, Addie also bakes and sells her delicious homemade treats at The Sandbox Bar and Grill. All proceeds from Addie’s Sunshine and Treats are donated to Spread Your Sunshine, a non-profit that supports fun and engaging activities for children facing financial or health challenges.
About Us
Spread Your Sunshine is a project founded by Addie Loerzel in 2021. After a conversation with a volunteer coordinator at Churches United, Addie discovered that numerous children miss out on enjoyable experiences due to economic challenges. Drawing from her experience with disability, Addie decided to take action. Spread Your Sunshine collaborates with local organizations to address the social needs of children, ensuring that all kids can create happy memories, regardless of their circumstance.
Spread Your Sunshine aims to bring joy and positive experiences to children facing economic barriers.
How we help
Spread Your Sunshine organizes enjoyable events for kids and families! We provide activities that are typically available for the community. However, recognizing that transportation can be a challenge for many families, we either bring the activities directly to them or arrange transportation. It’s a wonderful initiative to ensure that all children can participate and create happy memories, regardless of their circumstances.
Previous Events
- Brunch with the Easter Bunny
- Healthy Cooking Classes
- Halloween Parties
- Back to School Carnivals
- Art Classes
- Cookies with Mrs. Claus
- Community Events
- And so much more
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