Non-Profit Organization

Hopecakes Bakery Ottawa

Info@hopecakesbakery.com

Vision

A world with more kindness, positivity, and collaborative communities. 

Mission

Cupcake decorating workshops with youth in a neurodivergent-friendly environment. Fostering pro-sociality by delivering the cupcakes, with positive quotes on the bottom, to charities, retirement homes, hospitals and community centres. 

Approach

Based on positive psychology principles and research.

About

Hopecakes Bakery is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering mental health awareness and nurturing pro-social behavior through our unique cupcake initiatives. We engage youth in meaningful activities that emphasize the joy of giving and the importance of community involvement. By decorating and personally delivering cupcakes to various community centers, including retirement homes and hospitals, we provide an enriching experience that promotes empathy, kindness, and a sense of responsibility among young participants. In addition, the cupcakes each come with a positive quote which spreads positivity and hope throughout the people it reaches. Our mission is rooted in the belief that small acts of kindness can have a profound impact on individual and community well-being.

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Activities

  • Youth Cupcake Decorating and Delivery Workshops
    • Engage youth in decorating cupcakes.
    • Organize deliveries of these cupcakes to local retirement homes, hospitals, charities, and community centers, fostering a sense of community service and empathy.
  • Charity Cupcake Fundraising Events
    • Host events where cupcakes are sold to raise funds for various causes, engaging the community in charitable activities.
  • Cupcake Deliveries to Inspire Positivity and Hope
    • Deliver cupcakes to hospitals, mental health programs, charities, and communities where a message of hope and positivity is needed, spreading joy and compassion.

What the research says

  1. Happiness and Relationships: The longest study on happiness has identified that the primary cause of happiness is relationships, highlighting the crucial role of interpersonal connections in overall well-being​​.
  1. Prosocial Behavior and Relationship Formation: There is a positive correlation between prosocial behavior and the likelihood of forming relationships. Engaging in prosocial activities increases the chances of being in a stable relationship​​.
  1. Prosociality and Happiness in Blue Zones: In Denmark, which is one of the happiest countries, belonging to the “Blue Zone Countries,” 41% of people volunteer their time in associations, suggesting a strong link between community involvement and happiness.
  1. Decline in Empathy Levels: Today’s 20-year-olds exhibit empathy levels that are 40% lower compared to those from 40 years ago, indicating a generational shift in empathetic tendencies.
  1. Empathy and Happiness: Studies have shown that spending on others increases happiness more than spending money on oneself. In comparative studies, individuals who spent on others reported sustained happiness after, a day after, and a week after the expenditure, whereas those who spent on themselves experienced happiness only on the day of the spending. 

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