Better Detroit Youth Moves has been supporting youth in and surrounding Detroit for many years.
Recently they partnered with the Autism Society of Greater Detroit to start the AS.PIE baking co; a revolutionary program founded on a For Youth / By Youth social enterprise.
The program supports our community by making “Products with a Purpose” to fight isolation and loneliness in our ASD community.
In this program, isolated ASD teens and adults receive peer support while practicing skills needed to be successful out in the community, including: increased employ-ability and entrepreneurship skills. Boosting personal productivity, increase in conflict-resolving skills, improving outlook on life & an increased quality of life are all key outcomes for participants.
Better Detroit Youth Moves has been a solid partner and supporter of the special needs community, We look forward to many more years of collaboration with them. Top Notch organization.
My name is Alia, I'm 19 & I am one of the lead bakers with the AS.Pie program (a collaboration between the Autism Society of Greater Detroit and the Better Detroit Brownie Company).
This youth-led program teaches life skills, baking skills and business skills to youth and young adults with disabilities, and gives them a way to help others while making new friends. We hope to make and bake a Greater Detroit through our partnership.
Everything we bake helps to cover costs to fund and grow our program so we can provide more opportunities for more youth to be involved.
This program has helped me grow as a person and a leader in my community. I love working with the special needs community and supporting them as they learn new skills and make themselves more employable.