Campaign Introduction
At Aurora Bakery, we are creating a unique gathering place where individuals with differing abilities engage with the broader community.
Aurora Bakery Expansion
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$20,000
Funding Goal -
$20,265
Funds Raised -
Jul 2022
Ended -
Target Date
Campaign End Method
Campaign Story
About Us
Aurora Bakery is a retail shop on Main Street in Newport, NH and part of Road To Independence (RTI), a 501 (c) 3. The goal of RTI is to offer meaningful work experiences that enhance life skills valuable in all aspects of their lives.
Since 2011, RTI has offered non-riding donkey, horticultural and outreach programs. Aurora Bakery was added in 2017.
See articles about our business and crowdfunding campaign in the Eagle Times: For The Love Of Baking: Aurora Bakery offers a platter of opportunities and the Newport Times: The Local Crowd Upper Valley: Building Regional Prosperity and Resilience.
At our bakery, participants work in all aspects of a retail bakery:
- Making baked goods from scratch
- Packaging and presenting products for sale
- Serving customers
After four years of growth and development with broad community support, Aurora Bakery has a unique opportunity to expand at its present location. The physical expansion from 450 to 950 square feet has doubled our footprint. The larger and more efficient workspace has allowed us to:
- Develop a more genuine work environment to accommodate more than one participant at a time
- Participate in a second Farmers Market which increased both revenue and our customer base
- Attract additional volunteers to work with participants and produce bakery products
- Transition two more participants into paid, part-time employment bringing the total to three
Help Us Grow
At this time the Bakery Expansion seeks to:
- Create a variety of seating for customers and the community
- Expand our menu to include savory items such as sandwiches, soups and salads
- Provide more and varied work experiences for our participants
Specifically, we are seeking funds for:
| Purchases of a larger mixer and a bread slicer | $3,000 |
| Tables, chairs, and other furnishings for indoor and outdoor seating | $2,000 |
| Landscaping to include gardens and pruning apple tree | $2,000 |
| New signage to improve our visibility | $500 |
| Salary support for addl staff (25 hrs @ $15.50 for 24 weeks) | $9,300 |
| Scholarships to support current unsponsored participants | $3,200 |
| TOTAL | $20,000 |
We hope that you share our enthusiasm for this capital campaign. The results of this fundraiser will be priceless!!
What More Can You Do?
- Share our campaign with your networks
- Visit our bakery or order online
- Volunteer with us
- Follow us on Facebook
Rewards
$25
10% off at Aurora Bakery
For any donation over $25, receive 10% off of any regular bakery or freezer purchase as a Thank You for your support
$100
Invitation to our Re-opening Event
In addition to the discount above, donors of $100 or more will receive an invitation to Aurora's Re-opening event in Fall 2022
$250
Special Tasting Event
In addition to the items above, donors will receive an invitation to a Special Tasting Event to help select the 2022 Holiday Menu
$500
Raffle for an RTI Picnic and Walk
In addition to the above, one lucky donor will receive a Picnic Lunch carried by donkeys (optional) on a date and location mutually selected. The picnic will include both savory and sweet items from Aurora Bakery for up to 6 people. To be used by June 2023.
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4/17/2022
Stretch Goal: So Generous!
Our supporters have been so generous to us that we are stretching our goal to $20,000. This reflects our ongoing staffing and scholarship needs. We are so grateful for your enthusiastic support.
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Matching Challenge and Happy Birthday to Aurora Bakery
Some great news.
We are excited to announce a matching challenge, now active on our crowdfunding campaign!
An anonymous donor will match each donation dollar for dollar up to $250. That means your contribution will be doubled starting NOW. Support us today!
It’s also our BIRTHDAY on Sunday, June 19!
Join us in celebrating today, Saturday, June 18, at Aurora Bakery for our Open House. There will be birthday cake and other goodies for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there!
| Name | Campaign Location | Date |
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| , | July 07, 2022 | |
| , | July 07, 2022 | |
| Town Fair Tire Foundation | Eat Haven, CT | July 07, 2022 |
| Leah Hudon | Newport, NH | June 29, 2022 |
| Monica Blum | Woodbridge, CT | June 29, 2022 |
| Sylvia Alberta | Enfield, NH | June 28, 2022 |
| Anonymous | Portsmouth, NH | June 28, 2022 |
| Theresa Joyal | Newport, NH | June 27, 2022 |
| Mary O'Mara | Newport, NH | June 27, 2022 |
| Richard Gassett | Newport, NH | June 27, 2022 |
| Lauren Nelson | Ryegate, VT | June 26, 2022 |
| susan johnson | Hartford, VT | June 24, 2022 |
| Anonymous | Etna, NH | June 24, 2022 |
| Joan Conrad | Croydon, NH | June 20, 2022 |
| Tom & Jennifer Elliott | Durham, NH | June 20, 2022 |
| Carole Carley | Newport, NH | June 20, 2022 |
| Gail Cartier | Newport, VT | June 19, 2022 |
| Susan Deland | Pelham, NY | June 19, 2022 |
| Laurel Jackson | Newport, NH | June 18, 2022 |
| , | June 08, 2022 | |
| DING Fund | Sunapee, NH | June 08, 2022 |
| Elaine Frank | Newport, NH | June 06, 2022 |
| Cathryn Baird | Newport, NH | May 19, 2022 |
| Charen Urban | Newport, NH | May 19, 2022 |
| Pleasant Lake Veterinary Clinic | New London, NH | May 19, 2022 |
| John & Linda Gibson | North Sutton, NH | May 19, 2022 |
| Go Lightly Consignment | New London, NH | May 19, 2022 |
| Dale Stillman | Monroe Township, NJ | May 11, 2022 |
| John Chadwick | Bradford, NH | May 03, 2022 |
| Marjorie Erickson | New London, NH | April 27, 2022 |
| Elena and Kenneth Spence | Ridgefield, CT | April 27, 2022 |
| Joyce Sielewicz | Newport, NH | April 25, 2022 |
| Carroll Concrete | Newport, NH | April 25, 2022 |
| Christie Whipple | Newport, NH | April 25, 2022 |
| Laurel Jackson | Newport, NH | April 23, 2022 |
| Rob and Maureen Prohl | Elkins, NH | April 23, 2022 |
| , | April 22, 2022 | |
| Tom & Jennifer Elliott | Durham, NH | April 20, 2022 |
| Katelyn Heller | Laramie, WY | April 20, 2022 |
| Margot Estabrook | Newport, NH | April 19, 2022 |
| Dean Routson | Baltimore, VT | April 19, 2022 |
| Joan Holleran | New London, NH | April 18, 2022 |
| Jeffrey Bernier | Newport, NH | April 17, 2022 |
| william chabot | Canaan, NH | April 15, 2022 |
| Nathan and Kathy Walker | new london, NH | April 15, 2022 |
| Catherine Kiernan | New London, NH | April 13, 2022 |
| Anonymous | Anonymous, NH | April 13, 2022 |
| Deborah Pasculano | Boston, MA | April 13, 2022 |
| Betsy Harrison | Georges Mills, VT | April 12, 2022 |
| Barbara Marzelli | NEWBURY, NH | April 12, 2022 |
| Jonathan Kesler | GREENSBORO, NC | April 12, 2022 |
| Nancy Larowe | Norwich, VT | April 11, 2022 |
| Erik Schneiderhan | Toronto, Ontario, | April 11, 2022 |
| william Ross | seattle, WA | April 11, 2022 |
| Renee Ornes | Andover, MA | April 11, 2022 |
| Kathleen Harris | Venice, FL | April 10, 2022 |
| Cathryn Baird | Newport, NH | April 09, 2022 |
| Sharon Morse | Bradford, NH | April 08, 2022 |
| Ken & Jackie Wolff | Campton, NH | April 07, 2022 |
| Catherine Barber | Somerville, MA | April 06, 2022 |
| Judy Thackaberry | Sunapee, NH | April 05, 2022 |
| Christine Consales | Van Buren Twp, MI | April 04, 2022 |
| Susan Sherman | Washington, DC | April 04, 2022 |
| Violet Simpson | Newport, NH | April 03, 2022 |
| Janet Bavicchi | New London, NH | March 29, 2022 |
| Jen Risley | Keene, NH | March 29, 2022 |
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Aurora Bakery Matching Challenge 1:1Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar you give will be matched (up to $250). Double your impact today!$250 matched of $250
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