Baking for Independence

Ah-Jun (pseudonym) has been working in the sheltered workshop for 11 years, mainly doing cleaning tasks. Recently, he challenged himself by expressing the desire to press smiley-face cookies .

At first, Ah-Jun focused only on speed, wanting to be faster than his peers, but often overlooked quality. With the patient guidance of his job coach, he gradually learned to slow down, prioritize quality, and then improve his pace step by step.

His hard work paid off! After six months, Ah-Jun can now press one smiley-face cookie every two seconds—and most importantly, he finds joy and pride in every cookie he makes .

At our storefront, Chung (alias) is primarily responsible for preparing beverages—from classic teas to fresh milk tea, whether hot or cold, nothing seems to stump him.

Behind Chung’s smooth drink-making skills lies the dedicated support and effort of his job coach. Originally, the recipe instructions were written on a single page, with each step simply listed. This format made it difficult for Chung to follow, as he often skipped steps, leading to inconsistent quality. To help him succeed, the job coach redesigned the recipe into a flashcard format—one step per card—so Chung could accurately complete each part of the process, one page at a time.

Every individual has their own sky to soar in. At the foundation, we train each person based on their abilities, empowering them to become self-reliant. If you share this vision, even a small donation or the purchase of a meal made by our trainees can help them grow and thrive. We warmly invite you to join us in supporting this meaningful cause!