Mission and Origins
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Model - The Bakery
From Above is a non-profit organization. Our main revenue stream will come from generous donations and grants. Sale of the baked goods are the secondary source of revenue. The bakery also aids teens and people with special needs in developing vocational skills and opportunity for people of all ages to volunteer. |
Model - The Gathering Place
From Above has made some changes since we first opened up. We started up as a youth center and bakery, but God has us on a wider journey. We are now working with kids and with people with special abilities. Giving them the opportunities to serve the community, learning to work together and to feel good about themselves . There are different programs for kids, families, people with special abilities, elderly and the community. These programs are open to anyone! We are always looking for volunteers. 
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"As a parent, I realized there were few social outlets for Catholic teens to deepen and share their Catholic faith. Through prayer, the Holy Spirit put on my heart the idea of a Catholic Youth Center. The Holy Spirit led me to the idea of using my gift for baking as a means to start/support a Youth Center for middle and high school students." -Carrie Zehms, founder
Our Mission Statement & Purpose
Gathering God's family around His table to faithfully serve, celebrate, connect and grow.
Our Vision
The original vision of From Above was for teens to have a safe and fun place to go where they can discuss and deepen their faith. A place where true Christian friendships are developed. As time went on, now in our 3rd year, God has us on a more diverse journey. We are now working with not only kids, but people with special needs, families, the home bound and the community.
From Above is also a place for families to come together to celebrate, connect and grow.
By having the students and people with special abilities work in the bakery, it will give them life skills to help them in the future. To teach them how to work together, solve problems, take responsibility for their actions and to bring Gods love into the community and be a witness for Christ.
The bakery will produce quality baked goods using the best ingredients, exceptional customer service and most of all, using the gifts in which God gave us. The students will have a strong love for Christ and will be witnesses for Him.
Gathering God's family around His table to faithfully serve, celebrate, connect and grow.
Our Vision
The original vision of From Above was for teens to have a safe and fun place to go where they can discuss and deepen their faith. A place where true Christian friendships are developed. As time went on, now in our 3rd year, God has us on a more diverse journey. We are now working with not only kids, but people with special needs, families, the home bound and the community.
From Above is also a place for families to come together to celebrate, connect and grow.
By having the students and people with special abilities work in the bakery, it will give them life skills to help them in the future. To teach them how to work together, solve problems, take responsibility for their actions and to bring Gods love into the community and be a witness for Christ.
The bakery will produce quality baked goods using the best ingredients, exceptional customer service and most of all, using the gifts in which God gave us. The students will have a strong love for Christ and will be witnesses for Him.
Learn more about our mission in action in this article from Green Bay Press-Gazette found here!
