About Fresh Start
A redemptive social enterprise where artisan baking and Kingdom hospitality create dignified employment pathways and welcoming community.
Why Fresh Start Exists
Fresh Start began with a simple observation: many capable individuals want to work but face barriers that traditional employers won't accommodate. Past mistakes, recovery journeys, disabilities, or gaps in employment history create walls that talent and willingness alone can't overcome.
We saw an opportunity to bridge that gap. A bakery provides structured, skill-building work in an environment where consistency, teamwork, and showing up matter more than a pristine resume.
But we also recognized something deeper: that bread broken together has always been a way humans build community. The same loaves that provide job training can also provide connection. The same tables where we work can become tables where we belong.
Fresh Start isn't just about giving people jobs. It's about inviting them into a community where dignity is restored, skills are developed, and the hospitality of Christ is extended to all.
Why Work & Tables Matter
Dignity
Earning a paycheck for honest work restores self-respect. Being welcomed at a table affirms worth.
Structure
Regular schedules and expectations create stability. Shared meals create rhythm and belonging.
Community
Working alongside others builds accountability. Eating together builds relationship.
The Social Enterprise Model
Fresh Start operates as a social enterprise—a real business with a redemptive mission.
What This Means
- We sell real products to real customers
- Revenue supports operations and reduces grant dependency
- Participants do meaningful work, not make-work
- Skills learned transfer directly to employment
- Hospitality creates community beyond transactions
Why It Works
- Market accountability ensures quality and efficiency
- Earned revenue creates long-term sustainability
- Real customers validate the training program
- Business discipline drives continuous improvement
- Community tables extend impact beyond employment
What Guides Us
Dignity
Every person bears the image of God and deserves respect, regardless of past mistakes or current circumstances.
Excellence
We hold ourselves and our products to high standards because our participants deserve real skills.
Hospitality
We welcome all to our tables, extending the generous invitation of Christ to every guest.
Grace
We extend patience and second chances while maintaining clear expectations for growth.
See How It Works
Learn more about our workforce model and community gatherings.