We are a family-owned and operated artisan chocolate company that trains and employs individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. It was started by Valerie for her son, Blake, a young man with autism, in 2013 in her home kitchen. In 2016, we moved into our shop in Jupiter, Florida. Our purpose is to offer delicious chocolate confections while also helping individuals with special needs. We accomplish this in two ways: By providing individuals with developmental disabilities training and by providing employment opportunities in some circumstances. In addition to training, each participant can engage in meaningful and purposeful experiences, emphasizing the development of practical business skills that they can incorporate into their lives. We started with one young man and now have trained close to 100 individuals with autism and other special needs in our program.
Students must be at least 12 years old to volunteer. Masks are required.
Volunteering only takes place from Monday to Friday. Students can volunteer after school or on days when there is no school.
If you would like to inquire about volunteering, please email Valerie and share the following information:
- How will working with neurodiverse students fit into your goals and the final outcome of your mitzvah project?
- How will you share your final project with others?
- What time can you commit to volunteering?
Valerie will set up a meeting with you and a parent to ensure this is the right fit.
