Gingerbread & Boards: A Fundraiser for Future Hope & Healing Center

Gingerbread & Boards: A Fundraiser for Future Hope & Healing Center

Come join us for a fun-filled day of Gingerbread House decorating and Charcuterie Board building! House of Reese and Maw-Maw's Treats are teaming up to support Future, Hope & Healing Center, as they work to raise funds to open a domestic violence shelter in Azle. Grab your friends and family and get ready to show off your decorating skills!

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: The Dream Center: Servolution Network

Let's come together to make a difference and help those in need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to give back and have a blast while doing it. See you there!

This beginner-friendly charcuterie class is designed to help participants create a festive Christmas tree-shaped Charcuterie Board. Our class will focus on basic techniques for assembling a visually appealing and delicious spread, perfect for holiday gatherings. Participants will learn about various meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and garnishes that can be used to create a themed charcuterie display!
Board size feeds up to 5
Class includes all ingredients and supplies needed to create your boards.

Unleash your creativity and build your own gingerbread masterpiece. Class includes everything you need including a pre-assembled Gingerbread House made fresh by Maw-Maw herself!

Hi, I'm Kirsten, owner of House of Reese! Reflecting on the past five years, my journey through the world of event designing and creating charcuterie boards has been such an adventure. From corporate professional to stay at home mom to finding my passion for creating and design, I'm thrilled to channel this expertise into a full service vendor for both balloons and boards.

Hi, I'm Keanan aka Maw-Maw , owner of Maw-Maw's Treats. My baking adventure started as a hobby over 25 years ago, but my passion and talent turned into a full-time gig in 2021. Drawing from my professional background in Management, Marketing, and IT, I blend my expertise with my love for baking, creating a truly unique and delightful experience for my clients. And let's talk about innovation—my cottage bakery is not your average bake shop! With state-of-the-art equipment including a 3D printer for custom cookie cutters, an icing printer for edible cake designs, and a direct-to-food printer for personalizing treats from M&Ms and Donuts to Marshmallows and Sugar Cookies, my creativity knows no bounds! But what truly sets me apart is my passion for spreading joy, creating memories, and making every celebration sweeter. I look at every treat I create as not only something to be enjoyed now but to also be memorialized for years to come in the photos and memories.

This class is perfect for ages 8+, but if you'd like to leave the kiddos at home, purchase an add-on kit! The kits are great for kids at home, or for you to practice some more! Instructions will be included.

What will I be doing in the class?

• Besides having the most fun ever? We will be going over some cookie facts, decorating techniques and you will be decorating your very own Gingerbread House and/or Charcuterie Board that you will take home with you that day.

Can I purchase an additional take-home kit?

• Yes! Many parents or practicing cookiers purchase additional class kits to take home and re-do the classes. You can purchase an add-on kit during check-out. Your kit will be available at the end of your class - so don't forget it!

Do I need to know how to bake?

• Nope! We will have the GingerBread Houses baked and pre-assembled for you!

What do I need to bring?

• Nothing! Everything will be provided for you including our rather tasty sugar cookies. All you need to do is join us and have fun! Messy decorator? You can bring your own apron or just wear easy-to-wash clothing. There is on-screen demos and presentations, so if you wear glasses, we'd encourage you to bring them as well.

What age is best for cookie classes?

• Our classes are for almost any age! From youngsters to grandparents - come on in and have some cookie fun with us! Our in-person classes are great for any age; however, kiddos under 12 will need a parent taking the class as well. If you think your child may be too young to enjoy the in-person class, purchase an additional take-home kit! We'll send you the instructions and you can teach your kids in the comfort of your own home.

Can just my child take the class?

• We ask that all parents also attend the classes with their children under 12. For children over 12, you can drop off your child to take the class and return to pick-up when the class is over. Due to space restrictions, we do not have room for parents to stand by and watch their children in class. So unfortunately, no - your child cannot take the class alone, a parent must also purchase a ticket and take the class as well - but we can promise you this - it's super fun for all involved!

What will I bring home?

• By the end of the class, you will have created a magnificent Gingerbread House ready to diplay and/or a delicious Charcuterie Board to share! And of course, you’ll have new skills, memories, and fun!

Can I sign up as an individual or as a group?

• You can sign up either as an individual, with a friend, or with a whole group. The more the merrier! We are limited to a total of 25 seats per class, so definitely sign-up ASAP!

I signed up for a class but can't make it?

• :( We understand that life happens so that’s why we allow you to cancel up to 7 days before the class. You can always transfer your spot to a friend though (and what a nice friend you are). Any cancelation after the 7 days will be a class credit redeemable for up to 3 months from the credit issue date.

Showing Symptoms Before 7 Days Out:

• If you’re sick prior to the 7-day refund cutoff, you can cancel for a full refund! And might we say thank you. Eventbrite Fees: Your ticket price includes your Eventbrite fees; however, Eventbrite does not refund its fees. If you cancel your ticket for a refund, we'll give you a refund less the Eventbrite fee - since we don't get this back either. Eventbrite keeps it regardless of whether you show up or cancel. :(

Showing Symptoms After 7 Days Out:

• For any sickness symptoms prior to your class’s start time but after the 7-day refund policy, please email us before your class’s start time, and we’ll give you a credit for the next class!

You Don't Show Up Or Email Prior To Class:

• If we do not hear from you before your class’s start time, and you do not show up for class, we won’t be able to offer you a refund or a credit regardless of whether you're sick. So please reach out to us if you’re feeling sick before class starts!

You purchased a Class Take-Home Kit and a Class Ticket:

• If you purchased both a class ticket and a take-home kit and email prior to the 7-day refund policy, we'll be happy to offer you either a full refund or a class credit for both your class ticket and DIY kit. If it's after the 7-day cut-off, but 3 days prior to class, we can offer you a class credit and DIY Kit credit. If it's beyond the three days, you may request a class credit; however, you'll need to send a family or friend to pick up your DIY kit from class on your class date. We can't offer refunds on already assembled DIY kits.

Order your gingerbread house class kit and take the class home with you to teach a child or friend! The class kits come with everything you'll use in class! The Kits are created before your class, and you'll pick them up and take them with you after class.

Allergens: Eggs, gluten, and nuts are present in the kitchen may be used to bake these cookies and icing. Please consider your allergies before registering.

Eventbrite Fees: Your ticket price includes your Eventbrite fees; however, Eventbrite does not refund its fees. If you cancel your ticket for a refund, we'll give you a refund less the Eventbrite fee - since we don't get this back either. Eventbrite keeps it regardless of whether you show up or cancel. :(

Our mission – To help the victims of domestic violence create a new life for themselves and their children. Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse requires counseling, freedom to start over, and a community that cares and understands what the survivors are going through.

Future, Hope & Healing Center became a registered non-profit entity in 2015 and is a volunteer-driven organization. We offer counseling and support services in Azle and surrounding areas. A Board of Directors oversees our work, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have about what we do through our contact form.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations to help women in need and provide a future for them and
their children.

We provide women who escape from their abusers with:

• Help in providing a safe place to stay
• Help with receiving access to financial support
• Emergency care packages for them and their children
• Help with obtaining childcare so they can continue to work

We provide free, personalized counseling, helping women to recover from the trauma of domestic violence and learn to create a better future for themselves. Our professionally trained counselor has been in their shoes and knows how difficult it can be to break the cycle of abuse.

Domestic violence does not stop once the victim has left her abuser, nor does it only affect her. We provide free seminars for the community on how everyone can help break the cycle of abuse and create a safer place to live for everyone in Azle.

• Texan women will experience domestic abuse during her lifetime.
• 4% of women requesting shelter will be denied access due to a lack of beds.
• Women killed in 2020 by their abusers had asked for help to leave.
• Families that leave an abusive home have a 90% chance of being homeless at least once.

Host or Publisher Maw-Maw's Treats