Can a Bakesale Save The World?

Can a Bakesale Save The World?
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Bakesale creator Jenny Harada shows off the art she is selling to raise money for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico.

Bakesale creator Jenny Harada shows off the art she is selling to raise money for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico.

Jenny Harada

Bakesale is the Purpose Driven Marketplace that allows anyone to sell any product or service and split the money raised with a social cause of their choice.

Imagine a store somewhere between Etsy and Fiverr with a healthy portion of all sales going to charity, filled with all sorts of creative and unique products and personalized services including:

Bakesale was born out of the frustration of watching people fighting on social media combined with a desire to create a way for people to put their talents to use directly in service of the problems they see in the world.

Bakesale creators can choose to keep a portion (up to 50%) of sales to cover their time and costs or they give everything to a cause or charity of their choice.

Meet Three Creators

Bakesale is just getting started but has already attracted a variety of compassionate creators.

Jenny Harada (featured above) is offering a selection of her vibrant one of a kind plush toys and art to raise money for Unidos Relief Fund, a hurricane relief fund for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico.

Master coach Craig Allan Filek will uncover your life’s purpose and next steps with 100% of the proceeds going directly to The Mankind Project.

Master coach Craig Allan Filek will uncover your life’s purpose and next steps with 100% of the proceeds going directly to The Mankind Project.

CRAIG ALLAN FILEK

Craig Filek, the Founder & Creator of Purpose Mapping, is offering a Purpose Mapping Session. By the end of your 75-minute, 1-on-1 skype session with Craig, you’ll know who you are, why you’re here and most importantly, what to do next. 100% of all proceeds will go to The Mankind Project scholarship fund.

Emily Sussell is offering private yin yoga and thai yoga therapy to support Animal Equality.

Emily Sussell is offering private yin yoga and thai yoga therapy to support Animal Equality.

Sharod Duncan, on Instagram: @dark_n_stormy

Emily Sussell, one of New York City’s most sought after private yoga teachers, is offering Yin Yoga Lessons as well as a 7 Day Thai Yoga Detox with 50% of the money raised going directly to support Animal Equality - a vegan advocacy nonprofit.

What Next?

Head over to Bakesale and browse the growing selection of products and services or offer your talent to support a cause you love!

Disclosures: Anthony David Adams, is one of the activists behind Bakesale, the Purpose Driven Marketplace as well as a creator on the platform. Emily Sussell is Anthony’s life partner ;)

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