All too often, people living with disabilities are viewed as individuals limited in their skills and abilities, instead of creative humans with personal goals and unending potential. RISE Services, Inc. Missouri opened Wags in a Bag and Destination Desserts to allow adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities to learn valuable job skills, create amazing cupcakes and cookies, and reach their individual goals by maximizing their potential. Learn more about our St. Louis and surrounding community social enterprises, that can provide all your holiday dessert needs, by contacting us today.
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Wags in a Bag
Wags in a Bag is a dog treat bakery that produces all-natural dog biscuits and specialty frosted treats. You may find us at county fairs, downtown celebrations, and other community events. We invite your furry friends to try our savory biscuits and flavorful treats. Wags in a Bag sells its treats directly from our location and through specialty pet shops in St. Louis.
Destination Desserts And Catering
From desserts to boxed lunches, we’ve got you covered here at Destination Desserts. Serving some of the best confections and sweets, our food truck produces gourmet cookies, cupcakes, and other delectable baked goods. We also offer catering services for holiday gatherings, work events, or any group get-together. Whether you’re having a party, planning a work meeting, or spending time with family for the holidays, choose from our boxed lunches that can be customized to your liking or a variety of dessert menu items. You’ll see our truck and our mouthwatering meals at local businesses, various parks, and special events.
Baking, Learning And Growing
Both Wags in a Bag and Destination Desserts provide positive job training opportunities and beneficial employment skill practice for RISE clients. As a training and opportunity program, all products are handmade, packaged, and sold by an integrated workforce and 100% of all revenue is invested back into the social enterprises programs.
Socially Conscious Enterprises
Within our socially conscious enterprises, employees experience more than baking and serving cookies and biscuits. They practice soft skills, such as social etiquette and customer service, and have opportunities to interact with various people in different environments. Wags in a Bag and Destination Desserts operate under these socially conscious guiding principles:
- Train, employ, and advance the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Create self-sustaining and viable businesses.
- Add value to the St. Louis community by creating and serving delicious desserts.
Eat Dessert And Support RISE
The people at RISE are proud to elevate St. Louis and St. Louis County with our self-sustaining and disability-supported bakeries. Contact us today to learn more about our Adult Self Program, professional counseling and therapy, and other services in Franklin County, St. Charles, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Warren County, Lincoln County, and surrounding areas.
