First Step Domestic Violence Shelter

First Step is a shelter for women and their children if they are getting out of an abusive relationship.  Every month, there is a birthday party for the residents.  I have always loved my birthday.  I always get to have fun and celebrate it the way I want.  Because I believe that birthdays should be special for everyone, I wanted to try to help the kids have fun on their birthdays, especially because they are not in their homes or familiar surroundings.  Every month the party has a different theme, and this month was a Frozen theme.   I was trying to think of something I could bake that would also be fun.  I decided to make snowflake shaped sugar cookies and send them with frosting and sprinkles for the kids to decorate.  I also baked chocolate chip cookies. I received feedback that the cookies were delicious and a big hit with the kids. I wish I could end domestic violence completely, but for now, at least I helped make victims' lives a little brighter.