We are proud to announce an innovative new partnership between the Scottsdale-based Paradise Bakery & Cafe and Free Arts of Arizona called

“Connecting for Kids.” 

Paradise Bakery & Cafe is dedicated to nourishing the hopes and dreams of Arizona's abused, neglected and at-risk children by supporting and celebrating creativity and the arts in partnership with Free Arts of Arizona.

“Arizona is our home,” said Paradise Bakery & Café President David Birzon. “Creativity has been paramount to our success. We want to help share the joy that comes from self-expression with children who can benefit the most.”

The “Connecting for Kids” bottled water is on sale at all Paradise Bakery & Café locations throughout the year. A portion of all proceeds goes to Free Arts to support on-going programs.

The "Cookie for a Kid" promotion will take place twice in 2010, with the first one being held this past April during National Child Abuse Prevention Month and then again in October.  Paradise Bakery & Café will once again donate 10% of cookie sales (or $.10 per cookie/$1 per dozen) from 30 of its Arizona Cafés to Free Arts.

Paradise Bakery & Café was the presenting sponsor for our spring fundrasing event, 'Lunch at the Movies'.  Look for Paradise to be involved in our upcoming fall event and some Free Arts Day's in the next few months.  Paradise Bakery & Café will continue to host an Art Wall in each Maricopa County store.  Four new images will be provided by Free Arts to Paradise in order to refresh the Art Walls.  Look for these new changes at a Paradise Bakery & Café near you!

About Paradise Bakery & Café
In 1976, the founders of Paradise Bakery & Café created their first freshly baked cookies and muffins in Long Beach, CA and today they are respected as a leading brand in the bakery and café segment of the industry.  Paradise Bakery & Café - now headquartered in Arizona - operates more than 75 company-owned and franchised locations in 10 states.

Paradise Bakery & Café's mission is to "make it better every day."  This statement impacts our community in immeasurable ways.  Paradise has certainly impacted Free Arts, increasing our cultural visibility throughout our community and providing leadership and support through one of the most successful cause-related partnerships Free Arts of Arizona has had the honor with which to participate.

Outside its home state, Paradise operates stores in Aspen, Boston, California, Colorado Dallas, Indiana, Omaha, Portland, Utah, and Vancouver, Washington among other markets. The popular restaurants include street locations, office buildings, airports and major mall locations. More information: www.paradisebakery.com.