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A child decorating colorful cookies at a Cookie Girl Experience

More than a cookie.

Comfort, creativity and joy for children facing abuse, neglect and foster care in Flint and Genesee County.

Our Programs

Made possible by our supporters and community partners

  • Detroit Country Day School
  • Whaley Children's Center
  • SIPI: Social Impact Philanthropy and Investment
  • Voices for Children Advocacy Center
  • Dort Financial Credit Union

It began with a cookie. It became a connection.

More than 20 years ago, Samira Rao started bringing cookie-making to her children's school. With her children, Saira and Raj, and a crew of CookieMates, it grew into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children in residential care.

Read our story
A Cookie Girl Foundation volunteer high-fives a young child wearing an apron

Three ways your gift shows up for a child.

Intentional moments, and lasting reminders that someone cares.

A room filled with Everything Kits ready for children, with the gingerbread mascot

The Everything Kit

Thoughtfully assembled packages of essentials and comforting items, selected around each child's age, needs and partner guidance.

  • Hygiene essentials
  • Books and journals
  • Comfort items
  • Seasonal clothing
How the kit works

Cookie Girl Experiences

Hands-on baking and decorating gives children the chance to create, learn, connect and feel proud of what they make.

  • Mix and bake
  • Decorate and create
  • Make it your own
  • Connect and celebrate
About the experiences

Community Enrichment

Blanket making, gardening, seasonal activities and field days create more chances for creativity and connection.

  • Blanket making
  • Gardening
  • Seasonal activities
  • Field days
About enrichment

provides an Everything Kit to a child in need.

Every contribution, of any size, expands how many children we can reach this year.

Support The Cookie Girl Foundation

Live campaign progress. Every gift makes a difference.

Small moments, real reach.

Through your generosity and our partners, we reach more children every year.

20+years since the very first cookie
500+children supported each year
1,500+kits and cookies distributed since becoming a nonprofit
Decorated cookies with colorful frosting and candy on a glass standA child decorating cookies with sprinkles

A moment of joy

Children roll, bake and decorate cookies with caring volunteers. Each experience tells them: you are seen, valued and celebrated.

Care that continues

The Everything Kit carries that care forward with comforting items and everyday essentials chosen around each child's needs.

Moments from the cookie trail.

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  • Children and volunteers holding up handmade blankets
  • Volunteers and the gingerbread mascot delivering gifts at Whaley Memorial Home
  • Student volunteers unloading gifts from a car
  • The gingerbread mascot beside a table of wrapped Everything Kits

Let's protect, support and empower every child.

Want to volunteer, organize a kit drive or explore a partnership? Send us a message and we will be in touch.

EmailTheCookieGirlFoundation@yahoo.com
Call(810) 444-6601
InstagramFollow our cookie trail

Common questions

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. The Cookie Girl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 93-1705725), and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

What does $22 provide?

Every $22 provides an Everything Kit to a child in need, with essentials and comforting items chosen around the child's needs.

Who do you serve, and where?

Children experiencing abuse, neglect and foster care in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan, including children living in residential care.

How can I volunteer or host a kit drive?

Send us a message through the form above, email TheCookieGirlFoundation@yahoo.com or call (810) 444-6601 and we will help you get started.