Ep 203: The Village Bakery: Different Abilities, Shared Purpose

About this episode

This episode features Dana Bellefeuille discussing The Village Bakery's mission to hire adults with different abilities and create a sense of belonging.

Step inside the heart of Hayden with this inspiring episode featuring The Village Bakery. Founder Dana Bellefeuille and her incredible team share how this beloved bakery is built on more than handcrafted breads and pastries—it’s built on people. Dana talks about her intentional mission to hire adults with different abilities, creating meaningful employment, dignity, and a true sense of belonging. The team shares what it means to work in a space rooted in kindness, patience, and community, where everyone’s strengths are valued and celebrated. This is a heartfelt conversation about purpose, inclusion, and how one small bakery can make a big impact—one loaf, one smile, and one opportunity at a time. For more information visit thevillagebakerycda.com or find them on Instagram and facebook.

People in this episode

Host: Ali Shute

Guest: Dana Bellefeuille

Topics covered

• inclusion
• employment
• community
• kindness
• purpose

Keywords

• Village Bakery
• different abilities
• employment
• community
• kindness
• purpose
• inclusion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Village Bakery

Places: Hayden

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