Holy Childhood News

This is Katie- a student in the Holy Childhood School Program’s Community Classroom! Every Monday morning, Katie comes into her class, located at the Genesee Valley Regional Market, and eagerly shares her weekend adventures with her friends, allowing her the...

Meet Sade- a valued member of Special Touch Bakery whose hard work shines through each pie she puts on the line! With almost two years spent over at our bakery on Mount Read Blvd., Sade exemplifies a spirit of professionalism from the moment she walks in the door....

Colby is the perfect example of “Holy Childhood Success”. He started with us many years back in our Adult Program, where he still works. He said his journey with our agency has not only provided him with valuable skills but has also opened doors to opportunities he...

Chelsea is a member of Holy Childhood’s Adult Program and has been with us since her days in our school. Over the years, she’s gained experience and knowledge in a multitude of tasks including granola packaging and cookie baking, working in Partners With Industry...

This is Joshua! He is currently employed through Community-Based Prevocational Services at Holy Childhood and has been for about five years. Joshua works at Special Touch Bakery, where he is a part of the cleaning crew, and completes various tasks like vacuuming,...

WXXI News The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on the American workforce, to say the least. It has presented a lot of challenges, along with some opportunities related to how people work. Advocates for people with disabilities say there have been changes that...

FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) National Pie day came to Rochester Sunday. Special Touch Bakery hosted a National Pie Day celebration at Iron Smoke Distillery. The event was hosted from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and featured Special Touch Bakery`s Iron Smoke Bourbon Pecan Pie and...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHEC) — Holy Childhood held its 58th annual Christmas Parade Thursday and they were joined by a lot of special guests! Rochester, Henrietta, and Gates fire crews led the parade. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and even the Grinch were all in attendance....

Rochester, N.Y. - Channel 13 WHAM Easy as pie - if you ordered from the Special Touch Bakery. Tuesday was pie pickup day at Holy Childhood's bakery on Mount Read Boulevard. Special Touch Bakery provides training and employment opportunities for people with all...

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Looking for something unique for your Thanksgiving dessert table? Here are 13 selections that include pies as well as other goodies. This year I have included several home-based bakeries who have home processor exemptions through the...