Stop Asian Hate Fundraiser

March 25, 2021 Camelia Camara

I am taking reservations for the April Camelia Bakes “Ube Lover Box” and donating a portion of all the proceeds to the Stop Asian Hate Fundraiser. All donations to the fundraiser will be split evenly among three organizations: Send Chinatown Love, Heart of Dinner, and Stop AAPI Hate.

To reserve your box, send an email to hello@cameliabakes.com.

**** The Ube Lover Box is available for pickup only at both Savory Crust locations (Morton Grove and Carol Stream) on Saturday, April 10. ***

BAKE THE VOTE!

September 24, 2020 Camelia Camara

Bakers Against Racism is activating once again to BAKE THE VOTE!

The funds raised from this second virtual bake sale will be donated to organizations that are ensuring a fair election, preserving everyone’s right to vote, and creating pathways for true equality.

All proceeds from Camelia Bakes orders placed this weekend (Saturday 9/26 and Sunday 9/27) will go directly to the American Civil Liberties Union and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus.

Thank you in advance for your support!

A mention in The New York Times?!

July 28, 2020 Camelia Camara

This former journalist/copywriter turned pastry chef can’t believe it; her name was mentioned in an article in The New York Times!

Thank you, Julia Moskin, for highlighting the Bakers Against Racism bake sale! It’s amazing how big this initiative became and I’m so happy that other pastry chefs and bakers have continued to bake for a cause.

Let’s all keep fighting the good fight!

Bakers Against Racism Virtual Bake Sale

June 15, 2020 Camelia Camara

I am joining bakers around the world in the fight against the unjust treatment of Black people in the United States. We are armed to fight racism with the tools we know how to utilize: our food.

I’m turning my anger and frustration over the systemic racism, abuses of power, and human rights violations that are oppressing Black people in this country into action. I’m committed to using my baking skills and small business to bring people joy and to be an active ally to marginalized groups.

The order form for Crinkle Cookie Variety Boxes is now live on CameliaBakes.com! Each box is $15 and contains 8 crinkle cookies: 2 ube, 2 mango, 2 pandan, and 2 calamansi. Place your order ASAP to reserve your box(es)! Only 100 variety boxes are available. Please note that these variety boxes are for pickup only on Saturday, June 20, from the northwest side of Chicago.

All proceeds from these variety boxes will go directly to Black Lives Matter: Chicago and Brave Space Alliance.

I’m very grateful to the chefs behind the Bakers Against Racism initiative (Paola Velez, Willa Lou Pelini, and Rob Rubba) for organizing this virtual bake sale in support of Black lives and organizations that are fighting against racial injustice.

Thank you in advance for your support!