A Day of Giving at Reverie Bakeshop

“Show kindness rather than judgment.” Racene Mendoza Nguyen, co-owner of Reverie Bakeshop in Richardson, Texas, shared those words from a pastor she grew up with when asked what she wanted people to know about her as a donor. They also capture the spirit of the bakery’s Independence Day fundraiser.

“The team and I didn’t feel patriotic to celebrate Independence Day because of the injustices that families have been experiencing in recent years,” Racene said. They decided to dedicate a portion of the all-vegan bakery’s sales that day to support JFAI’s work. Customers joined them by donating. “It was very moving to see our customers respond with similar feelings,” she said.

Racene found JFAI while researching organizations responding to the needs of immigrant families. Our programs and dedication stood out to her. She hoped the bakery’s support could offer families some “relief and hope,” and she believes people facing difficult circumstances deserve to know their voices are heard.

What began with the bakery team's idea grew into an opportunity for customers to put that same compassion into action. Racene said her pastor’s words remind her how much kindness can mean to someone.

That support is needed now. Funding for immigration legal services remains uncertain, while people still need help with urgent cases and deadlines. If Reverie Bakeshop’s story moves you, please consider making a gift to JFAI or inviting your business to support our work.

Thank you to Racene, fellow owners Bryan Nguyen and Andi McCord, the Reverie Bakeshop team, and every customer who donated.