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Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 2024 Community Service Award.
Golden Butterfly Bakers was presented with their state-level 2024 Community Service award at the annual National Defense Evening banquet. Founder Jan Vogel accepted the award on behalf of our donors and volunteers. Community Service Awards are presented to local citizens or groups that have made outstanding unpaid achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic and citizenship work in their community.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Texas Chapter’s annual Andrus Award for 2024
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Texas Chapter’s annual Andrus Award for 2024 was awarded to Jan Vogel, the founder of a fast-growing non-profit, Golden Butterfly Bakers, which provides baked goods – most famously 10 varieties of cookies, as well as biscuits and muffins – to dozens of service organizations throughout Houston, including homeless shelters, women’s recovery centers and a prison ministry. AARP Texas Director Tina Tran described the recipients as a premier slate of leading figures who embody the selfless spirit of volunteerism. “It is a great honor to recognize individuals who have made lasting and significant contributions in their communities,” said Tran. “These Texans demonstrate through action how sharing their experience, talent and skills brings great benefits to others.
OUR Recipients
