Mission
Using a systematic approach, our trainers work closely with our autistic interns to explore their strengths and cultivate employable skills and self-confidence, thereby easing them into the working society. Through our step-by-step methodology, the stress levels of our interns are reduced, the work endurance level is increased and they could adapt much more quickly and efficiently to the work tasks allocated.
Vision
We hope to see at least 70% of our autistic interns attain real employment in Singapore’s working environment.
Core Values
Resilient & Tenacious
Bold & Driven
Nurturing Relationships
Empathetic & Accepting
Open-Minded
Crunchy Teeth
What is the role of “Works of Hope”?
Works Of Hope is the parent company of Crunchy Teeth. Its main focus is to build various training platforms using systematic approaches to impart skills and create employment opportunities for our autistic community.
Crunchy Teeth
What is the role of “Works of Hope”?
Works Of Hope is the parent company of Crunchy Teeth. Its main focus is to build various training platforms using systematic approaches to impart skills and create employment opportunities for our autistic community.
Hi, I’m Yen
Owner & Facilitator
Crunchy Teeth
Crunchy Teeth is the first subsidiary launched by Works of Hope. We are a bakery specializing in quality handmade baked cookies and pastries. Our clientele includes both retail and corporate customers.
The main focus of Crunchy Teeth is the internship training program drawn up to teach low to moderate functioning autistic adults basic baking skills, empowering them with relevant skills to seek employment in the F & B Industry, so that they can enjoy independence and active participation in society.
Our team strongly believes that the lack of formal qualifications should not close the doors to employment, but opens the possibilities to an inclusive society where everyone matters.
Crunchy Teeth core activities
Events
Collaborate with both public and private sectors in roadshows and events
Baking workshops
Conduct baking workshops for public (starting in 3rd quarter of 2025)
Training workshops
Collaborate with SPED schools to conduct training programs relevant to baking sector (starting in Jan 2026)
VIA collaborations
Collaborate on VIA programs with MOE schools (inclusion training and volunteering) – (starting in Jan 2026)
CSR collaborations
Collaborate on CSR programs with corporate entities (inclusion training and volunteering) – (starting in Jan 2026)
Who are we
- Set up in late 2018 by 3 mothers who have autistic children of their own
- Officially started Crunchy Teeth in January 2019 as the 1st grounds-up initiative that focuses on baking
- Operates on a hybrid model that produces baked goods commercially in conjunction with providing training programs for autistic youths and adults
- 6 years experience working with youths and adults who have moderate to severe autism
- Specializes in broad range of handmade cookies, alongside muffins, cake loaves, brownies and various festive bakes
- Clientele consists of both end-users, i.e. retail consumers (B2C) and corporate clients (B2B)
Crunchy Teeth Operations
Training Programs
Public advocacy roadshows
Sale of handmade bakes
