Ownership

Become a Community Owner

This bakery belongs to the people who support it.

24 Karat Bakery is a community-owned cooperative. That means customers, neighbors, and supporters can become owners, not just shoppers.

Community ownership helps us:

• Keep baking jobs local and fair

• Invest in quality ingredients and craft

• Grow without corporate control

What Does It Mean to Be a Community Owner?

As a Community Member, you receive:

• One vote in community-level co-op decisions

• A voice in the future of the bakery

• Invitations to member events and meetings

• Eligibility for patronage distributions, if declared

• The pride of supporting a worker-owned local bakery

Ownership is about participation and stewardship, not speculation.

What Community Ownership Is Not

To be clear and transparent:

• Not a stock purchase

• Not a guaranteed financial return

• Not a short-term investment

• Not transferable or resellable

Community ownership is membership equity governed by our bylaws.

Community Ownership Contribution

One-time ownership contribution:

$250

• One member = one vote

• Additional contributions do not increase voting power

• Contributions are recorded as member equity

How to Become a Community Owner

1. Click the button below

2. Complete the ownership contribution

3. Receive your welcome email and membership materials

Your membership becomes active once your contribution is received and the membership agreement is acknowledged.