Cupcake Wars! Fundraiser Brings Sweet Competition to Support Mental Health Awareness

Erie PA [March 20, 2025] Journey: Healing Together is excited to announce Cupcake Wars!, a deliciously fun fundraiser happening this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This friendly cupcake competition will bring together local bakers, businesses, and community members to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives. Cupcake Wars will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 12:30 to 3 PM at 201 West 11th St, Erie PA, 16501. About 100 attendees are expected. Voting entry fee is a $5 donation, and baker entry is a $25 deposit.

Cupcake Wars! will feature both local bakeries and home bakers competing for the title of Cupcake Champion, with winners determined by participant voting. Community members are invited to taste and vote for their favorite cupcakes, all while supporting a great cause.

Supporting Mental Health Through Sweet Treats

Proceeds from the event will go directly to Journey: Healing Together, a nonprofit dedicated to providing mental health & wellness resources, education, and support for individuals and families.

"We believe that bringing people together through food and fun can open the door to important conversations about mental health," said William Koehler, Executive Director at Journey: Healing Together. "Cupcake Wars! is more than just a competitionit's a chance to build community, raise awareness, and make a real impact."

Sponsorship & Community Involvement

Local businesses can support Cupcake Wars! by sponsoring a competing baker or the event itself. Sponsorship levels range from Sweet Supporter ($50) to Golden Whisk Sponsor ($3,000+), with businesses receiving promotional perks such as social media recognition, event signage, and more.

Those interested in baking, sponsoring, or attending can sign up at

https://www.journeyht.org/cupcake-wars

Join the Fun & Make a Difference!

Whether you're a talented baker, a cupcake lover, or a local business looking to give back, Cupcake Wars! is an event you won't want to miss. Join us in celebrating mental health awareness, one cupcake at a time!

For more information, media inquiries, or to get involved, please contact

William Koehler, wkoehler@journeyht.org, (814)636-0821.