On top of focusing on school and extracurricular activities, Joshua Mack is also running a business with a very clear purpose. The junior at Henry M. Jackson High School has turned his passion for baking into a way to support others and give back to his community.  

At 13 years old in 2021, Mack launched Baker Boy’s Baked Goods while he was a seventh grader at Gateway Middle School. The nonprofit began as a way to raise money for the No Kids Hungry Foundation and raised $350 in its first year. What started as a small effort soon grew into something more.  

Mack was inspired to start the business because he loved being in the kitchen and enjoyed sharing his baked goods with others. Friends and family encouraged him to sell his treats, which led him to take the next step. As the business developed, Mack placed a strong focus on using locally sourced and high quality ingredients in his baked goods, believing quality and care should be part of every order. Over time, Baker Boy’s Baked Goods became a teen-led and family-run operation.  

Since 2022, the business has donated its holiday sale proceeds to Cocoon House. The Everett-based nonprofit is designed to prevent and end youth homelessness by providing housing, meals, showers, clothing, and other essential services. Mack’s business raised $700 for Cocoon House in 2022, $1,250 in 2023, and nearly $1,600 in 2024. This holiday season, he hopes to raise more than $2,000.  

As Baker Boy’s Baked Goods continues to grow, Mack remains focused on using his skills to help others. Through his business, Mack demonstrates how young entrepreneurs can make a real impact in their communities.  

The business’ 2025 holiday sale has already concluded, with deliveries happening this week, but you can follow Mack's journey online and on social media to learn where you can purchase cookies in the future.