Senator Hassan Recognizes Sarah Guinther of Bow as August’s Granite Stater of the Month

Senator Hassan Recognizes Sarah Guinther of Bow as August's Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Sarah Guinther of Bow as August's Granite Stater of the Month. Sarah donates half of the proceeds from her cookie company to domestic violence survivor support organizations.

Sarah started the Maddi Hatter Cookie Company, named after her 9-year-old daughter, twelve years ago. As a survivor of domestic violence and child abuse, Sarah knew that no matter what business venture she took on, she wanted to support organizations that help other survivors, which is why she donates half of her profits to women's shelters and domestic violence organizations.

Maddi Hatter has since donated more than $7,000 in funding and goods for local organizations. In addition to domestic violence organizations, Sarah has also donated proceeds to children in foster care, hosted toy and clothing drives, and donates cookies to the annual New Hampshire book festival.

Sarah's dedication to supporting domestic violence survivors and giving back to her community is a true example of the Granite State spirit. Her generosity and understanding are why Senator Hassan named her August's Granite Stater of the Month.

Senator Hassan launched the "Granite Stater of the Month" initiative in 2017 to recognize outstanding New Hampshire citizens who go above and beyond to help their neighbors and make their communities stronger. To nominate a New Hampshire citizen to be a "Granite Stater of the Month," constituents can complete the nomination form here.

To read Senator Hassan's statement for the Congressional Record, see below.

I am honored to recognize Sarah Guinther of Bow as August's Granite Stater of the Month. Sarah donates half of the proceeds she makes from her cookie company, Maddi Hatter, to domestic violence support organizations and women's shelters.

Twelve years ago, Sarah started Maddi Hatter Cookie Company, named after her 9-year-old daughter Maddi, while continuing to work her full-time sales job. Sarah has always loved to bake, and she wanted to focus on becoming an expert in making cookies. As a survivor of domestic violence, and as a survivor of child abuse, Sarah also knew that she wanted any business venture that she started to support organizations that helped other survivors. That's why from the outset, Sarah either donated her Maddi Hatter revenues to charity or invested them back in the business.

Today, Maddi Hatter has baked thousands of cookies and raised more than $7,000 in donations and goods for charity. Maddi Hatter donates half of its profits to organizations that support survivors of domestic violence, has also donated proceeds to children in foster care, and has hosted toy and clothing drives. And if a family can't afford to buy a cake or cookies for a celebration, Sarah will work with them to make sure they have a sweet treat to celebrate with. She also donates cookies to the annual New Hampshire book festival, which helps promote reading among children and adults.

Sarah's dedication to supporting domestic violence survivors and giving back to her community is a true example of the Granite State spirit. Her generosity and understanding is why I am proud to name her August's Granite Stater of the Month.

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