How cookies helped this woman find ‘positive change’ and a fresh start

This star volunteer for a ministry to the incarcerated in Virginia got a new start in life with the help of fresh-baked cookies.
Published: Feb. 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM CST|Updated: Aug. 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM CDT

(InvestigateTV) — Life’s sweetest moments often come after our darkest hours.

For one Virginia woman, comfort came in the form of a freshly baked cookie.

Reporter Ashley Hendricks shows us how she’s using her second chance to dish out more desserts and inspire lasting connections with others in need.