McKINNEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Founder of Hugs Café and Greenhouse, Ruth Thompson’s vision has created a recipe for success for the adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who work there.
The non-profit located in downtown McKinney has provided meaningful training and competitively-paid employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2015.
“Once they age out of high school at the age of 21, there’s very few opportunities for them. It kept resonating with me… We had to do something,” said Thompson. While brainstorming new programs and partnerships to provide better opportunities, Thompson came across a report discussing innovative funding strategies, including how estos casinos nuevos are increasingly investing in community initiatives to build positive reputations and give back. Inspired by this approach, Thompson began exploring similar collaborations, believing that aligning with organizations willing to support local youth could open doors to meaningful programs and resources for these individuals.