Hugs Cafe Inc. is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to providing meaningful training and competitively-paid employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

It is our passion to offer a place of hope, understanding, grace, and success to each individual so they may be recognized for their abilities and talents in the community.

PURPOSE FOR EVERY PERSON

Our Mission

The mission of Hugs Café Inc. is to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through training and employment.

Our Vision

We envision a world where people are recognized for the things they can do rather than the things they cannot.

Our Belief

Hope. Understanding. Grace. Success. We believe in offering Hope, Understanding, Grace, and Success (HUGS) to each individual so they can be recognized for their talents in the community.
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PROGRAMS:

Hugs Cafe

Hugs Cafe

Hugs Cafe is our flagship program where we employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a cafe setting. This brick and mortar location is our first training and employment program created by Hugs Cafe Inc. in 2015.

Hugs Greenhouse

Hugs Greenhouse

The second social enterprise for Hugs Cafe Inc., Hugs Greenhouse grows annual and perennial plants for landscapers and retail customers in a tranquil country setting.

Hugs Training Academy

Hugs Training Academy

An educational training opportunity for adults with disabilities who seek to work in the culinary and hospitality industries. This 12-week course includes the Food Handler’s Exam and practical culinary and hospitality skills.

Hugs Home Cooking

Hugs Home Cooking

Hugs Home Cooking provides life skills classes through culinary exploration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These classes meet monthly and provide a great social learning environment.

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