Hugs Café Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, has inaugurated its new headquarters in McKinney, Texas. The grand opening took place on July 2, marking a significant investment in the region's support for individuals with disabilities.
The new two-story building spans 13,500 square feet and consolidates the nonprofit's café, hospitality training academy, and administrative offices in one location. It features a training kitchen, four classrooms, a rooftop deck, and an outdoor patio, enhancing the learning environment for participants.
Located at 221 Andrews St. in downtown McKinney, the facility significantly increases Hugs Café's capacity to train adults with disabilities. The organization can now accommodate up to 12 participants per class, doubling its previous capacity of six. Founder and CEO Ruth Thompson stated that this expansion allows for training of as many as 32 individuals during each 12-week semester.
Funding for the $10 million project included a contribution of $970,000 from the McKinney Community Development Corp. The construction, which began in May, was managed by the developer KDC, with architectural design by Corgan and contracting by Brasfield & Gorrie.
