About Us
Our Story
Have you ever felt that you have the necessary skills to perform a job, but you are never given the chance to prove yourself?
Now, imagine how much harder that must be if you have autism.
Did you know that nearly 75% of all autistic individuals are unemployed?
I surely realize it now as my girlfriend’s son, Dylan, is high-functioning autistic. Wow, what a cool kid!
He ’s so creative and intelligent! He’s shown me that people with autism, though they might view the world a bit differently, can still be fully capable of holding down a job. He and others like him just need that chance.
Our Mission
Serving A Purpose While Driving Awareness
H.A.N.D. is to act as a gateway for individuals with autism so they gain independence, develop important responsibility skills and social and leadership skills. As a nonprofit, we are supporting those with autism by employment and empowerment of such individuals while driving awareness to the cause.
We aim to impact and inspire by:
- Providing a supportive and encouraging environment for success.
- Promoting self confidence.
- Fostering self-esteem.
- Encouraging team building.
- We value career training and advancement.
Our Vision
Have A Nice Day café is our exciting non-profit food service that is offering delicious, authentic, New Orleans style beignets and coffee made with chicory.
Always made to order and guaranteed fresh, but most importantly, served with a genuine purpose.
Come enjoy our wonderful food and coffee, while knowing that not only will you have a great experience, but you will have helped change a person’s life.
