I am traveling for a wedding and stumbled across Hugs Cafe for a light lunch. The menu looked…read moregreat, so we decided to head to downtown McKinney to grab some takeout. We learned that Hugs Cafe is a nonprofit that employs adults with disabilities, which made us want to support them even more. We had the Reuben, the Peach Gobbler, and the potato salad and everything was absolutely amazing. The jams used on the sandwiches were so unique and sweet, and they paired extremely well with the meat on each sandwich. Every bite was flavorful and clearly made with care. The potato salad was also delicious and the perfect side to our meal. Beyond the incredible food, the service was warm and welcoming, and you could truly feel the heart behind this place. If you're in the area, this is definitely a spot worth visiting as it has great food and an even greater purpose behind it!

Supporting a great cause and leaving with a full stomach and a full heart? That's a rare combo…read morethese days! This place had me smiling long after I walked out the door. Perfect spot for breakfast or lunch -- just don't sleep in too late because they close at 3pm! I grabbed a sandwich, a cup of soup, and a drink for around $15, which felt like a steal considering the good vibes included free of charge. Everyone working there genuinely seemed happy to be there, and the enthusiasm was so strong we actually had to defend our food from an adorably overachieving employee trying to clear the table before we were finished. Honestly, if the whole world had that level of work ethic, we'd all be retired by now. Do yourself a favor and stop by Hugs -- good food, amazing mission, and enough positivity to restore your faith in humanity for at least the rest of the afternoon!

I absolutley love the heart, the work and the results of Samaritan Inn. I have done work on the…read moreproperty as an electrician, and have gotten to see 'behind the scenes'. I also have a friend who is currently staying there with her child - it is a huge help as she is transitioning back into personal and financial stability.

I am a graduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington. I worked here last year as a…read moresocial work intern. I worked from January to April of 2023. I worked in the Information Center (IC). I barely learned anything about social work. Making phone calls and providing people resources for shelter is the ONLY thing I learned. I spent all of my time in the IC giving clients their mail, badges, unclogging toilets, toilet paper, baby products, hair care products, cleaning products, and over the counter meds which has nothing to do with social work. My field supervisor (Brandy) told me and my field liaison that I was going to learn about intakes in March, and then she turned around and said that I will be learning about intakes starting in June. My field supervisor terminated me in April and claimed that I was not upbeat, had poor social skills, and depressed. I regret discussing my depression and what I was going through at home to employees, and I had no idea that you could get terminated for that. But see, I never worked before, and so I am new to the workplace. I regret telling people who I don't know about my personal life, and oftentimes, I have a habit of ranting and getting things off of my chest, but I still believe that I shouldn't have gotten fired over that. It's whatever, I guess! My positive attitude and work ethic are what matters. I also noticed that I was the only social work intern who did not get a chance to learn about case management, and I believe it's due to the fact that I am Black. One of the directors (Misty) said that I looked depressing and intimidating. I should have reported her for saying that to me because her comment about me was very disrespectful and bigoted. Employees and interns in the IC should NOT be handling client's prescribed medications. Samaritan Inn needs to be reported! I was kind, respectful, and worked hard. I worked so hard there for no pay, and what did I get? Nothing, but a stupid thank you card in the mail. Ridiculous! Please DO NOT come to this place. You'll definitely regret it.

Bryan has been so great to work with. He took time to truly learn who we are, and has become one…read moreof us! The value we get for the work he does is above and beyond. He easily doubles, if not more, the number of grants our plan states. He has gotten us two large grants in his first 8 months with more in the pipeline waiting to hear from. Bryan is extremely affable and fun to talk to. But, he will always listen, too. He has given us a way of looking at our organization in a way that really expounds on what we do. I highly recommend Nonprofit Marketplace if you are looking for a Grant Writer for your non-profit. Did you know he had a million dollar month recently? That says a lot!

Bryan brings a wealth of experience from the non-profit sector. As a director of a small non-profit…read moreit is hard to be all things at once, so being able to outsource some questions and processes is invaluable. He has a great understanding of grants and has been very helpful as a professional coach helping me to navigate the workload when it seems insurmountable.

Wonderful people doing God's work! This is a truly non-profit organization where your donations…read morewill go to help people in need not to advance a CEO's salary. The office staff is helpful and friendly and they have pickleball, basketball and other events available to the public for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend donating to this company!

Young at Art is relocating from Ocean Beach Ca to McKinney Texas. My son attended art classes here…read morebetween 5 and 8th grade and it was absolutely a wonderful experience. Below is a recommendation letter I wrote for the organization for a fund raising application that sums up why the residents of McKinney Texas with young children who love art should check out YOUNG AT ART CHILDREN'S CREATIVE CENTER (www.youngatartmckinney.org). Young at Art provides a very nurturing environment for artisitc experimentation and development. They provide access to various mediums and techniques that go beyond the simple art projects typically found in a children's art class. The staff at the center are very encouraging and caring and help children experiment beyond standard techniques and styles. Additionally, their philosophy and teaching practices encourage the children to participate in their commnity by hosting events that allow the children to participate in the local OB Christmas Parade and in art projets that become part of the community such as window murals and the mural at the OB Gas Station. The art school is a very special place for the students where they can feel at home and accepted, but get to make messes and create masterpieces. I believe that all children benefit from exposure to creating and experiencing art. With the reduction of art classes in public schools, outside community art schools provide an opportunity for children to experience the creativity and joy of art. Young at Art provides this opportunity to the local children of Ocean Beach and Point Loma. They offer scholarships for students who are unable to afford the cost of classes and bring together groups of children who might not otherwise interact. The staff at the school fosters caring and consideration of each child toward their classmates and encourages collaboration amoung the students. If you have a young child who would benefit from attending an art class or camp you should call and talk to Miss Kim the director! I'm sure you will be glad you did.

The best Art School around! My kids attend every summer. Kim provides a safe and loving home…read moreenvironment. It has been amazing to watch them grow as artist over the many years with YAA.

Use to LOVE shopping at habitat in mckinney. On top of getting home improvement items needed at a…read morereasonable price they had everything. It was fun to just go walk around and look. The people were always friendly and helpful. Went in there today. The lady at the register was rude actually hateful. The prices are so expensive you'd be better off going and buying it new because if you buy it here your going to pay for it like it's new. They hardly have anything there a used electric stove was $800 dollars. Crazy! I bought mine at best buy outlet for 6 or had a small scratch but new... plus the employees were nice and helpful. I won't be going back

WORST THRIFT STORE IN COLLIN COUNTY. I'd know because I spend most of my time thrifting…read more On my most recent visit to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE McKINNEY (September 13, 2025) they had a table set up with all kinds of tools and hardware, with a sign attached to the front stating "all items $3.67 each." Great. So I picked out a couple of tools (a small wrench and something else), went up to the counter to pay, and they rung up as $12-something total--or 2x THE PRICE MARKED AT THE TABLE! So I asked the very unfriendly cashier what's up? She said "the sign on the table doesn't refer to ALL the items on the table." ?? So they're mispricing items. They KNOW they're mispricing items. They refuse to honor their own marked prices! The whole building (it's quite large) is a dingy, dirty, smelly industrial zone. It looks and feels like a former factory or automotive manufacturing facility. The building literally doesn't have a floor (the "floor" is actually a parking lot!). No air conditioning, which is excusable, but you'd think they'd be more friendly and organized (and honest) to make up for some of the negatives. No such luck. They do have a nice variety of items--occasional free books by the front door, for example--but the furniture and office chairs have some kind of sticky "film" on them... such that when you touch an item, your hands immediately feel clammy and dirty, as if you just finished cleaning a toilet. A lot of the construction materials (the rear and largest section of the store) are in very poor, secondhand condition; they appear to be leftovers from construction jobs. Many items are very badly broken and damaged. I can't think of anyone who'd want these items for any kind of home improvement project. It's almost like they were sent here from previous Habitat for Humanity projects instead of going to the landfill, where they belong. In the past I enjoyed the occasional visit (and more so since they closed the Plano store), but rarely, if ever, purchased anything. And now, with them not honoring marked prices, it's totally deceitful and dishonest. Not going back.

Meals are on time but the food is horrible. Most of the time cold and tasteless. I don't expect a…read moregourmet meal but the meals are very small and just bland.

Very poor organization & management…read more They make promises to seniors regarding products they are needing/requesting, but never write anything down so the seniors are often forgotten (which the point of Meals on Wheels is to make sure they aren't forgotten.) Both Workers & volunteers background checks that return with criminal histories are overlooked (and hired anyway) because they have close/existing relationships with the management. Management/HR forgets to pay employees entirely when they go on vacation so hopefully you don't depend on your paycheck. Lastly, they have a staff member on their payroll whose job it is to delete bad reviews for their company all over the internet (FB, google) to hide their incompetence or lack of satisfaction. Luckily they can't hide their reputation on YELP. I would not trust this company to assist my elderly friend, neighbor, sibling, etc. When the leadership is as corrupt as they are, it's a trickle-down effect across the entire company.