After pandemic delays, CafeGerry plans spring opening in Arlington Heights. It will employ adults with disabilities.
Brewing Opportunities, the 501 organization, has inked a lease for its first cafe at 1802 N. Arlington Heights Road, in what was a former Starbucks location just south of the Palatine Road intersection. Renovations are underway and the hiring and training process will begin in the new year, ahead of a planned spring 2023 opening.
At the same time, Philpott told Griffin of her personal connection to people with disabilities. Her aunt, Geralyn Wehmer, was born with Down syndrome in 1958 and died shortly before her fourth birthday. After holding a launch party at Tuscan Market in December 2018 and a series of successful fundraisers, organizers thought they would be ready to open the cafe at the start of 2020. But then, the pandemic took hold, and they took an 18-month pause on fundraising or major activities.
The former Starbucks seemed to be the perfect fit, with the electrical systems already in place. But much of the renovation is taking place in the back of the house, where employees will be preparing breakfast and lunch from scratch daily.
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