Monkey Business Cafe

About the Business

Specialties

Monkey Business Cafe prides itself on serving fresh and healthy food to the community.

History

Established in 2005.

Hart Community Homes was founded in 1996 to assist youth placed in the foster care system. We operate two state-licensed residential treatment homes in Orange, CA for boys ages 13-18. We provide services and support until our youth are emancipated successfully into the community. Youth "aging-out" of the foster care system at the age of 18 with out adequate independent living skills has been a growing national concern for decades. The consequences of inadequate employment training and support have intensified conditions of homelessness, poverty and unemployment. In 2005, Hart Community homes opened Monkey Business Café, a 501c3 non profit social enterprise, in direct response to the need for further support. Monkey Business Café participants work one-on-one with a job coach to foster a pathway to success that includes work experience, employability skills and living skills. All proceeds from Monkey Business Cafe directly benefit the programs of Hart Community Homes.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Carissa H.

Business Owner

Carissa Hart founded Monkey Business Cafe to provide at-risk youth the opportunity to gain marketable skills in the food service industry.