Dear Ada’s Customers, Donors and Friends,
As you know, we decided to close Ada’s back on March 9th due to the COVID-19/Corona Virus Outbreak. I don’t know how long we will need to be closed, but we will reopen when we can feel confident that our employees and our customers are out of harm's way.
As you probably know, many of Ada’s employees have significant, underlying medical conditions. You can read about them here:
Information about how COVID-19 affects those with Down Syndrome: https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/QA-on-COVID-19-and-Down-Syndrome-Abbreviated-Version-03-26-2020.pdf
Information about how COVID-19 affects those with disabilities:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2020/03/08/5-things-to-know-about-coronavirus-and-people-with-disabilities/#104ebbb61d21
In addition, many of our customers are seniors and young children. Each of these groups is highly vulnerable and we wanted to do what we could to protect them.
From a business perspective it was not an easy decision to make but because I care so much about our community of employees, their families, our customers and the larger community, I believed it was the right one. I was overwhelmed with worry about our employees and customers and Ada’s role as a community resource since the outbreak began.
Ada’s has always had great hygiene and health-driven protocols. Our employees wash their hands multiple times per shift and always wear gloves when handling food. Every surface in the café is wiped down frequently with antibacterial sprays and wipes. But, based on information from the CDC, the Santa Clara County Health Department, my own experience in emergency preparedness and, the fact that Stanford University has cancelled in-person classes through the end of the Winter quarter, I knew closing temporarily was the right thing to do.
Obviously, we are concerned about the financial ramifications of being closed. We decided not to do to-go orders for the same reasons of health and safety. If anyone on our team or one of our wonderful customers got very ill or worse because we were open, I could not forgive myself. If you care to make a donation for our eventual resilience, we would be most appreciative: http://www.adascafe.org/donate.html
I will let you know what is happening as things develop in the coming weeks or months and as the situation evolves. We will open when it is safe. We miss seeing all of you but feel better about helping to keep everyone healthy.
With love and care for you, for our customers and for the future of Ada’s
and
with virtual hugs and wishes for your good health,
Kathleen
Kathleen Foley-Hughes
Executive Director and Founder
Ada's Cafe
As you know, we decided to close Ada’s back on March 9th due to the COVID-19/Corona Virus Outbreak. I don’t know how long we will need to be closed, but we will reopen when we can feel confident that our employees and our customers are out of harm's way.
As you probably know, many of Ada’s employees have significant, underlying medical conditions. You can read about them here:
Information about how COVID-19 affects those with Down Syndrome: https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/QA-on-COVID-19-and-Down-Syndrome-Abbreviated-Version-03-26-2020.pdf
Information about how COVID-19 affects those with disabilities:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2020/03/08/5-things-to-know-about-coronavirus-and-people-with-disabilities/#104ebbb61d21
In addition, many of our customers are seniors and young children. Each of these groups is highly vulnerable and we wanted to do what we could to protect them.
From a business perspective it was not an easy decision to make but because I care so much about our community of employees, their families, our customers and the larger community, I believed it was the right one. I was overwhelmed with worry about our employees and customers and Ada’s role as a community resource since the outbreak began.
Ada’s has always had great hygiene and health-driven protocols. Our employees wash their hands multiple times per shift and always wear gloves when handling food. Every surface in the café is wiped down frequently with antibacterial sprays and wipes. But, based on information from the CDC, the Santa Clara County Health Department, my own experience in emergency preparedness and, the fact that Stanford University has cancelled in-person classes through the end of the Winter quarter, I knew closing temporarily was the right thing to do.
Obviously, we are concerned about the financial ramifications of being closed. We decided not to do to-go orders for the same reasons of health and safety. If anyone on our team or one of our wonderful customers got very ill or worse because we were open, I could not forgive myself. If you care to make a donation for our eventual resilience, we would be most appreciative: http://www.adascafe.org/donate.html
I will let you know what is happening as things develop in the coming weeks or months and as the situation evolves. We will open when it is safe. We miss seeing all of you but feel better about helping to keep everyone healthy.
With love and care for you, for our customers and for the future of Ada’s
and
with virtual hugs and wishes for your good health,
Kathleen
Kathleen Foley-Hughes
Executive Director and Founder
Ada's Cafe
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Tax ID: 26-2775579
Tax ID: 26-2775579