Welcome to Yellow Cottage Kitchen
We’re building more than a bakery.
The Yellow Cottage Kitchen is a place where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain real job skills, confidence, and community.
We believe everyone deserves a place to belong — to learn, to work, and to thrive. And we’re creating that space right here in East Waco.
September 24th, 2026
Retro Runway
Step into a Time Machine of Style!
Retro Runway is strutting back through the decades — and you’re invited!
Get ready for a fabulously fun fashion event showcasing vintage styles from the swingin’ 60s, the groovy 70s, and the bold, glam 80s — all in support of The Yellow Cottage Kitchen.
From bell-bottoms to shoulder pads, platform shoes to power suits, you’ll experience a runway celebration of iconic looks that defined a generation (or three!). Expect music, movement, and moments that sparkle with nostalgia — plus plenty of surprises.
WHEN: Thursday, September 24 | 11 a.m.
WHERE: Lee Lockwood Library, 2801 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76707, USA
WHY: Benefiting The Yellow Cottage Kitchen — creating culinary opportunities for adults with intellectual differences.
Come for the fashion. Stay for the mission. Leave inspired.
Costumes encouraged. Confidence required. Let’s make retro rock again!
The Yellow Cottage Kitchen (Learning baking center) Concept
Located at 402 Tyler st, Waco, TX 76704
YCK Band of Warriors!
We were honored to share the story of The Yellow Cottage Kitchen — a place where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain confidence, develop job skills, and discover meaningful purpose through the culinary arts. At its heart, Yellow Cottage Kitchen is about dignity, opportunity, and belonging.
Our young adults are warriors in ways many never see — meeting each day with courage, perseverance, and remarkable joy. Their strength may not always make headlines, but it changes lives — including ours.
By sharing their stories, we hope you have felt the depth of their resilience and the power of their spirit. Now, we invite you to stand beside them as a founding member of the Band of Warriors.
An annual commitment of $1,000 sustains this life-changing work — ensuring opportunity, dignity, and purpose remain within reach. Leadership investments of $5,000, and Small Business and Corporate commitments of $10,000 or more, expand that impact, strengthening programs today and securing their future.
Together, we are not just supporting young adults — we are championing their courage and investing in what they are capable of becoming.
With heartfelt gratitude for your compassion and partnership.
Opportunity is on the Menu
HELP US BUILD
THE YELLOW COTTAGE KITCHEN
Yellow Cottage Kitchen is a vibrant training bakery and safe learning space where adults with disabilities build skills, confidence, and community. Part of the future Art Place campus, it brings purpose, beauty, and opportunity under one roof.
We need a bigger space — and you can help make it happen!
The Yellow Cottage Kitchen is more than a kitchen. It’s a place where community, compassion, and opportunity come together to uplift adults with intellectual differences.
Your generosity fuels confidence, builds skills, and creates belonging.
Every dollar you give helps bring our vision to life — a permanent space where individuals can access meaningful work, hands-on culinary training, and a welcoming, supportive environment where they can thrive.
We’ve outgrown our current space, but the demand keeps growing — and so does the potential.
Be Part of the Story!
Share the mission with your friends and family!
Together, we can turn small acts into lasting change — one delicious bite at a time.
Why It Matters
Too many people are left out of meaningful work and community life.
We’re changing that — one skill, one job, one connection at a time.
When you support Yellow Cottage Kitchen, you’re helping create opportunity, dignity, and independence.
A Few Ground Rules (Keeping It Simple + Clear)
We want to be transparent about what we stand for:
- We don’t take positions on political candidates.
- We center respect, inclusion, and dignity in everything we do.
What You’re Part Of
You’re not just donating — you’re helping build:
- A workforce training program
- A social enterprise
- A community where everyone has a seat at the table
Let’s Build This Together
We’re glad you’re here.
Whether you give, share, or show up — you’re part of something that matters.
Show your generosity
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The Yellow Cottage Kitchen Concept
402 Tyler St, Waco, TX, 76704
Our Supporters
Dr, Patricia Leonard, Lisa Sheldon, Doreen Ravenscroft, Lake Brazos Rotary Club, Lucretia Darden, Daniel Hollingsworth & The YCK Baking Class, Diane Deaver, Peggy Lane, Talia Colombo, Elida Felix, Audrey Velasquez, Phoenix Reivers
YCK Band of Warriors Supporters
Jesse Sanford
Susan & H.D. Wilbanks
Donna J. Swartz
Tribute Gifts
Gifts made in honor and memory of loved ones celebrate the individuals who inspire our community and support the mission of Cultural Arts of Waco - Yellow Cottage Kitchen. We are deeply grateful for these meaningful tributes.
In Honor Of
Celebrating individuals whose lives and contributions inspire generosity.
Kay Olson, by Marlene King Griffis
The Current Event Club, by Missy Lowder
Saba Toor in honor of Retro Runway