Trae tha Truth to Open an Ice Cream Shop That Hires Adults with Special Needs

Trae Tha Truth is opening an ice cream shop in Katy, TX that will hire people with special needs

Trae Tha Truth, a Houston-based rapper, is opening a branch of the Dallas-based ice cream shop Howdy Homemade with the franchise owner. Last week, He announced the partnership and opening on Instagram. He stated that the shop will be open to the public on July 22. “We hope to change the way the world looks at everyone,” he said in the caption. This is referring to the original Dallas shop making an effort to employ people with disabilities and special needs. Additionally, Trae Tha Truth’s son, D’Neeko has unique special needs that Trae is vocal about supporting and uplifting.

Trae tha Truth and Tom Landis, via Instagram (June 2021)

“The Mission Is To Inspire And Bless Others With Our Blessings!!”

Tom Landis is the founder of the original Howdy Homemade in Dallas and has plans in the works to extend into other states. Landis stated that his goal for the ice cream shop franchise is to hire more people with intellectual disabilities. He emphasized the importance of creating more work opportunities in Texas and other states for individuals with special needs. Overall, it’s clear that the goal of the shop is to uplift and support the disabled community, which is much needed.

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