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Spotlight: Wendy Leveillee Reflects on Six Years of Service

Wendy Leveillee has long believed in the power of making an impact at the community level. As her second term on the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Board of Directors…

New Furry Friend Brings Joy to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

We are thrilled to introduce Boomer, the newest member of the Child Life team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. And, she’s already making hearts melt! Boomer joins the hospital…

Spreading Joy: How Our Foundation is Helping Kids Across America in 2025

What does joy look like? For some kids, it’s a warm meal when they’re hungry. For others, it’s a wagging tail from a facility dog during a tough hospital stay.…

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New Grantee Feature: Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

As part of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s annual grant giving, we recently presented a nearly $24,000 grant to Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. We celebrated this special…

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This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Bring Joy to Kids Who Need It Most

Today, on Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded of the extraordinary power of generosity – and of what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared purpose: bringing joy to kids…

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Celebrating Community: Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to Police Athletic League of Philadelphia

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, with funding from Philadelphia Dunkin’ franchisee Sonny Ho, proudly awarded a $150,000 grant to the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Philadelphia—an incredible boost to…

Finding Joy in the Journey: How Dunkin’ Joy Supports Kids with Cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to honor the resilience of children fighting cancer, to support their families, and to shine a light on the organizations working…

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Dunkin’ x BARK Toys Are Back – And They’re Brewing Up Joy! 🐾☕🍩

Dogs everywhere, rejoice! The Dunkin’ x BARK toy collection is back for 2025, and it’s serving up squeaks, crinkles, and fluff in every sip and bite. Even better? Every toy…

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Joy in Action: Dunkin’ Brightens Spirits at Hasbro Children’s Hospital

Thanks to a recent grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the Family Room at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island has been completely refreshed, transforming it into…

Dunkin’ of Northeastern Pennsylvania – Go Joe Program

On Wednesday, July 23, Dunkin’ of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its 16th annual St. Joseph’s Center Iced Coffee Day fundraiser, following the national Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day that happened throughout the country…

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Mission Moment: Northwell’s first staff dog brings healing to Cohen Children’s Medical Center

On their way to the bus stop one morning in early 2025, Beth Doughten noticed her 6-year-old son, Blake, seemed unsteady on his feet, stumbling a few times. Her energetic…

A Cup of Joy, A Nation of Impact: Thank You for Making Iced Coffee Day 2025 a Huge Success

On June 18, something incredible happened across Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide. Guests lined up, franchisees and crews hustled with heart, and together, we turned millions of simple cups of iced coffee…