Providing the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness
2.6 Million Kids. Countless Joyful Moments.
Too many kids spend their most formative years in hospital rooms or food lines. We believe every child, no matter what they're facing, deserves moments of pure, simple joy. From facility dogs to hospital proms, your support turns the hardest days into ones kids will actually remember.
What We Do
When children face health and hunger issues, it robs them of the simple joys of childhood. The Joy in Childhood Foundation's goal is to help kids feel like kids, even on their most difficult days.
We provide grants to hundreds of nonprofits each year making a difference in the lives of kids battling hunger or illness across the country.
Signature Programs
Dogs for Joy™
Increasing the number of facility dogs who work full-time in children’s hospitals to bring joy to kids battling illness.
Dunkin’ Prom™
Providing prom events so teen patients who might not be able to attend their own prom can still have that special, milestone moment.
Connecting Joy™
Helping provide specialized gaming equipment, connectivity, and programming for kids who are hospitalized.
Joyful Spaces™
Collaborating with hospitals and community health centers to create or revitalize playgrounds, healing gardens, teen rooms and play spaces.
Joy in Action
Over the last 11 years, Dunkin’ franchisees and team members have volunteered more than 30,000 hours of their time to support local hunger-relief organizations and children’s hospitals across the country.
Our Impact Last Year
$10 Million
Awarded over 600 grants across the country
500+
Grants given to children's hospitals and nonprofits to help bring joy to kids battling illness
297
Grants given to food banks and nonprofits to help bring joy to kids battling hunger
2.6 Million
Children impacted by our programs and grants
Help Our Impact Grow
Donors like you help us bring more joy to more kids. Please consider supporting joy.