Press Releases

BOSTON, Mass. (March 30, 2019) – For the first time, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation hosted “Prom at the Park” for teen patients of Boston Children’s Hospital at Fenway Park. Providing nearly 100 teens ages 14-18 and guests with an unforgettable evening of dancing, games, and appearances by Red Sox favorites Wally the mascot,… Continue Reading Teen Patients of Boston Children’s Hospital Make Memories at First-Ever “Prom at the Park” Thanks to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

BOSTON, Mass. (March 18, 2019) – The Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation powered by Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, is kicking off a “Week of Joy” on March 18, 2019 in partnership with Feeding America®, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the U.S. This week-long volunteer event will boost Feeding America member food banks around… Continue Reading Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins Franchisees and Crew Members Celebrate 100 “Week of Joy” Charitable Events Nationwide

This first-of-its-scale program will bring joy to children in hospitals through service dogs specially trained to work full-time in pediatric hospitals CANTON, Mass. (December 12, 2018) – For children in hospitals, sometimes the best medicine and moments of joy can come with four paws, a wet nose, and a wagging tail. Today, the Joy in… Continue Reading Joy in Childhood Foundation® Unleashes “Dogs for Joy”: Pediatric in-residence dog program to increase the number of full-time service dogs in children’s hospitals

PR Newswire November 27, 2018 The Joy in Childhood Foundation, an independent organization powered by Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, is celebrating #GivingTuesday in a big way, announcing $2 million in grants to nonprofit groups that bring joy to children battling hunger or illness. This week the Foundation surprised 150 nonprofit organizations across the country with the… Continue Reading Joy in Childhood Foundation® Is Bringing Joy to Millions of Children on #GivingTuesday with $2 Million in Grants to 150 Organizations Across the Country

CSR Wire August 16 The Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced the additional nine Starlight Sites it will create in children’s hospitals across the country through their $1.5 million partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation. The Joy in Childhood Foundation’s Starlight Sites will transform hospital environments into brighter, happier spaces for… Continue Reading The Joy in Childhood Foundation® Announces Nine New Starlight Sites in Children’s Hospitals Nationwide