Long Island Times Covers $1.6M in Grants Supporting Kids in New York
The Long Island Times reported that the Joy in Childhood Foundation awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to 68 nonprofit organizations across the New York metro region, supporting children facing illness and food insecurity.
CNY News Reports $1.6M in Grants Supporting Kids in New York
CNY News reported that the Joy in Childhood Foundation awarded more than $1.6 million in 2025 to support children across New York facing hunger or illness through grants, hunger relief efforts, and hospital-based programs.
Meet Boomer: Facility Dog Joins Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Boomer, a newly trained full-time facility dog, has joined the Child Life team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, bringing comfort, motivation, and joy to pediatric patients and their families.
Dunkin’ x BARK 2025 Dog Toys Support Facility Dogs in Children’s Hospitals
The 2025 Dunkin’ x BARK dog toy collection is back, with every $16 donation supporting the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and helping fund facility dogs in children’s hospitals nationwide.
Meet Dutton: A Full-Time Facility Dog at Cohen Children’s Medical Center
A $100,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation helped fund Dutton, a full-time facility dog at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, bringing comfort and measurable healing support to hundreds of pediatric patients.
Powered by Joy: A Message from the Director of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation
Director Mollie Collum shares how the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is bringing joy to more than 2.6 million children nationwide through community-driven giving, signature programs, and the collective generosity of franchisees, partners, and guests.
2024 Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Impact Report: $16M Raised, 630+ Grants, 2.6M Kids Reached
Joy in Childhood Foundation’s 2024 grantee list highlights the nonprofit partners funded to support kids facing hunger and illness nationwide. Explore the full alphabetical list of Hunger and Health grantees and see the organizations bringing joy to communities across the country.
Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day Returns June 20, 2024 to Support Joy in Childhood Foundation
On June 20, Iced Coffee Day turns everyday iced coffee runs into local impact for children’s hospitals and child life programs. Learn what’s happening, how it supports kids and families, and where to read the full announcement.
2023 Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Impact Report: $16 Million Raised, 2.6 Million Kids Reached
In 2023, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation reached more than 2.6 million kids and raised a record $16 million to support children battling hunger and illness across 41 states.
2022 Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Impact Report: 2.6M Kids Reached, $11.7M Raised
In 2022, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation delivered record impact, reaching 2.6 million children through 650+ grants across 43 states, launching Dunkin’ Joyful Spaces, expanding signature programs, and rallying franchisees, partners, and guests to raise $11.7 million to support kids battling hunger or illness.
2021 Impact Report: Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Raises $12 Million and Awards 518 Grants to Support Kids Battling Hunger and Illness
In 2021, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation raised a record $12 million and awarded 518 grants across 41 states, bringing joy to more than 2 million children battling hunger or illness. From launching Dunkin’ Connecting Joy to placing five new Dogs for Joy and funding $500,000 in camp grants, the Foundation delivered its greatest impact to date.
2020 Annual Report: Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Grants $5 Million to Support Kids Battling Hunger and Illness During COVID-19
In 2020, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation granted $5 million to children’s health and hunger relief organizations, including $2.25 million in emergency COVID-19 relief. Despite a year of shutdowns and uncertainty, the Foundation raised $8.5 million, funded more than 350 nonprofits across 35 states, and expanded programs supporting pediatric hospitals, frontline workers, and food-insecure families.
2019 Impact Report: Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Raises $7 Million to Support Kids Battling Hunger and Illness
In 2019, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation raised more than $7 million to support children battling hunger and illness across 34 states. From awarding 15 Dogs for Joy grants and hosting its first hospital prom, to delivering 5.3 million meals through Feeding America partnerships, the Foundation expanded its impact nationwide and strengthened local community partnerships.
2018 Annual Report: Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Impact on Childhood Hunger and Illness
Explore the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s 2018 Annual Impact Report, highlighting $6.1 million raised, 4.8 million meals provided, the launch of Dogs for Joy®, and nationwide grants supporting children battling hunger and illness.