BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 22, 2022) — Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, in conjunction with the Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation, is awarding $50,000 to help meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families. In honor of the iconic brand’s 50th anniversary and the birthday of its late founder, Happy Joe Whitty, the iconic pizza brand will share the donation with families in each of the communities it serves.
Through the Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation — a non-profit organization founded by Whitty and his family — fifty families that support a child with physical or mental disabilities will each receive $1,000 to help offset medical expenses and meet mobility needs, as well as support their child’s educational and therapy initiatives. The program launched Saturday, September 10 — Whitty’s birthday. Franchisees and general managers of all fifty Happy Joe’s restaurants will assist the foundation with finding families in need.
“My family and I are honored to make this gift and continue our father’s mission of giving back to the communities that helped him achieve his dream,” said Kristel Ersan, Happy Joe’s daughter and vice president of marketing for the company.
To continue the celebration, Happy Joe’s is also giving away a 2022 Ford® Explorer ST to one lucky guest. Fans can enter for a chance to win the highly-rated SUV, along with $17,000 to cover taxes, by calling 844.648.2832 or registering online at happyjoesgiveaway.com. Participants can also double their entries by using the code JOE with a donation of $25 or more to children’s charities, including the Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation, through the giveaway between now and November 30, 2022. All proceeds will benefit children’s charities.
“For fifty years, Happy Joe’s has strived to create magical moments for all our guests wherever they may be,” said Happy Joe’s CEO and Chief Happiness Officer Tom Sacco. “We plan to continue Joe’s legacy for as long as possible. Our hope is that each donation we make will bring smiles and welcome relief to wonderful families across our system!”
About Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream
Founded in 1972 by Joe Whitty in Davenport, Iowa, Happy Joe’s dream was to create a restaurant concept that focused on serving America’s two favorite foods — pizza and ice cream — in a family-friendly, celebratory environment. Owned and operated by Dynamic Restaurant Holdings Inc, Happy Joe’s has been named a FastCasual “Top 200” concept, Franchise Times “Top 400” business, and Nation’s Restaurant News “Top 500” restaurant. The family-centric pizza brand has eight company and 34 franchise locations throughout the Midwest with more in the pipeline. To learn more, visit HappyJoes.com or follow Happy Joe’s on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
