09.2013 – We are excited to invite you to Famous Famiglia’s 27th Anniversary Celebration Day on Monday, September 9th at 11:00 am, at the original Famous Famiglia, located at 734 Amsterdam Avenue (corner 96th street) in NYC. 100% of that days sales will be donated to the D.A.R.E America organization (www.dare.org). The D.A.R.E organization teaches students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.
Famous Famiglia supporting Robinson Cano’s RC24 Foundation
06.2013 – Famous Famiglia is proud to support New York Yankee 2nd baseman Robinson Cano’s RC24 Foundation tonight at the 40/40 Club in Chelsea (New York City). The foundation’s mission is to positively impact underserved children and their surrounding communities. Come enjoy Famous Famiglia pizzas served as well as the exciting pizza-tossing show at the event.
Famous Famiglia on ‘Giving You the Business’
04.2013 – Be sure to watch Famous Famiglia on the premier episode of the Food Network’s new series ‘Giving You the Business’. The episode will air Thursday, April 25th at 10pm ET. The premise of the show involves CEOs giving their employees the opportunity at running their own franchise.
5 Boroughs Foundation of Photography
12.2012 – Famous Famiglia is proud to support the 5 Boroughs Foundation of Photography, a non-profit organization that teaches and promotes the art of photography to children living in the five boroughs of New York City.
Santa Visits Harlem Location
12.2010 – Santa Clause visits Famous Famiglia’s Harlem location with plenty of toys for the neighborhood children.
“Trip to the North Pole”
12.2010 – Famous Famiglia joins Continental airlines to host the annual “Trip to the North Pole” in Houston in support of terminally ill children. “We are blessed to have the opportunity to meet these wonderful children and to be encouraged by their spirit,” intimates John Kolaj.
$14k+ Donated To Haiti
01.2010 – On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, Famous Famiglia held an all-day fundraiser for the earthquake victims of Haiti at the 50th and Broadway Famous Famiglia pizzeria. A total of $14,565 was raised through sales, donations, and a generous gift given by the Famous Famiglia organization. The day’s total sales were donated to Hearts with Haiti, and The American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
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Haiti Fundraiser Event
01.2010 – Famous Famiglia will support the relief efforts for the earthquake victims of Haiti by holding an all-day fundraiser at their 50th and Broadway pizzeria. On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the day’s total proceeds from the 50th and Broadway Famous Famiglia will be donated to Hearts With Haiti and The American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Please join us to help support those in need!
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Holiday Party in Harlem
12.2009 – Famous Famiglia spreads holiday cheer in Harlem! On December 13, 2009 the Famous Famiglia founding family will host a special holiday party for the Harlem community at the 125th Street and Lexington Avenue pizzeria.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
11.2009 – In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, Famous Famiglia co-founders and friends visited four New York City shelters to donate pizzas to families.