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.
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.
Smile Train’s World Smile Day
09.2012 – Come celebrate with Christie Brinkley and Famous Famiglia! We are proud to announce Famous Famiglia is sponsoring this year’s Smile Train’s World Smile Day on October 5th at its Times Square location in New York City. We will donate $10 to the Smile Train for each smile shared and uploaded. Come, help make a real and lasting difference in a child’s life.
University of St. Francis Presentation
10.2011 – Co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, speaks to the business students at the University of St. Francis about tragedy, triumph and the American dream on November 2nd during the Fall Business Forum.
First Place honors by Airport Revenue News
03.2011 – Famous Famiglia awarded First Place honors by Airport Revenue News for Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service. This award marks the thirteenth First Place honor earned by Famous Famiglia since entering the airport market in November of 2001.
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.
Giorgio Kolaj Named President of the Queens Council of the Boy Scouts
05.2010 – Famous Famiglia co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, is selected as the president of the Queens Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Giorgio will direct and guide the Executive Board of the Queens Council as it works to further the goals of Scouting within the Borough of Queens.
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$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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