We never forget our humble beginnings growing up in the Bronx, and Mamma always taught us to give back and support the communities that we serve. This philosophy is at the core of the Famous Famiglia culture. We are proud to serve communities across the U.S. and the world, and we consider ourselves fortunate to have the opportunity to do so.
It has been our tradition from the very first store opening to donate all of the first day’s proceeds to a local children’s charity. We are pleased that many of our franchisee partners follow in this same tradition.
D.A.R.E.
Famous Famiglia is proud to sponsor & support the D.A.R.E. organization. D.A.R.E. America is devoted to providing youth with knowledge and skills needed to live drug and violence free. The organization is responsible for existence of programs implemented in school districts and communities both nationally and around the world.
Boy Scouts of America
Since 1986, Famous Famiglia has worked to inspire children through positive work ethics and a spirit of entrepreneurship. By supporting The Boy Scouts of America, Famous Famiglia continues its mission to inspire and prepare the world’s youth. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest and most prominent values-based youth development groups. The organization provides a program for young people that builds character & promotes responsible citizenship, leadership experience, and self-reliance.
Smile Train
Famous Famiglia is proud to help children around the world born with a cleft the opportunity to live a full, productive life. Smile Train is an organization with the mission of providing free corrective surgery for children with cleft lip and palate in about 80 developing countries. Founded in 1999, Smile Train focuses on providing free cleft-related training for doctors and medial professionals. The organization reports that is has assisted over 750,000 children through 2012.