Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has launched a new program to spotlight a different local nonprofit each month in an effort to provide its franchisees with a consistent, systemwide framework to support causes tied to families and their communities.
The Charity of the Month initiative focuses on organizations serving children, families, and vulnerable community members, creating opportunities for guests to feel their pizza night is contributing to a greater cause.
“Our restaurants are part of their communities, and this program gives teams a clear way to show up month after month,” said Tom Sacco, CEO, president, and chief happiness officer of Happy Joe’s. “It keeps our focus where it belongs — on families and the people who need support close to home.”
Last month, Happy Joe’s spotlighted a local women’s shelter or advocacy center, featuring Family Resources in Davenport.
2026 charity schedule
The remainder of the Happy Joe’s 2026 schedule includes:
- February: Local child abuse charity, featuring Melody of Hope Advocacy Center.
- March: Local senior center, featuring CASI.
- April: Local children’s therapy center, featuring Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities.
- May: Local homeless shelter, featuring Humility of Mary Shelter.
- June: Local humane society, featuring Scott County Humane Society.
- July: Habitat for Humanity.
- August: Salvation Army Stuff the Bus.
- September: Local Junior Achievement, featuring JA of the Heartland.
- October: Local food bank, featuring River Bend Food Bank.
- November: Toys for Tots.
- December: Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation.
The Happy Joe’s program pairs franchise partners with local charities, encouraging participation through in-store fundraising, awareness campaigns, and donation drives to strengthen neighborhood ties while maintaining a consistent philanthropic focus across the brand.
