Members of the local community and Dunkin’ fans alike poured into Dunkin’s newly remodeled next generation restaurant at 107-11 Rockaway Boulevard in the Queens neighborhood of Ozone Park on Wednesday, October 14, as part of its grand reopening ceremony.
Dunkin’ franchisee Metro Franchising commemorated the occasion with a $3,000 donation to The Viscardi Center, in conjunction with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The Viscardi Center is a non-profit organization that educates, employs, and empowers children, adults, and veterans with disabilities or similar needs, so they can discover the love of learning, the power of work, the freedom of independent living, and the self-confidence to fulfill their dreams.
“The Henry Viscardi School is proud to be the recipient of such generous support from Metro Franchising and Dunkin’,” said The Viscardi Center Chief Development Officer Lauren Marzo. “Our relationship spans well over a decade, and Dunkin’s support has helped provide critical programs for our students with severe disabilities. These programs help our students learn, grow and take important steps toward an independent future.”
New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. and representatives on behalf of New York State Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson; New York City Councilman Ty Hankerson; Queens Community Board 10; and the Queens Chamber of Commerce joined the celebration and participated in a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The morning featured all guests receiving a free medium hot or iced coffee and a donut, while many other Dunkin’ Rewards members spun the Dunkin’ prize wheel for free Dunkin’ merchandise.
The newly remodeled, 2,000 square-foot Ozone Park Dunkin’ employs 20 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
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