
The goal of the Goodcents Foundation is to support those in need – primarily in the areas of food uncertainty, poverty, and disabilities of all types.
Our Mission
We partner with reputable national non-profit organizations throughout the Goodcents franchise system. All funds raised in our restaurants stay in the immediate area to create a better quality of life for people in our communities.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2005, The Goodcents Foundation has made significant donations including, but not limited to the following: Alzheimer’s Association, Kansas City Community Gardens, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Salvation Army, Thelma’s Kitchen, and more.
The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association® is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Goodcents Foundation is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association. Our goal is to raise funds to help support research in the hope of finding a cure for Alzheimer’s — which we know impacts so many people and families in our communities.
Exciting June Promotion & Donation Month
Goodcents guests can donate $1, $3 or $5 at the register or online and the Goodcents Foundation will match up to $25,000 during the month of June.
Eat Good Do Good program: 50¢ from every Goodcents To Go Meal benefits the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter where the donation was received.
All funds raised at Goodcents locations during this time will support local Alzheimer’s Association work.
Register for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Following are a few upcoming walks; however, there are many more across the U.S. To find a walk near you, please select the REGISTER button below.
gettysburg, pa
September 16
fairfield, pa
September 16
sioux falls, sd
September 16
tulsa, ok
September 16
Topeka, KS
September 23
St. Joseph, MO
September 24
apple valley, mn
September 30
Manhattan, KS
September 30
Kansas City, KS/MO
October 7
Lincoln, NE
October 8
Emporia, KS
October 14
goodyear, az
October 14
Surprise, az
October 14
Peoria, az
October 14
Omaha, NE
October 14
Liberty, MO
October 14
Lawrence, KS
October 21
el dorado, ar
October 21
The Eat Good Do Good Program
The Eat Good Do Good Program raises funds to benefit charities selected by the Goodcents Foundation. 50¢ from every Goodcents To Go Meal benefits a charity local to the Goodcents restaurant where the donation originated.
Eat Good and Do Good while ensuring your donation directly benefits your community.
Joseph J. Bisogno
Founder of goodcents
Known as a serial entrepreneur, Joe joined the QSR world at McDonald’s. In 1989, Joe opened his first Goodcents restaurant in Lenexa, KS. Today, Goodcents operates more than 65 franchise locations across the United States. True to his entrepreneurial roots, Joe is also the founder of Custom Foods, a leading bread manufacturer, along with Trust Think, an innovator of organic human and animal wellness products. Giving back to the community is important to Joe and inspired the creation of the Goodcents Foundation. As a 501(c)3 charitable organization, the Goodcents Foundation operates with a mission to address food uncertainty, impoverishment, and to create a better quality of life for those lacking resources or the ability for independent living. Additionally, Joe also supports Habitat for Humanity, The Children’s Miracle Network, and the Leukemia Society of America. His favorite sub—all of them.
Laurie Bisogno
Goodcents Foundation Chair
Laurie is a nursing graduate of New York University and still holds an active nursing license. For ten years, she ran her own printing business, which she sold in 2005 and she has never looked back. Today Laurie enjoys being retired and keeping a busy and active schedule. She is an awarded and accomplished master swimmer—competing in meets across the United States. She enjoys traveling and supporting a number of philanthropic programs and has sat on several boards—including the Goodcents Board for ten years. Most recently, Laurie is proud to serve as Chair of the Goodcents Foundation and looks forward to working with the Alzheimer’s Association to help find a cure and improve the lives of those with Alzheimer’s. Her favorite sub is a baloney and Swiss on white.