The goal of the Goodcents Foundation is to support senior care and the Alzheimer’s Association in finding a cure to end Alzheimer’s.
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: Habitat for Humanity, Kansas City Community Gardens, Midland Care and The Pace Program, and many more non- profits.
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 September 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 September.
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.
Kansas City, ks/mo
October 5
lincoln, ne
October 6
glendale, az
September 19
tulsa, ok
September 21
topeka, ks
September 28
Manhattan, ks
October 5
el dorado, ks
October 10
liberty, MO
October 19
st. joseph, mo
September 24
sioux falls, sd
September 28
gettysburg, pa
October 5
omaha, ne
October 13
lawrence, ks
October 19
emporia, ks
September 28
apple valley, mn
September 30
The Eat Good Do Good Program
Goodcents restaurant owners support many efforts in creating funding programs for the Goodcents Foundation. 50 cents 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.
IN THE NEWS
GCF Fundraiser
A Night of Community and Compassion: Joe and Laurie’s Fundraiser for the Goodcents Foundation In a world where awareness and action often go hand in hand, Joe and Laurie recently demonstrated the power of community spirit by hosting a heartfelt fundraiser for the...
2024 Walk To End Alzheimer’s KCMO
Goodcents Foundation proudly served as the presenting sponsor for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Kansas city. Laurie Bisogno is holding a purple flower that symbolized her personal connection to the cause, as she inspired hope and encouraged others to join the fight for a world without Alzheimer’s.