The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. For more than 25 years, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has had a special relationship with Wendy’s built on a shared commitment to achieve Dave Thomas’ vision that every child has a permanent home and loving family. The Wendy’s Company, its franchise owners and operators, suppliers, employees, and customers unwaveringly support the Foundation through events, personal gifts and in-restaurant campaigns, such as Frosty® Key Tags, Halloween Boo! Books™ and Coin Canisters.
In The Community
Coats for Combos
West Michigan Wendy’s host an annual coat drive for kids. All donations are provided to a local elementary school to help keep kids warm during the winter.
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Change A Child's Life (Helen DeVos Children's Hospital)
Each year, West Michigan Wendy’s partner with the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital for the Change a Child’s Life campaign. Customers at participating restaurants can add a $1 donation to their bill. These dollars go to sustain and grow Helen Devos Children’s Hospital programs that include clinical care, patient support and cancer research.
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Camp Sunshine
Wendy’s stores in Georgia run an annual campaign to support Camp Sunshine. Camp Sunshine enriches the lives of Georgia’s children with cancer and their families through year-round recreational, educational and support programs.
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Kids' Food Basket
Meritage partnered with KFB to increase access to healthy food for children and families.
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AYA Youth Collective
A.Y.A. creates safe spaces for 14- to 24-year-olds facing homelessness or instability, including a drop-in center, supportive housing, and other resources to reach stability.
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Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Meritage supported the food pantry providing an average of 700 people with groceries each day.
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Feeding America
Meritage supported the Food Bank serving 40 of Michigan’s 83 counties.
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