AJ's Cares

We aim to positively impact people and our communities by supporting people, groups and organizations that have a positive impact through actions, mentorship and social awareness.

Cole Strong - Swansea, MA

Total Donated: $2,525

Event Details: $1 from every beverage sold on January 21, 2023 was donated to 4 yr old Cole who was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Dawn Deluca - Leominster, MA

Total Donated: $2,000

Event Details: 10% of all sales and additional donations on March 8, 2023; Dawn (who is a regular customer of AJ’s) cancer returned after a 2 year remission.

Brewin’ Bowl benefitting the Drew Ceppetelli Fund

Total Donated: $3,000

Event Details: Numerous AJ’s Franchisees, DA’s office and Corporate office competed for the top spot!

Camp Laughing Loon - Westboro, ME

In May, 2023 A crew from AJ’s corporate office painted this beautiful mural on the side of a building at Camp Laughing Loon for the kids attending camp to enjoy for years to come.

Clean River Project - Metheun, MA

In June, 2023 members of AJ’s Nation worked to pull numerous items from the river; 2 tvs, a mattress, 2 picnic tables, a safe, blanket, shopping cart and multiple bags of trash!

Marie Strese Conservation Area - Mansfield, MA

In June, 2023 the team from AJ’s corporate office loaded a bus with their hand tools to team up with the Mansfield team to clean up the trails.

Mental Health Awareness - Saco, ME

Total Donated: $2,756.83

Event Details: In June, 2023 the Saco store collected sales and donations to benefit Sweetser of Maine.

Make-A-Wish

Total Donated: $33,000 in 2023

Event Details: During the month of April, 2023 numerous shops in Maine and New Hampshire donate $1.00 of every Blue Hawaiian AJ’s Rush to Make-A-Wish of Maine & New Hampshire. The funds raised enough to grant 2 wishes in 2023!