Aroma
Joe's observes National Coffee Day strengthening its commitment to the Dempsey
Center
Aroma Joe, one of the nation's leading handcrafted beverage
chains, is celebrating National Coffee Day with a FREE 16-ounce (hot or iced)
coffee for all guests or FREE up to 24-ounce (hot or iced) coffee for AJ's
Rewards members*. In addition, Aroma Joe's will build on their ongoing support
of the Dempsey Center by donating $1 for
every FREE coffee given on September 29th. The Dempsey Center, founded
by Patrick Dempsey, has a mission to make
life better for people impacted by cancer. They provide a variety of
high-quality, personalized programs and services to cancer patients, their
loved ones, and care partners - all at no cost.
Aroma Joe's was founded in 2000 and headquartered in South
Portland, Maine with 79 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania, Florida and Rhode Island. Aroma Joe's is a local destination for
handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, unique infused blends, signature AJs
RUSH® Energy Drinks and all-day food offerings served in a friendly and upbeat
environment.
Patrick
Dempsey founded the Dempsey Center in 2008 with the intention of giving
back to the community where he grew up, and where his mother first received
cancer treatment in 1997. Since 2009, Patrick has returned to Lewiston/Auburn every
fall for the Center's annual flagship fundraising event - the Dempsey Challenge
- of which Aroma Joe's is the official coffee. The Dempsey Center not
only offers services in the Portland and Lewiston/Auburn area
but now offers select services nationwide through its virtual program Dempsey
Connects.
The
Dempsey Center makes life better for people managing the impact of cancer. With
locations in South Portland, Lewiston, and now through our third, virtual
center Dempsey Connects, the center provides personalized services to help
individuals and families maintain physical and emotional wellness as they deal
with a cancer diagnosis. Understanding that cancer impacts the whole family,
the Dempsey Center also provides specialized services for children, teens and
their families. All services are provided to clients at no cost.
"Aroma
Joe's has been a strong community supporter of the Dempsey Challenge since 2019
and brings not only great coffee but positivity every year," said Patrick Dempsey. "We were thrilled they wanted to
expand their support by donating $1 from
every FREE coffee given on National Coffee Day to the Dempsey Center. And
for people who cannot experience Aroma Joe's in-person, $2 for every online purchase of their house blend on
9/29 will be donated to the Dempsey Center. I hope everyone goes and
grabs a coffee to not only experience the Aroma Joe's difference but to support
our amazing cause."
Unlike
many competitors, Aroma Joe's proprietary coffee blends are 100% Rainforest
Alliance Certified and audited annually against environmental, social and
economic criteria to protect farmers, biodiversity and foster a culture of
respect. The craft roasted coffee is not only sustainably grown and
ethically sourced but creates beverages that are full-flavored, rich and
deliciously smooth.
"Giving
back to the community is a critical part of the Aroma Joe's mission and we are
proud to be a strong supporter of the Dempsey Center," said Carrie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer. "We
are excited to further spread the positivity on National Coffee Day with a free
16-ounce hot or iced coffee on September 29th while
helping support this amazing organization."