13-Year-Old Bridgewater Girl Opens Ice Cream Shop, On Mission To Spread Kindness

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A new ice cream shop has opened in Bridgewater, and the owner may surprise you.

13-year-old Aly of Bridgewater is the Co-Founder of Ice Cream for All, which opened at 137 Old York Road in the Bradley Gardens section of the Township near Duke Island Park.

Aly is on a mission to spread kindness in everyday ways.

"A kind word can melt the coldest day," believes Aly. "Sharing (even sprinkles) makes joy multiply."

She is challenging the community to join her mission and try one act of kindness, such as helping a neighbor, holding the door, picking up litter, smiling at others, and more.

In honor of their grand opening week, Ice Cream For All is offering 50 percent off ice cream from 4 to 8 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 31.

"We welcome all kind souls and lovers of ice cream, and because of our strong ties to the wonderfully unique neurodivergent and disabled communities, we wanted to ensure they and their allies also have a judgment-free space where they can feel accepted. It's a place where ice cream, memories, and new friendships are made fresh daily!" according to the family-owned ice cream shop.

For more information on Ice Cream For All, visit icecreamforall.com or facebook.com/icecreamforallnj.

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