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Q4 | 2019 Inside this issue • Dont’a Hightower Meets Foxborough Family • Kraft Family Honors Foxborough Veterans • PIP Fund Continues Bond with IgoCares • Council on Aging Enjoys New Foxboro Station • PIP Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of Kraft Sports + Entertainment Partners in Patriotism full steam ahead To celebrate the start of the new service and new year, Foxboro Station will feature free parking January 1 through March 31 fter years of preparation, planning er fare for a month and a Aand teamwork between the Mas- gift card, and a group of seniors from sachusetts Department of Transporta- Foxborough’s Council on Aging took a trip KRAFT SPORTS + tion (MassDOT), the Bay into (see page 5). Transportation Authority (MBTA), the As part of the celebration for the start ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES and of Foxbor- of this new service and the new year, RESIDENT REWARDS PROGRAM ough, weekday Foxboro Station commuter commuters will Kraft Sports + Entertainment is excited rail service at park for free from to announce the Resident Rewards Foxboro Station January 1, 2020 Program, designed to provide Foxbor- ough residents with exclusive access to a began Monday, through March variety of organizational offerings. Oct. 21. 31, 2020. Each Among other benefits, verified resi- The service commuter will dents will have the ability to purchase got off to an save $80 a month tickets to concerts and other Gillette exciting start, as with this offering. Stadium events during designated sales and ““We look for- and download complimentary tickets to members of the ward to celebrat- the Patriots annual in-stadium practice. Patriots cheer ing the start of This streamlined program will serve as a squad greeted the New Year with singular location for purchasing, down- commuters free parking for loading and storing tickets. Residents can throughout open- our commuters begin signing up for their accounts in the Pat Patriot and Patriot cheerleaders welcomed coming months and proof of residence ing day with Patriot commuters to Foxboro Station as part of the opening here at Foxboro festivities for the first day of the new service. will be confirmed to ensure only Foxbor- Place and Trader Station,” said ough residents are able to use the pro- Joe’s gift cards and Brian Earley, vice gram. Questions regarding the Resident Dunkin’ beverages and snacks. The com- president and general manager of Patriot Rewards Program can be directed to mute was especially notable for one man, Place. “As part of the 11-month pilot pro- [email protected]. as he became the first person to ride the gram, this exciting opportunity will provide new train and was surprised with a pair of complimentary parking in our commuter tickets to the Patriots vs. Bills tilt Dec. 21. lot, which offers over 500 spots, around- Find Partners in Patriotism on Social Media Town Planner Paige Duncan and Foxbor- the-clock security and Patriot Place Find Partners in Patriotism on by following ough Board of Selectmen members Chris amenities to start 2020 on a strong note @PIPFoxboro and on Facebook by liking “Partners in Patriotism.” These accounts are dedicated to Mitchell, Leah Gibson, David Feldman and and encourage commuters to try out this news and information important to the Foxbor- Mark Elfman also attended opening day to new service. One of the key goals to the ough community and pro- greet commuters and celebrate the start pilot program is to have Foxborough-area vides the Kraft Group with of the service. commuters who drive to Boston today another way to regularly The festivities continued throughout the engage with its neighbors. week, as a Walpole woman won commut- See MBTA, Page 2 Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

By the Numbers A GREEN COMMUTE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ONE COMMUTER CAN HAVE

OF CARBON EMISSIONS SAVED DAILY BY ONE PERSON USING THE MBTA * 25 MILLION 24POUNDS GALLONS OF GAS SAVED ANNUALLY BY COMMUTERS USING THE MBTA* $9,797 ANNUAL AMOUNT SAVED A FULLY OCCUPIED TRAIN CAR IS BY ONE PERSON WHO USES 15 TIMES MORE FUEL EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THAN THE AVERAGE COMMUTER’S Welcome Back! INSTEAD OF A CAR** SINGLE-OCCUPANT VEHICLE.*** Kenny Chesney, return *Source: MBTA Energy Conservation **Source: American Public Transportation Association, “Transit Savings Report,” June 2017 to for summer ***Source: DART First State, “The Environmental Benefits of Riding Public Transit” 2020 shows Kraft Sports + Entertainment recently announced MBTA: Commuter Rail service two top-tier concerts coming to Gillette Stadium for summer 2020. underway in Foxborough Taylor Swift will make one of her only two United From PAGE 1 States stops in Foxborough for transition to sustainable and stress- ment and $41 million of created Lover Fest East, taking place free train service” revenue through new annual state July 31 and Aug. 1. Swift will With the service fully underway, taxes. As part of this ongoing return to Gillette Stadium, which commuters have enjoyed a flexible initiative, Patriot Place is provid- has been the only stadium to schedule with 10 inbound and ing complimentary shuttle service host each of the global super- 10 outbound trains with depar- between Foxboro Station and the star’s previous tours. Gillette ture and arrival times scattered Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium also became the first NFL throughout the day. A full schedule campus for both employees and stadium Swift ever headlined is available at www.mbta.com/ guests. during her 2010 Fearless Tour. schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable. Additionally, by providing a Swift will bring a festival vibe to her 2020 tour, which will make stops in , Europe and South As with all MBTA services, the means of public transportation America. This highly anticipated concert will be one schedule will be consistently evalu- from Foxborough, residents from of the first offerings through the Resident Rewards ated and has the potential to be Town and surrounding communi- Program, giving residents an exclusive opportunity to updated. ties are empowered to have an purchase tickets to the sold-out shows. As daily weekday commuter rail environmental impact. One person Then to close out the summer, Billboard’s “Top service heads into 2020, Foxboro using the MBTA instead of driving Country Tour” winner Kenny Chesney will also return Station will continue to create posi- saves 24 pounds of carbon emis- to Gillette Stadium for his venue-record 20th and tive economic and environmental sions daily and MBTA commuters 21st shows Aug. 28 and Aug. 29. Chesney returns impacts for the Town and sur- save 25 million gallons of gas to the birthplace of “No Shoes Nation” for his Chill- rounding communities. annually. These economic and envi- axification tour featuring country favorites Florida A continued goal of Foxboro ronmental benefits combined with Georgia Line and Old Dominion, as well as “soul- Station is to bring reverse com- convenient parking and a com- rocker” group Michael Franti & Spearhead. Chesney muters from Boston to work along muter-friendly schedule are some will bring his trademark energy and country hits to Route 1. According to the Route of the reasons why the Town of the Gillette Stadium stage once again after selling his 1 Economic Impact Analysis, po- Foxborough, the Kraft Group and one millionth ticket at Gillette during his 2018 Trip tential economic benefits including additional proponents of Foxboro Around the Sun tour. Tickets for both shows went on the creation of 12,000 full-time Station believe permanent daily sale Oct. 4. jobs along Route 1, three million commuter rail service is a strong Swift and Chesney are two staples of concert sea- square feet of business develop- addition to the local community. son at Gillette Stadium and we are thrilled they will 22 be returning to Foxborough this summer! Partners in Patriotism

Patriots Honor Resident and 96-year-old WWII Veteran Before New England kicked off their Nov. 24 matchup against , a different type of patriot took the field. Ninety-six-year- old Foxborough resident and World War II Marine veteran Josephine Miller was one of hundreds of veterans honored in a pregame Salute to Service ceremony. Miller enjoyed pregame warm-ups from the sideline and stood just outside the team tunnel as the players were introduced. While she has been honored at other sporting events before, she highlighted spending time on the field pregame as an unfor- gettable and unique experience. “It was fantastic, it was great. I enjoyed every minute of it,” Miller said. “It was so well-done and well-organized, and being where you were, what a treat that was – to think you’re on the field? Come on, that was just awesome.” In total, the pregame ceremony featured 250 retired and active duty military members and 50 Josephine Miller and two other WWII veterans met Army Chief of Staff General James C. McConville on the field pregame. The General gifted Miller a special challenge coin. future soldiers, as well as Gold Star families, who all helped hold the American flag and flags rep- resenting each of faces of foxborough the five branches of the military and the JULIA BROCCOLI Prisoner of War/ A lifelong Foxborough resident who graduated Missing in Action flag. from Foxborough High School in 2015, Julia Broccoli Miller was one of three was thrilled to land a full-time job in the same town World War II veterans she grew up in. She says the people in Town and the sense of recognized and she community makes Foxborough special. Miller waves hello to Patriots LB . helped hold the flag “I grew up in Foxborough and can’t imagine living anywhere else,” representing the Ma- Julia said. “This town has given me my lifelong best friends. The rine Corps during the people in Foxborough really come together to form a community National Anthem. Fol- and are always there for one another. I’ve always felt like there was lowing the anthem, she someone I could go to in this community whenever I needed it.” had the opportunity to Following her graduation this past spring from the University of meet the Chief of Staff Rhode Island, Julia began working at International Forest Products, of the Army, General a Kraft Group company specializing in the trading of forest product James C. McConville, commodities headquartered at Gillette Stadium. In her role as who thanked her for office administrator, Julia ensures the office runs smoothly and her service and gifted efficiently by handling supply her a challenge coin. Over 250 veterans representing all five branches of orders, setting the schedule the military participated in the pregame ceremony. Miller served as a Marine from Feb. 15, and taking on a variety of other 1944 until May 16, 1946 following the conclusion of World War responsibilities. II. The longtime Foxborough resident moved to Town in 1954 and She points to the great people still lives in the same house she moved into 65 years ago. She she works with, being able to has a deep connection to her hometown team, even working as learn about and experience a a ticket-taker and in concessions at the Patriots’ former home, different field and being a part . To this day, she never misses a game, and de- of the employee engagement scribed being honored by her favorite team as phenomenal. Julia (right) loves attending Patriots committee as her favorite “It was a very patriotic ceremony,” Miller said. “The whole expe- games with friends and family to cheer elements of her job. When she’s rience made me feel so good, like I was so important. It was just on her hometown team. not at work, Julia is still never far phenomenal. I’ll never forget it.” away. She loves spending time around Patriot Place and attending Patriots games with friends and family. 3 Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

PATRIOT PLACE NEWS Helix eSports Center and new Boston Uprising Practice Facility Coming to Patriot Place Patriot Place recently an- the Uprising to practice from a nounced the opening of an state-of-the-art facility in the heart 18,000 square-foot esports of Patriot Place.” complex that will feature the Bos- The new complex will feature ton Uprising practice facility and over 100 gaming stations Helix eSports gaming center. complete with PCs, top-tier gam- Patriot Place and the Boston ing and network infrastructure Uprising will partner with Helix eS- and over 30 consoles open to ports, the owner and operator of the public daily for social, school, the largest gaming center in the competitive and casual game- , to open the first play. Helix has also partnered gaming center adjacent to a ma- with SaberVR to offer patrons jor professional sporting venue. immersive virtual reality games The center will occupy the former and experiences spanning hun- Showcase Live venue located dreds of game titles and genres. next to the Showcase Cinema de Educational programs will also Lux and is slated to open in Janu- be available onsite to enable the ary 2020, in conjunction with the next generation of virtual reality Wormtown Brewery start of the Boston Uprising’s architects and developers. season as the team prepares This new gaming center will Makes Grand Opening for its first year playing from its create a unique experience for home market. During the 2020 Uprising fans by allowing them to Wormtown Brewery became Foxborough’s first brewery Overwatch League season, the socialize and compete in a facility and taproom after officially opening its Patriot Place location Uprising will host two homestand that lies directly next to where the in a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Foxborough Town of- weekends at a Boston venue that professional team will practice. ficials, Wormtown officials and Brian Earley, vice president and will be announced in the future. The Helix eSports center will general manager of Patriot Place. After doors opened, Town “With the Uprising’s move to welcome gamers of all skills and Manager William Keegan and Earley poured the first Wor- Boston, we wanted to provide interest levels seven days a week. mtown beers. Patriot Place’s newest offering features pints the team with a first-class “At Patriot Place, we always and flights from 14 draft lines and a variety of packaged beer practice facility and give our fans strive to provide our patrons patrons can take home with unprecedented access to their with new and exciting offerings,” them. Located next to Olym- home team,” said Jen Ferron, said Brian Earley, vice president pia Sports, the new brewery Chief Marketing Officer for and general manager of Patriot and taproom features a 7 Kraft Sports + Entertainment. Place. “Esports is a rapidly grow- barrel brew system allowing “This new partnership with Helix ing enterprise and we are thrilled Wormtown to offer new and eSports will accomplish both of to announce this partnership different beers from the these goals by providing our fans with Helix eSports to bring this original Worcester brewery. with access to our team and one-of-a-kind facility to Patriot Wormtown completely players through onsite events Place for gamers across New renovated the space before and appearances, while allowing England.” the grand opening, adding a white tile bar, patio, fireplace and art embodying the Wormtown culture. “With Wormtown’s New England roots and original location in Worcester, our partnership was a natural choice and we are Starbucks slated to open excited to open the Patriot Place location,” Earley said. “Craft Spring 2020 brewers and taprooms are in huge demand and this new offer- ing provides our guests a great opportunity to socialize while Starbucks will become the latest ease of access and an outdoor patio enjoying uniquely, and locally, crafted beers brewed specifically offering for patrons of Patriot Place, space for patrons to enjoy their food for this location.” opening in Spring 2020. The popular and beverages outside. Construction The 4,000-square-foot taproom will sell a variety of food, coffee chain will be located next to has already begun on the site and including chips and salsa, cheese boards and Aussie meat pies. the CVS in the North Marketplace the store is expected to open early Guests will also have the ability to order food from other Patriot and plans to feature a drive-thru for this spring. Place restaurants who have partnered with Wormtown. 4 Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

SALUTE TO SERVICE Kraft Family Honors Local Veterans The Kraft family and Foundation recognized, honored and saluted local veterans and military families, including those from Foxborough, during a Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 22. The ceremony was held at the Veterans & Athletes Unified (VAU) Fallen Heroes Memorial, a 28-foot wide by six-foot tall American flag structure symbolizing the flag draped over a fallen service member’s casket. The monument is made from approximately 7,000 dog tags of all those who have fallen in the War on Terror since Sept. 11, 2001. Each dog tag lists the name, rank and date of each fallen hero’s death. In addi- tion to the thousands of dog tags, the monument features 50 gold stars to honor Gold Star families across the nation.

Dozens of veterans were recognized at the ceremony, Korean War veteran and Foxborough resident Jack Farmer reads the names of fallen soliders including seven Foxborough veterans. Foxborough Director from the VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial. of Veterans Services Ally Rodriguez, Town Manager William Keegan and Board of Selectmen members Chris Mitchell and like the VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial to remember the veter- Edward O’Leary were also in attendance to honor the commu- ans who served and continue to serve the country. nity’s veterans and military families. “It’s amazing to know that the people still care,” Rodriguez Patriots chairman and CEO and President of said. “We’re still in war and it seems like this society has for- the Patriots Foundation Josh Kraft addressed the assembled gotten that we’re still in a war -- I have a son still sitting in Iraq veterans and families and laid a “We Are All Patriots” wreath right now and he’s fighting in the same war his father fought in. at the base of the monument. Following the formal ceremony, But people forget, you move on with your life. To see that the the Krafts also personally greeted and thanked each veteran Kraft Group and the Patriots organization did this and they still and family for their sacrifices and service to the country. The remember us, it means a lot. It means that it wasn’t in vain. Kraft family and Patriots Foundation ended the event by mak- We still mean something.” ing a donation to the Fallen Heroes organization and welcom- The memorial was displayed in the Enel Plaza across from ing guests to a reception in the CBS Sporting Club. the Patriots ProShop Nov. 21 through the Patriots Salute to Foxborough Director of Veterans Services Ally Rodriguez Service game Nov. 24 and guarded around the clock by active pointed to the significance of the ceremony and monuments duty military members and Gillette Stadium security. Foxborough Seniors Enjoy New Commuter Rail Service A group of seniors ing for parking and purchasing discounted train tickets as many of from the Foxborough them were using the commuter rail for the first time. Council on Aging On a sunny fall day, the group took a mid-morning train into the city tested Foxboro Sta- to meet up with family members, enjoy lunch in the North End and go tion just days after shopping before returning to Foxborough in the later afternoon. The its opening by taking group enjoyed the trip so much that Council on Aging and Human a trip into Boston Services Director Marc Craig said they will plan another Foxboro the afternoon of Station trip into Boston this winter for shopping and make the semi- October 23. annual trips part of the Council on Aging’s future programming. The seniors were “With the new commuter rail coming to Foxborough, it was just greeted upon their the perfect opportunity to have seniors experience something in their arrival at Foxboro own hometown and get them out on a beautiful day into Boston,” Station and gifted clear Gillette Stadium bags to be used during their Craig said. “The best feedback I heard was that it was easy – instead shopping trip in the city. These gift bags included Patriot-themed pins, of worrying about traffic getting into Boston, it was easy to just drive necklaces, decals, pennants and handwarmers. Conductors met the a mile from their house, park here at Gillette and take the train right seniors on the platform and gave them detailed instructions on pay- in. It was the perfect opportunity for them.” 5 Partners in Patriotism Dont'a Hightower Surprises Local Family Diabetes connection forges bond between Hightower, Sherry family

The Sherry family’s lives were turned upside down last November when their 3-year-old son, Camden, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Now a year later, the Foxborough natives can associate this time of year with much better memories. Fresh off the practice field Oct. 25, Patriot line- backer Dont’a Hightower surprised Camden, now 4, his 6-year-old sister Annalise, his mother, Brit- tany, and his father, Luke, during a tour of Gillette Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon visited the Foxborough Police Station to hand out Stadium. Diabetes is a cause close to Hightower as doughnuts and team hats, sign autographs and take photos. his mother, L’Tanya, has Type 2 Diabetes. Hightow- er hosts an annual Monday Night Football Watch Patriots celebrate National Party to benefit the American Diabetes Association and described the experience of meeting Camden Coffee with a Cop Day with and his family as humbling. “My mom has had diabetes for multiple years Foxborough Police now, so I understand the trials and tribulations of diabetes,” Dont’a said. “That burden on anyone is Patriots offensive lineman Marcus police department. We’re honored and hard enough, let alone a child and his family.” Cannon and the Patriots Foundation we’re really lucky because if we didn’t During the visit, Dont’a chatted with the family, visited Foxborough Police Station on Oct. have them, we would wish we did.” took photos and gifted Camden his pair of practice- 1 to celebrate National Coffee with a At the end of the event, Cannon and worn gloves. Camden put the gloves on immediately Cop Day with Foxborough public safety the officers took a large group photo officers. and was still wearing them when the family left the with pink Foxborough Police Patches. stadium later that afternoon. Cannon and the organization provided These special patches are worn by pub- “The support of Dont’a and the Patriots organiza- coffee and donuts from Dunkin’ deco- lic safety personnel across the country rated with Foxborough Police Depart- during the month of October as part of tion means a lot,” Brittany said. “I used to coach in ment and Patriots logos to the officers the Pink Patch Project to raise aware- Foxborough and the Patriots do so much for the on duty. Officers also received special ness for breast cancer. Chief Grace pre- community. For them to do this for us, just some team hats featuring the Patriots logo sented Cannon with a pink Foxborough family in Foxborough that they don’t know – it really, surrounded by the Town name. Cannon Police Patch and a challenge coin bear- truly does mean a lot and we really appreciate all signed autographs, took photos and wel- ing the agency’s insignia to thank him for comed new Police Chief Michael Grace taking the time to visit the station. to town on the morning before he was “We wanted to bring the officers do- officially sworn in. nuts and coffee to thank them for their “It’s an amazing opportunity to be a service and for watching over us,” Can- Pats DB Takes Photos Around Town hometown agency and have the New non said. “It’s important for us to recog- England Patriots in town,” Chief Grace nize these officers because of everything Earlier this fall, new for photography and they do. They’re out there putting their said. “I always say the Foxborough Police Patriots defensive back traveled around Foxbor- Department is the best small-town lives on the line to make sure we are all took ough on his off-day to police department in America because as safe as possible. Every day, we get to we have an NFL stadium. The organiza- breathe and enjoy life because of our po- a different approach capture another side tion and the team, what they give back lice officers, military and fire department. to get to know his new of the Town where he to the community on a regular basis is So we’re here in the police department home – through a competes on Sundays. just fantastic – from spending time with to celebrate Coffee with a Cop Day and camera. Terrence has Through the afternoon, 6 our kids at the schools to coming to the thank them for their service” a long-standing passion Terrence walked around Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism Dont'a Hightower Surprises Local Family the help and support that we’ve gotten.” The Kraft family’s Partners in Patrio- tism Fund supported the Sherry family with a grant earlier this year to offset some of the medical costs associated with Camden’s diagnosis. The organiza- tion also invited the family to Gillette for a visit to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Camden’s diagnosis. The Sherry’s behind-the-scenes look of Gillette Stadium featured a tour of the visitors’ and officials’ locker rooms and press box before ending on the game field with the surprise meet-and-greet with Dont’a. “Taking the time to say hello and give Camden my gloves is worth it to lessen that burden a little bit,” Dont’a said. “I try to do what I can. You can’t do everything, but it’s just a good, joyful feeling to be able to give back and help someone.” The visit with Dont’a was a fitting celebration for where Camden and his family are now. Camden Sherry and his family met Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower during a tour of Gillette Stadium. “For the first few months, we were in information overload and where we were then, I really didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and now I do,” Brittany said. “It feels good, he’s getting better and better by the day. It’s our new life and Camden’s new lifestyle and he’s a completely different kid to where we were at last year.”

Photos Courtesy of Eric Adler Pats DB Takes Photos Around Town

the historical town Common, Cumberland Farms capturing images of the flag, and the Doolittle benches scattered through- Home. As one of out the area and buildings the newest Patri- on the neighboring streets. ots, Terrence took Terrence also walked Rail- the time to enjoy road Avenue, taking photos Foxborough through of the tracks nearest to a different lens. 7 Partners in Patriotism

Partners in Patriotism FUnD PIP Fund, IgoCares continues strong bond The Partners in Patriotism Fund (PIP Fund) has a long- standing relationship with Fox- borough’s Igo Elementary School dating back to the inauguration of their IgoCares program six years ago. IgoCares was started after a California family that moved into Town sought help from school administration and the school realized the need for a program to help families in similar circumstances. The program provides families in need with food, clothing and other essential resources to get them through times of crisis and sustain them through a short period of time, with the vast majority of help going to families facing unexpected job loss or sudden medical crises. Recogniz- ing the importance of IgoCares and its mission, the PIP Fund has donated more than $27,000 to the foundation since 2014. “It’s so wonderful to have a resource like IgoCares to help our families in need,” said Igo El- ementary School Guidance Coun- need within our community. Igo this student population makes holiday gifts to the school in the selor Kristen Siddle. “I’ve never School is fortunate to be able to IgoCares’ support essential and past. Additionally, five players heard of any other program like provide significant support to our Principal Stanton estimates the from the 2018 Patriots team, this one at other schools, and students during the school day program has helped nearly 200 including James White and we’re so lucky to have the help of with free and reduced breakfast Igo families. , celebrated Igo the PIP Fund and the Patriots.” and lunch programs. IgoCares, Over his eight years as Prin- Elementary teachers this past The money raised by these do- through the generous support of cipal, Stanton said the IgoCares May during National Teacher nations and Igo events, including the Partners in Patriotism fund, program has significantly Appreciation Week. The players the annual Mother-Son Dance allows us to provide gift cards to impacted the school and points presented each staff member and “Coins for Caring,” is used to local supermarkets and stores to several touching thank you with flowers, a personalized cer- purchase a variety of gift cards while our school counselor notes from families who have tificate of appreciation from the evenly distributed to families in works with families to navigate been helped. New England Patriots Founda- need to purchase food, clothing town and state resources.” “IgoCares has brought our tion and a Patriots and gifts around the holidays. Igo Elementary School is one school community closer LIII championship hat. While the families’ information of three elementary schools in together and provided an un- “IgoCares does tremendous remains confidential, IgoCares Town and has the largest stu- derstanding that there are Igo work in supporting Igo Elemen- does track the allotment of each dent population (400 students), School families with significant tary students and families,” said gift card to ensure equal distribu- highest percentage of free and needs,” Stanton said. “It has also PIP Fund Grants Committee tion among families in need. reduced lunch students and allowed opportunities for our Chairman Jimmy McGowan. “The assistance provided by highest percentage of English families and community partners “The Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism fund is learner students. Additionally, to demonstrate an incredible Fund is proud to support such a simply tremendous,” said Igo the district also features the level of caring and support for worthy and important organiza- Elementary School Principal highest amount of new students those in need.” tion each year and see the large Michael Stanton. “Often, people moving into the area, creating On top of the annual $5,000 impact these grants make for can be fooled by the town’s zip a large and diverse student donation, the PIP Fund and the Igo School community.” code and not realize the level of body. The demographics of Patriots have donated bikes and 8 DATE OF APPLICATION: Partners in Patriotism

Request for Donation

Partners in Patriotism Fund The Partners in Patriotism (PIP) Fund is a registered nonprofit organization committed to supporting Foxborough-based groups and organizations that make a positive, lasting impact in the Town of Foxborough. The PIP Fund assists groups, organizations, individuals and philanthropic projects that benefit or improve the quality of life in the Town of Foxborough.

Our community grants are intended to support philanthropic, charitable and humanitarian efforts of Foxborough nonprofits, organizations, civic and community groups that directly benefit the Town of Foxborough. The Fund does not fulfill sponsorship requests or projects, programs and events that do not have a direct benefit to the Town of Foxborough.

A portion of our funds also serve as a means of financial assistance to Foxborough residents who experience an unexpected emergency or loss. These personal assistance grants are intended to provide recipients with permanent financial solutions following an unexpected loss or sudden emergency that has drastically impacted the applicant’s financial situation.

Every line of this form must be completed accurately and your need for funding must be stated clearly in order to be considered for review. Please attach support documentation and additional typed pages to this application as needed. For more information, visit www.GilletteStadium.com/Partners-in-Patriotism

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REQUEST INFORMATION

Please provide a detailed summary of your request, including the need for funding and a breakdown of estimated expenses (attach supporting documents and additional typed pages to application as needed):

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By submitting this form to the Partners in Patriotism Fund, you acknowledge that the Fund may request to review and verify certain information, including financial information, with regards to your request.

Mailing address: Partners in Patriotism Fund, One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA 02035 Or scan and email to: [email protected] 9 Partners in Patriotism

PIP Fund purchases ADA accessible tables for newly opened Booth Playground Foxboro Recreation opened Recreation, Lions Club, Rotary the new Booth Playground with a Club and Bethany Church. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in front PIP Fund teamed up with Fox- of dozens of Foxborough children boro Recreation and the Friends and their families Thursday, of Foxboro Recreation to grant Oct. 3. The new playground was the $10,000 needed to com- funded by the Town of Foxbor- plete the fundraising efforts. The ough and local individuals and Fund then made an additional do- organizations, including the nation to the Friends of Foxboro Partners in Patriotism Fund (PIP Recreation for the addition of the Fund). Following the playground’s two ADA accessible tables to the opening, the PIP Fund also completed playground. agreed to support the purchase “Playgrounds are an important of two ADA accessible picnic element of the Foxborough com- The PIP Fund was part of a group of several Foxborough organizations and individuals tables as part of a continued munity,” said PIP Fund Grants that helped support the construction of the new Booth playground. The new playground effort to make the playground ac- Committee Chairman Jimmy opened to the public earlier this fall in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. cessible to everyone. McGowan. “The PIP Fund was In addition to the tables, pleased to be able to assist Fox- the new playground includes a boro Recreation in funding the rubber foundation accessible new Booth Playground. We were FHS French Exchange to children of all abilities and honored to be invited to attend updated equipment featuring the ribbon-cutting ceremony Students Take Stadium Tour accessible tire swings, jungle and seeing the children from gyms and climbing areas. During our community play on the new Twenty French foreign exchange students, two of their the planning process, Foxboro playground for the first time was teachers and two Foxborough High School teachers got Recreation worked closely with a special experience.” a behind-the-scenes look of Gillette Stadium Tuesday, Oct. the Foxboro Commission on Foxboro Recreation unveiled 22. The students were in town as part of an exchange Disability and the Massachusetts the new playground at a ribbon- program with FHS and made the final stop of their 10-day Office on Disability to ensure the cutting ceremony in front of visit at the stadium before heading to the airport to fly new playground will be a place dozens of Foxborough families. back to France. Kraft Sports + Entertainment employee where all children can play. Following the ceremony, children Hannah Creighton led a comprehensive tour in French The project replaced the had the opportunity to use the throughout the stadium. outdated former playground and playground for the first time. The The group took photos totaled over $110,000, a cost new playground replaces the old on the game field covered by an initial $85,000 one that was at the Booth for before touring the inner from the Town’s capital improve- over 20 years and taken down workings of the stadium ment project budget and ampli- last spring because its play- including the media fied by donation efforts from the ground pieces were no longer in workroom, visitors’ PIP Fund, Friends of Foxboro compliance and deemed unsafe. and officials’ locker rooms and Optum Field Lounge. SuperCross Returning to Gillette Debra Grant, a Foxborough High School Stadium this April French teacher, runs the exchange program with FHS Kraft Sports + Entertainment and heat races throughout the secretary Shelia Sneyd. Grant and Sneyd have coordinated tours of Gillette Stadium for the French students off and recently announced the AMA day, as well as an immersive on for the past seven years. Supercross FIM World Cham- fan fest in the lead-up to the pionship, presented by Monster races. A full schedule and tickets “The tour of the stadium was wonderful; overwhelming Energy, is returning to Gillette starting at $15 can be found at really,” Grant said. “It’s very exciting for the French Stadium Saturday, April 14, https://www.supercrosslive. students to tour the stadium because even in France they 2020 at 4:30 p.m. The event will com/events/foxborough-ma- do not have such a unique opportunity. They learned about feature several qualifying races 2020-tickets. football while they were here and could see in town and in our school how special the Patriots are to us.” 10 Partners in Patriotism

PIP Fund Grants $2,000 to St. Mary’s for AED With the assistance of the PIP Fund, St. Mary’s Parish will purchase an AED to help create a safe environment for parishioners at the church. St. Mary’s serves 2,100 families for weekly services and also provides religious educa- tion classes for approximately 600 children. BSA TROOP 314 RECEIVES Pastor Matthew Westcott of St. Mary’s Parish $1,500 FOR TROOP TRAILER received $1,500 from the PIP Fund for the The PIP Fund granted Scout purchase of an AED for the church. Now Accepting Partners BSA Troop 314 $1,500 to as- a grant of $1,500 to cover the sist with the purchase of a troop cost of materials. The Girls Scouts in Patriotism Scholarship trailer. The troop will use the make no-sew fleece blankets each trailer as a storage space for year and donate them to the Fox- Applications camping gear and supplies and as boro Discretionary Fund to provide transportation to scouting events. warmth for their neighbors during The Kraft family and the Partners in Patriotism Fund are Troop 314 is an early adopter of the winter months. now accepting applications for the 2019–2020 Partners in girls in scouting and while it has Patriotism Scholarship. PIP FUND GRANTS $2,000 TO separate troops for boys and girls, FOXBORO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Established in 2017, the Partners in Patriotism (PIP) the program runs joint events with HOCKEY TEAM Scholarship awards up to five, $5,000 scholarships to both troops. The PIP Fund granted $2,000 graduating high school seniors who reside in Foxborough. To be FOXBORO GIRL SCOUTS eligible for a PIP Scholarship, an applicant must: to Foxboro High School Boys RECEIVE FUNDS FOR BLANKET Hockey to help cover the cost of • Be a Foxborough resident and a graduating high school PROJECT offseason captains’ practices. This senior For the sixth straight year, the grant will cover offseason ice time PIP Fund funded the Foxboro • Plan to attend a postsecondary education institution for the team to practice in the Girl Scouts’ blanket project with lead-up to the regular season. • Demonstrate a dedication to community service • Complete the Partners in Patriotism Scholarship application Foxborough Housing Authority • Submit an activity sheet noting community service involvement and extra-curricular activities Receives $2,000 for New Benches The Partners in Patriotism Fund (PIP • Submit one double-spaced essay that is at least 800 words and addresses one of the following: Fund) granted $2,000 to the Foxbor- ough Housing Authority to support the • What does the Patriot Way mean to you? purchase of three new benches at Carl Annon Court. • Provide at least two examples of how you have The benches were installed earlier exhibited the qualities of hard work, integrity, team work and selflessness during your high school career. this fall and replaced previous benches that had fallen into disrepair. They • Describe how you persevered through an adverse encourage and allow residents at Carl or difficult situation in your life and the lessons you Annon Court to gather and socialize in a learned. gather and socialize. central location outside. “It’s wonderful to see that there’s Applications, essay questions and more information about the Margaret Hurd, Executive Director organizations within the Town of Fox- scholarship can be found on the Partners in Patriotism website of the Foxborough Housing Authority, borough that are willing to help out our at www.gillettestadium.com/partners-in-patriotism. said the importance of the benches senior citizens because it’s a very tight to the community was emphasized budget trying to operate on the state Completed applications, including essays and activity when residents inquired about getting sheets, must be submitted via Google Forms at http:// budget,” Hurd said. “Any little extra bit bit.ly/PIPScholarship2020 no later than April 1, 2020. No replacements after Foxborough Hous- we get counts tremendously. You think, exceptions. Scholarship winners will be announced prior to ing Authority removed the old benches ‘Oh, it’s just a little bench, what’s the big graduation. Any questions regarding the Partners in Patriotism from the property. deal?’ But we don’t have funds for that scholarships may be directed to [email protected]. In the weeks since the benches were kind of thing, so it is a big deal. So we installed, Hurd said she’s already seen appreciate any organization that helps many residents using the space to us out in any way, very much so.” 11 Partners in Patriotism

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