FOUNDATION PROGRAMS

The Kraft family and New England Patriots Foundation are excited to partner with Bank of America to launch a new program called, "Community Captains." This charitable initiative was created to build deeper relationships with nonprofits and strengthen the impact on the populations they serve. Over a two year period, the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America will work closely with six nonprofit organizations, with a goal of establishing a deeper understanding of their community efforts and to help each charity serve their constituents more effectively.

The New England Patriots Foundation continues their efforts to increase awareness of the importance of blood and platelet donation with a blood drive at the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital. During the drive all successful donors receive special Patriots-themed gifts and are entered into a drawing for autographed prizes.

The New England Patriots are proud to team with the Make-A-Wish program in providing special experiences for children battling life-threatening illnesses. Children from across the U.S. are invited to visit Gillette Stadium for a day of making their wish to meet a Patriots player come true. The memorable day includes a meet and greet with the players, trips to The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, personalized Patriots gear and more.

The Patriot Women's Association is committed to serving the New England community with events and activities including the New England Patriots Foundation's Community Holiday Party, and the annual Ladies Luncheon hosted in honor of the late President of the New England Patriots Foundation, Myra Kraft. Not only supporting their loved ones on the field, the Patriot Women's Association serves as a special arm of team's charitable efforts.

From summer training camp to the Super Bowl, Read Between the Lines participants complete reading logs and challenges to earn points and monthly prizes. The participants with the most points are invited to a season-end event. Read Between the Lines is filled with educational fun including a "Summer Reading Blitz" which challenges all students to set summer reading goals.

The Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation have a longstanding commitment to promoting and supporting youth football programs. Throughout the year, the foundation is actively involved in coordinating and hosting a variety of programs that are designed to teach the fundamentals of football while encouraging children to live healthy lifestyles. Through these efforts, the Kraft family and the foundation continue to advocate for opportunities for youth across New England to play the game of football.