The New England Patriots Foundation announced $185,000 in grants to 17 local nonprofits in honor of each Patriots Difference Maker named during the 2025 Celebrate Volunteerism initiative. Madeline Cooke of Community Nurse, Inc. named the Patriots Difference Maker of the Year and awarded a $25,000 grant for the nonprofit.

New England cornerback Christian Gonzalez was thrilled to see how many current and former Patriots players showed up to support the Winter Wonderland Party he threw for 90 local kids in partnership with the Patriots Foundation and Dellbrook|JKS on Tuesday.

Greg Hikel has only missed four home games as a 30-year New England Patriots season ticket member – even having supported the team through fevers and kidney stones. On Tuesday, the Patriots honored him as their 2025 Fan of the Year presented by Bank of America.

The New England Patriots announced HopeWell, Inc. President & CEO, Shaheer Mustafa, as their 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker.

After leading his team to a 12-1 overall record and their second MIAA Division VI State Championship in three years, Fairhaven High School's Derek Almeida has been selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Year.

On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.

Caedan Wallace grew up with philanthropy in his blood, so partnering with Heading Home for My Cause My Cleats was second nature.

Former college teammate and close friend to Patriots long snapper Julian Ashby leaves a string of inspiration from Greenville, South Carolina to New England for those affected by blood clots.

Rookie kicker Andy Borregales is looking to make an IMPACT with his first choice for the My Cause My Cleats initiative.

Patriots quarterback Josh Dobbs hopes to inspire the youth of Tennessee to develop interests in science, technology, engineering and math with his experience as a teammate at the helm.

Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins has a special personal connection to his My Cause My Cleats charity, United Sports Abroad.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams knows cancer impacts everyone in some way. He's rallying around loved ones who battle the disease for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative this season, including his own mother as well as Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams.