FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (July 22, 2025) – The New England Patriots Foundation has teamed up with Bank of America to continue a program called "Community Captains." This charitable initiative was created in 2021 to build deeper relationships with nonprofits and strengthen the impact on the populations they serve.

Over the next two years, the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America will work closely with six new nonprofit organizations. The goal of this program is to establish a deeper understanding of the community efforts of each and to help each charity to more effectively serve their constituents.

"Since launching the Community Captains initiative in 2021, we've seen firsthand how strong partnerships with local nonprofits can create lasting and meaningful change," said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. "Thanks to our continued collaboration with Bank of America, we're proud to expand this work by teaming up with six outstanding new organizations over the next two years. Each nonprofit already plays a vital role in their community, and together, we'll deepen our understanding of their missions and provide the support needed to amplify their impact."

A total of $300,000 in donations will be granted to the Community Captains, including $50,000 for each organization. In addition to financial support, each of the nonprofits will receive in-kind donations, visits from the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America, access to additional training, mentorship and support including Bank of America's Better Money Habits program, and much more.

"The nonprofit organizations that are part of this initiative are making a profound difference," said Miceal Chamberlain, President, Bank of America Massachusetts. "Through the vital work that they do, they are expanding opportunities for people from marginalized backgrounds and enriching the lives of those they serve. Together with the Patriots Foundation, our goal is to provide them with resources and capacity to build on their success, so they continue to have a positive and lasting impact."

These organizations have been vetted by the Patriots community relations team and program partners at Bank of America. The charities cover a wide range of causes and support various communities throughout New England.

The program will officially kick off on Wednesday, July 23 with a luncheon at Gillette Stadium. All six organizations will have the opportunity to hear from the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America about the support they will receive over the next two years.

The Patriots Foundation and Bank of America hand-selected each of the nonprofit organizations, which include:

Casa Myrna – Boston, Mass.

Casa Myrna believes every relationship should be safe and healthy. Founded in 1977, we work to end domestic violence and sexual exploitation through intervention, awareness, and prevention. We support survivors through shelter, housing, crisis intervention and safety planning, economic stability and employment supports, counseling, and children's programming.

Father Bill's & MainSpring – Brockton, Mass.

Father Bill's & MainSpring (FBMS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and addressing housing crises in Southern Massachusetts. By providing essential services, including emergency shelter, meals, and supportive housing, FBMS works to help individuals and families regain stability and secure long-term housing solutions.!

Good Sports – Braintree, Mass.

Good Sports is a national nonprofit that champions equitable access to youth sports and physical activity by equipping kids in high-need communities with the gear they need to reach their full potential—on the field and beyond. Good Sports partners with leaders in the sports industry to donate brand-new equipment, apparel, and footwear to children who need it most, ensuring all children have the chance to play.

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción – Boston, Mass.

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción is a non-profit organization and a dynamic community development corporation that started in the South End neighborhood of Boston, to address displacement of low-income families due to urban development. IBA offers affordable housing and supportive programming to increase social and economic mobility for families.

Minds Matter – Boston, Mass.

Minds Matter Boston connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.

Planning Office for Urban Affairs – Boston, Mass.

The mission of the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, a non-profit housing developer affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, is to serve as a catalyst for social justice through its work in affordable and mixed-income housing development, and neighborhood revitalization.