Play Ball! Partners in Patriotism Fund Helps Foxboro Rec Build Dugouts

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A partnership between the Partners in Patriotism Fund, Friends of Foxboro Recreation and Foxboro Youth Baseball and Softball hit a home run with the construction of two dugouts at the Babe Ruth Field of the Payson Road Recreational Complex.

“We are so appreciative of the support we received from the Partners in Patriotism Fund, Friends of Foxboro Recreation and Foxboro Youth Baseball and Softball,” said Foxboro Recreation Director Debbie Giardino. “These dugouts will be of great use to players and coaches and helps the Recreation Department continue its goal of building and maintaining beautiful fields and facilities for the town to enjoy.”

The Partners in Patriotism Fund contributed $5,000 to the project because of its benefit to youth athletics in Foxboro.

“These dugouts will be used seven days a week from April through October by upwards of 150 baseball players, ages 13-18,” said Partners in Patriotism Fund Chair Jimmy McGowan. “We are thrilled to contribute to this project as these dugouts will improve the experience for baseball players in Foxboro.”

Giardino added that the dugouts will make the Babe Ruth Field a more attractive option for other leagues looking for a field to rent.

“We do get requests from other leagues to use the field when the Foxboro groups are not on it,” said Giardino. “Being able to attract other leagues to this field generates a source of revenue for the Recreation Department.”

The Babe Ruth Field is the only baseball complex in town with lights. The field was built at no cost to Foxborough through mitigation money from the Chestnut Green project and is 12 years old.

ABOUT THE PARTNERS IN PATRIOTISM FUND
The Partners in Patriotism Fund is a registered nonprofit organization established by the Kraft family in 2014. The Fund is dedicated to supporting Foxborough philanthropic and community efforts through monetary donations of up to $100,000 annually. A Grants Committee, comprised of Foxborough residents, is appointed to vet grant applications and determine allocation of funds. The Fund assists residents of Foxborough through the support of charitable endeavors, as well as through personal financial assistance for those who have experienced sudden loss or find themselves in unexpected emergency situations.

For grant applications or more information about the Partners in Patriotism Fund, please visit www.GilletteStadium.com/Partners-in-Patriotism or find the PIP Fund on Facebook at “Partners in Patriotism Fund.”