New Hampshire Non-Profits Honored For Efforts By Kraft, Patriots

NASHUA, NH — Two New Hampshire not-for-profit organizations were the recipients of $5,000 grants after being recognized as volunteering difference-makers by the New England Patriots Foundation in a virtual celebration that took place this week.

Robert Skirvin-Orr of the Team Walk For Cancer Care which is run through Lowell Hospital in Nashua and Isabel Povey from Seeds of Hope in Hampstead were among 15 grant recipients from around New England that were recognized by the Patriots Foundation and the Kraft family on Wednesday.

During the 2020 season, the Patriots Foundation presented a weekly Difference Maker of the Week award, which recognizes volunteers that go beyond the call of duty as volunteers in their respective communities. Seventeen volunteers from 15 not-for-profit organizations were honored during Wednesday’s virtual celebration, which included a Zoom call with Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and other members of the Kraft family along with Patriots Fall of Famer Andre Tippett.

“This has been a challenging year, unlike anything we’ve experienced in our lifetimes,” Kraft said in a news release announcing the grants. “Charitable organizations have been called upon to support more children and families than ever before. We admire all of the hardworking volunteers that have stepped up and helped these nonprofits to continue to serve those in need. Through this Celebrate Volunteerism initiative, we were excited to shine a light on some of these outstanding volunteers and to support their charitable endeavors.”

Each of the not-for-profit organizations received a $5,000 grant to support their ongoing efforts in their local communities as the Patriots Foundation awarded a total of $90,000 in grants during the virtual celebration. The grant recipients range in age from 16 to 75 and support communities throughout New England stretching from Rhode Island to Vermont. The various organizations support causes dealing with mental health, education, healthcare, mentoring and youth development.