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Photos: Patriots honor Community MVPs
Robert Kraft, Andre Tippett and the Patriots Foundation honored the 2019 Myra Kraft Community MVP awards winners during a luncheon at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. The 26 volunteer winners, who come from all six New England states, received grants for the nonprofit organizations where they volunteer. There were 25 winners of $10,000 and one grand prize winner, who received $25,000.

Jillian Tsiplakis, Grand Prize Winner - Stepping Stones Family Services (Haverhill, Mass.)





Kelly Ohlrich - The Sharewood Project (Boston, Mass).

Amanda Gonzales - Plummer Youth Promise (Salem, Mass.)

Jerry Shanahan - Salute Military Golf Association (Conford, Mass.)

Kristen Johnson - Bethany Christian Services (Candia, N.H.)

Noelle Gregoire - Laps 4 Backs (Haverhill, Mass.)

James Flatley - One Summit (North Andover, Mass.)

Tammy de la Cruz - Community Speaks Out (Groton, Conn.)

Jason D'Amico - Maine Boys to Men (Falmouth, Me.)

Thelma Velasquez - Lynn Economic Opportunity (Lynn, Mass.)

Therese Stafford - Women & Infants Hospital (Providence, R.I.)

Doug Phillips - Zach's Place Enrichment Center (Woodstock, Vt.)

Sandra Lorena Aleman-Nijjar - East Boston Soup Kitchen (East Boston, Mass.)

Richard Bachand - Newington CT Brawlers (Newington, Conn.)

Noelle Lambert - The Born to Run Foundation (Medfield, Mass.)

Brenda Venice - National Alliance on Mental Illness of Bristol County (Fall River, Mass.)

Ed Ithier - The Webster House (Manchester, N.H.)

Scott Paganelli - Family Services of the Merrimack Valley (Lawrence, Mass).

Ginny Bogart - Manchester Police Athletic League (Manchester, N.H.)

Steven Roy - Comfort Zone Camp (Bridgewater, Mass.)

Felicia Paduano - Women's Center of Greater Danbury (Danbury, Conn.)

Al Galinelli - Central Fire Company (Warren, R.I.)

Elizabeth Keeling - Families for Depression Awareness (Waltham, Mass.)

Sesay Johnson - GrowHope Foundation (Brockton, Mass.)

Esta Cohen - Dress For Success (Providence, R.I.)

Dr. Timothy Flanigan - Star Kids Scholarship Program (Middletown, R.I.)

Jillian Tsiplakis, Grand Prize Winner - Stepping Stones Family Services (Haverhill, Mass.)






Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft, President of the New England Patriots Foundation Josh Kraft and Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippett smiled for a photo with all 26 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winners at Gillette Stadium. The 26 volunteer winners range from 14 to 76 years old and represent every New England state. Winning nonprofits provide support for many causes, including education, domestic violence prevention, healthcare, homelessness, mentoring and military support.

The Patriots Marathon Team