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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation to Honor 2011 Community MVP Award Winners

Grand Prize winner to receive $25,000 for favorite charity as one of 16 recipients receiving grants totaling $100,000 provided by the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.

The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will honor the 16 winners of the 2011 Community MVP Awards program. During the ceremony, the winners will be recognized for their efforts, including one grand prize winner of $25,000, five winners of $10,000 and 10 winners of $2,500. The money will be awarded to the non-profit organization for which each honoree volunteers.

The Community MVP awards honor individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism. Through the program, non-profit organizations throughout New England have the opportunity to reward their hard-working volunteers for the invaluable time and support they provide to their communities. In 2010, the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation donated more than $70,000 to local organizations via the Community MVP Awards.

The 16 winners of the 2011 Community MVP Awards:

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  •  Mary Benoit Houser, Longmeadow, Mass. - Springfield Boys & Girls Club                         
  • Kay Bernon, Dover, Mass. - Berkshire Hills Music Academy                     
  • Judy Boss, Bomoseen, Vt. - Castleton Community Seniors                         
  • Joey Cerato, Hudson, N.H. - Camp Sunshine                                          
  • Natalie Fream, Newfields, N.H. - Main Street Art                                            
  • Dr. Anita Huse, Londonderry, N.H. - The Upper Room                           
  • Susan Jaye-Kaplan, Longmeadow, Mass. - Link to Libraries                                          
  • Nomi Kaim, Boston, Mass. - Aspergers Association of New England           
  • Robert Lavoie , Nashua, N.H. - Marguerite’s Place                            
  • Christine McCarthy, Southboro, Mass. -Cystic Fibrosis Foundation                             
  • Heather Philben , Boston, Mass. - Peer Health Exchange                       
  • Mary Kay Salomone, North Kingstown, R.I. - Operation Support Our Troops                     
  • Barb Savage, Milford, Mass. - Samaritans                                     
  • Katherine Sullivan, Fairfield, Conn. - Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center            
  • Rick White, Hebron, Conn. - Hebron Interfaith Human Service          
  • Linda Zachariewicz, Worcester, Mass. - The CASA Project                                        

 


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