Partners In Patriotism

Partners In Patriotism Partners in Patriotism is a community outreach initiative launched by the Kraft Group in 2014 for the town of Foxborough.
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A quarterly newsletter is published and mailed to residents to provide insight into the progress and philanthropy of the Kraft Group and its partnership with Foxborough. Additionally, the Kraft family established the Partners in Patriotism Fund, a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Foxborough philanthropic and community efforts through monetary donations totaling $100,000 annually.

Our this week is life-long resident Shirley Instasi! Shirley is the owner and director of Bright Start Child Care here...
06/19/2026

Our this week is life-long resident Shirley Instasi!

Shirley is the owner and director of Bright Start Child Care here in Foxborough. Shirley and Bright Start teach children from a young age the importance of giving back and helping those in need by hosting fundraisers including an art night and a trike-a-thon. Those events raised a total of $8,000 this year and Bright Start has raised over $54,000 for St. Jude’s Research Hospital throughout the years. In addition to her work at Bright Start Childcare, Shirley has taught Sunday School at St Mark’s Episcopal Church for 22 years.

“The outreach in this community and the opportunities to become involved is why I enjoy being in Foxborough,” Shirley said. “No matter how old the child or teen is, it is rewarding for me to have them recognize that they have the power to help others that are in need. I also enjoy assisting the families with being a shoulder to lean on and someone to listen to when daily life takes some bumpy turns.”

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This week’s is ten-year resident Laurie Garabedian!Dr. Garabedian recently moved her practice, Luna Health DPC, to her...
06/12/2026

This week’s is ten-year resident Laurie Garabedian!

Dr. Garabedian recently moved her practice, Luna Health DPC, to her hometown of Foxborough alongside Dr. Rachel Kurinsky. Laurie always knew she wanted to be a doctor, finding medicine fascinating, challenging and rewarding, and what is especially rewarding to Lauire is getting to know her patients and providing personalized care. Getting to know her patients personally and being truly a part of the community is something deeply important to Laurie, as medicine is not a one-size fits all, so it allows her to provide better care.

“I practiced in Foxborough for my first seven years in medicine before moving to Plainville when I opened my own practice, so coming back to Foxborough feels wonderful, almost like coming home. Many of my patients are deeply rooted in this community, so they’re excited to have me back in town as well,” Laurie said. “I genuinely enjoy practicing medicine; I think it’s fun. But beyond that, it is such a privilege to care for people, help them feel better, ease their symptoms, sit with them in difficult times and sometimes completely change the course of their health and wellbeing. I still feel grateful every day that I get to do this work.”

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06/06/2026

Happy Foxborough Founders Day!

Happy Founders Day! 🏈🚒🎉
06/06/2026

Happy Founders Day! 🏈🚒🎉

This week’s is lifelong resident Liam Ivatts! Liam recently traveled to the Reno World Wrestling Tournament to compete...
06/05/2026

This week’s is lifelong resident Liam Ivatts!

Liam recently traveled to the Reno World Wrestling Tournament to compete on the national level against some of the best wrestlers in the country. He proudly represented Foxborough and Massachusetts in the tournament, resulting in one of his best performances of his wrestling career. Liam commits himself to wrestling year-round by practicing five times a week, traveling for tournaments and dedicating time and energy to the sport he loves. All of Liam’s hard work is paying off as he won his third straight match to earn All-American status.

“It means a lot to compete at the national level. I’m really thankful for all the coaches, teammates and parents who support us and make all the traveling possible,” said Liam. “The practices can be tough, and the late nights can be exhausting, but getting the chance to compete against some of the best wrestlers in the country makes it all worth it.”

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The Partners in Patriotism Fund is proud to help cover the cost of the new flags celebrating America’s 250th anniversary...
06/01/2026

The Partners in Patriotism Fund is proud to help cover the cost of the new flags celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in flower buckets throughout town. Thank you to the Friends of Foxborough Conservation, Recreation and Veterans for putting together these beautiful displays. 🇺🇸🌹💙

Our this week is lifelong resident Grogan Ivatts!Grogan, alongside his brother Liam, recently competed nationally at t...
05/29/2026

Our this week is lifelong resident Grogan Ivatts!

Grogan, alongside his brother Liam, recently competed nationally at the Reno World Wrestling Tournament, representing Foxborough and his wrestling club New England Gold with pride. Grogan dedicates himself to the long and demanding wrestling season by working year-round, competing in multiple tournaments each month, traveling and putting in the work every single day. His hard work paid off as he delivered one of his best performances in Reno and won his bracket.

“My favorite part was doing the walkout with the smoke and hearing them announce my name in front of hundreds of people. That was really cool,” said Grogan. “Winning the finals match was awesome too, and celebrating with my coaches, parents, and grandparents afterward meant everything to me.”

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This week’s honoree is the Brackett Garden Center!As a local family-owned business, the Brackett Garden Center aims to...
05/22/2026

This week’s honoree is the Brackett Garden Center!

As a local family-owned business, the Brackett Garden Center aims to provide a community-focused experience with a welcoming staff, beginner-friendly plants and a unique selection of products. The garden center was first open for business last winter selling Christmas trees and wreaths and this spring is their first season selling perennials, annuals, herbs, veggies, select houseplants, shrubs, vines and more.

“Matt and David Brackett grew up in Foxborough and there was never a local garden center to go to. They saw the community that was built around other local and family-owned garden centers in neighboring towns and wanted to bring that joy into Foxborough,” said manager Abigail Gesualdi. “They want to be the place that becomes a family tradition. Whether it’s getting a Christmas tree and hot cocoa every year with mom and dad, or plants for your garden that spark joy every time you look at them.”

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This week’s is Sara Gibson! Sara’s dream was always to own her own ice cream shop, and in 2023 her dreams became reali...
05/15/2026

This week’s is Sara Gibson!

Sara’s dream was always to own her own ice cream shop, and in 2023 her dreams became reality as she opened Ice Cream Beach Club on Mechanic Street. Growing up in Foxboro, Sara’s favorite memories were walking uptown to get ice cream after school, and now as owner of Ice Cream Beach Club she is able to provide those positive experiences and memories for others! Ice Cream Beach Club’s slogan is “ice cream makes me happy” something Sara has said all her life because whether someone is having a good or a bad day they can come celebrate or make a bad day better with ice cream.

Recently on April 19, Sara hosted a fundraiser donating 100% of sales to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in honor of a dear friend Lara who lost her battle with cancer two weeks prior to the fundraiser which would have been her 40th birthday.

“Lara was loved so much, by so many. I planned to do this event on her birthday, even prior to her passing, as a way to honor Lara and all loved ones who are currently battling cancer, have battled cancer in the past or have lost their battle with cancer. On April 19th, even in the rain and freezing cold temperatures outside, so many people purchased ice cream at Ice Cream Beach Club to donate to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It was amazing to see how many people spread the word and showed up. During such heartbreaking times for so many loved ones, it can also be so beautiful to have moments like this where everyone can come together to help donate and enjoy some ice cream while doing so,” said Sara.

“We would be nothing without our community. We cannot thank everyone enough for their continuous support each season! You can check out our website www.icecreambeachclub.com for any details and follow us on Instagram where we frequently keep you updated on all things related to the shop!”

Our this week is 20-year resident Lauren Smith! Through her involvement in Foxborough Youth Baseball and Softball, Lau...
05/08/2026

Our this week is 20-year resident Lauren Smith!

Through her involvement in Foxborough Youth Baseball and Softball, Lauren has supported a variety of efforts including coordinating team support, communication and community-based initiatives. Her most recent project with FYBSA was organizing a mentorship program that paired older athletes with younger students to develop fundamentals such as throwing, catching, hitting and base running along with teamwork and confidence. The program has been an overwhelming success with older participants building leadership skills and leading by example as well as younger athletes feeling supported and ready to start their spring season.

“What stands out most is how this program reinforces that youth sports are about more than wins and losses. It’s about building confidence, friendships, leadership and a sense of belonging. Seeing kids grow—both as athletes and as people—has been incredibly meaningful, and we’re excited to continue building on this foundation in the years ahead,” said Lauren. “FYBSA is always looking for volunteers whether it be volunteering in the concession stand and helping with fundraising! Please join our Facebook or Instagram page to stay up to date on events and volunteering opportunities. You can also email us at [email protected].”

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