NFL star and New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry, together with sneaker retailer Sneaker Junkies, hosted a back-to-school sneaker giveaway for youth in foster care supported by Communities for People (CFP) in Pawtucket, RI on Aug 26, 2025..
“To be able to come out here with my family today,” he said. “ To be able to put a smile on their face and school is right around the corner so to give them a pair of sneakers today is pretty cool.”
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Letter to Editor: Thank you for highlighting the staffing crisis in health and human services (“Tragedies highlight caregiver shortages,” Editorial, July 21). At Communities for People, which supports youth and families in foster care across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we see every day how workforce shortages jeopardize safety, stability, and care.
We had an unforgettable day in honor of National Foster Care Month at our Bikes giveaway event! Thanks to UnitedHealthcare, Hunter Henry, the New England Patriots, and Guardian Bikes, over 50 kids in foster care received brand-new bikes, helmets, and accessories -...
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