Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Also Known As: JAF
Mailing Address: 49 Plain Street
City: North Attleboro
State: MA
Postal Code: 02035
Main Phone: 7817712085
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.joeandruzzifoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 26-2017043
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Basic Needs Assistance for Children Coping with Cancer
Project Description:

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) is committed to providing help and hope to New England cancer patients and their families by contributing support for basic needs when needed most.

JAF was established in 2008 to serve New England patients with any type of cancer and of any age who are experiencing financial hardships because of a cancer diagnosis. Founded by former NE Patriots player Joe Andruzzi and his wife Jen, JAF grew out of Joe’s successful battle with cancer.

This request is specific to JAF’s Financial Assistance and Food Security Programs to assist cancer patients who are under the age of 21, and their families. The Financial Assistance Program helps with household expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance, etc. JAF pays creditors such as banks and other lenders directly on behalf of a family. The Food Security Program offers assistance for food through grocery store gift cards that are mailed directly to patients’ homes so they can choose foods of their own choice and that may be prescribed as part of their treatment.

WHY JAF?
Even before a cancer diagnosis, access to care and positive short and long-term outcomes are highly influenced by social determinants of health, such as available food, stable housing, and transportation. It is known that many families experience barriers to these basic needs. When an individual is in treatment for cancer, families also experience employment disruptions and unexpected expenses that can quickly compromise their financial stability.

For marginalized populations already struggling against inequities, impacts are swift. When left unaddressed, families cope with astronomical debt and some even delay or forgo their care, which is unacceptable to JAF.

JAF implements its programs with social workers at 108 hospitals and cancer centers. These healthcare professionals identify families most in need and help them apply to JAF for assistance.

Total Project Budget: 1,075,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lead Committed Funders Amica Amplix Bob’s Discount Furniture CVS Health Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation Golf Fights Cancer Hologic Ipsen Maine Cancer Foundation Stop & Shop Lead Potential Funders Beacon Foundation Blueprint Medicines Eastern Bank Mildred’s Dream Foundation Moderna Needham Bank Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Rockland Trust Sanofi Takeda Oncology

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: New England
Age Group To Be Served: 0-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Foley
Contact Title: Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations
Contact Phone: 781-771-2085
Contact Email: barbara@joeandruzzifoundation.org