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Community/New England Patriots/ Fresh Start Bobs Discount Furniture And The Patriots Foundation Welcome Military Family Home

A Fresh Start: Bob’s Discount Furniture and the Patriots Foundation Welcome a Military Family Home

May 4, 2026
A diverse group of people standing outside a green building, some waving and holding red balloons, with a Patriots Foundation table and welcome sign in the background.

April marks the Month of the Military Child — a time to recognize the resilience and sacrifices made by military families.

Bob’s Discount Furniture, the New England Patriots Foundation, and Father Bill’s & MainSpring have come together to support the Jacobs, a deserving military family transitioning into a new chapter of stability and hope.

Two men wearing navy blue New England Patriots NFL jerseys with numbers 85 and 72 stand next to a bunk bed with a red mattress, while a person in a beige hoodie holds a child with a red balloon indoors.
Left to right: Keston Jacob, King Jacob, Hunter Henry, Tight End, New England Patriots, and Lorenz Metz, Offensive Tackle, New England Patriots. Photo by Terrence Adderley

Honoring Service with Action

Keston Jacob, a U.S. Army veteran, served his country for 22 years. Like many veterans, his journey home has not been without challenges. Living with PTSD and navigating difficult circumstances, the Jacob family — comprised of six children, including three young ones aged 13, 4, and 2 — recently faced homelessness after relocating from Florida to Massachusetts in search of stronger family support.

Their story is one of resilience, but also a reminder of the real struggles many veteran families endure after service.

A diverse group of eight people, including two children, standing outdoors near a green building and a parked car. Two men wear navy blue New England Patriots football jerseys with numbers 72 and 85. The setting is a casual, friendly gathering in a residential area with bare trees in the background.
From left to right, Lorenz Metz, Offensive Tackle, New England Patriots, Keston, King, Keauty, Keona, and Marquis Jacob, and Hunter Henry, Tight End, New England Patriots. Photo by Terrence Adderley

A Community of Support

Father Bill’s & MainSpring stepped in to provide not just housing, but long-term support services to help the Jacob family regain stability.

Ready to embark on a new chapter by moving into their own apartment, the Jacob family was surprised by Hunter Henry, a New England Patriots’ Tight End, to learn their home would be fully furnished by Bob’s and the Patriots. The family shopped at Bob’s in Stoughton, selecting new furniture for every room in their home.

“We are deeply grateful to Bob’s Discount Furniture and Father Bill’s & MainSpring for their unwavering commitment to supporting families in our community,” said Patriots Foundation Executive Director Andre Tippett.

“Welcoming the Jacob family into a fully furnished home is a powerful reminder of what can happen when organizations come together with purpose. As a veteran family rebuilding their lives, the Jacob family embodies resilience, and we are honored to stand alongside them as they begin this new chapter.”

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      “At Bob’s, we believe everyone deserves a home they love,” said Ryan Schaffer, Chief Legal and Development Officer at Bob’s Discount Furniture. “We are honored to partner with the Patriots and Father Bill’s & MainSpring to give back to a family who has given so much for our country.” 

      Three men sitting on a dark blue sectional sofa in a living room, two wearing navy blue New England Patriots football jerseys with numbers 72 and 85, and one in casual black hoodie and beige pants. The corner table behind them holds two plush dolls and two balloons, one red and one navy blue. The setting suggests a casual sports gathering or fan event.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      Three people standing in a bedroom with a New England Patriots jersey, casual clothing, and a baseball cap. The bed has a sports-themed comforter and a laundry basket with household items. A football game poster is on the wall.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      Bed with black bedding and pillows, featuring a folded white and blue Patriots blanket, a plush monkey toy, and a yellow Bob's Discount Furniture drawstring bag on top.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      A person wearing a navy blue New England Patriots jersey hangs a framed football team photo above a bed with a beige headboard, while another person watches.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      Man wearing a navy blue New England Patriots jersey with "HENRY 85" signs a football team photo featuring players in red and white uniforms celebrating on the field.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      A bedroom with a black plush bedspread and a light blue fleece blanket labeled "BOB'S Discount Furniture," featuring white pillows and folded towels on the bed, with three people standing near a window and a dark wooden wardrobe on the right.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      Two men wearing navy blue New England Patriots NFL jerseys with numbers 72 and 85 pose with a young person in a black hoodie in front of a Patriots Foundation tent.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      Child's pink cushioned armchair with rainbow patterns and built-in cup holder, featuring a plush doll wearing a yellow shirt with a red "B".
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      Bunk bed with gray frame, red and black bedding, two plush toys holding red and purple balloons, bright window with wooden frame.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley
      A man in a New England Patriots jersey writes a card at a wooden kitchen table with a teal "Welcome home" sign from Bob's Furniture and a vase of flowers nearby.
      Photo by Terrence Adderley

      Patriots players including Hunter Henry and Lorenz Metz, Offensive Tackle, and community leaders joined the effort, helping with the final touches and welcoming the family home during a special move-in event that included a ribbon cutting and remarks from key partners.

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          More Than Furniture—A Foundation for the Future

          For Keona Jacob, this moment represents more than a move—it’s a turning point:

          “We are proud of how far we’ve come and remain hopeful for what lies ahead. With stability and continued support we are focused on building a future where each of our children feel safe, supported and able to thrive.”

          This initiative is part of the broader “Community Captains” program, led by the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation in partnership with Bank of America. The program supports local nonprofits working to strengthen communities and provide meaningful, lasting impact.

          Three men standing outdoors in front of a beige house, two wearing navy blue New England Patriots football jerseys with numbers 72 and 85, and one in a dark blazer and patterned shirt.
          Left to right: Andre Tippett, Executive Director of Community Affairs, New England Patriots, Lorenz Metz, Offensive Tackle, New England Patriots, and Hunter Henry, Tight End, New England Patriots. Photo Credit: Terrence Adderley
          Three men standing outdoors in business casual attire, two wearing blazers and one in a blue checkered shirt, in front of a house with beige siding.
          From left to right: Ryan Schaffer, Chief Legal and Development Officer, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Stephen Moeller, Chief Growth Officer, Bob’s Discount Furniture, and Jon Lanham, Chief Operating Officer, Father Bill’s & MainSpring. Photo Credit: Terrence Adderley
          Three people standing indoors, one wearing a navy blue New England Patriots jersey with number 72, another in a navy blue hoodie with "Patriot Foundation" text, and the third in a gray blazer and blue shirt.
          From left to right: Lorenz Metz, Offensive Tackle, New England Patriots, Donna Spigarolo, Director of Community Relations, New England Patriots Foundation, and Ryan Schaffer, Chief Legal and Development Officer, Bob’s Discount Furniture. Photo Credit: Terrence Adderley
          Group of seven diverse women standing under a Patriots Foundation tent next to a teal sign that reads "BOB'S Discount Furniture Welcome" with the New England Patriots logo.
          Staff of Father Bill’s & Main Spring. Photo Credit: Terrence Adderley
          A man wearing a mustard quilted vest and gray pants stands next to a woman in a black blouse and plaid skirt in a living room with blue couches, patterned pillows, and two balloons (red and blue) attached to a plush toy.
          Juan Ortega (left), Regional Delivery Director, Bob’s Discount Furniture and Emma Frand, Store Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture. Photo Credit: Terrence Adderley