Quarterback funds classrooms at Rhode Island Elementary School
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, provided funding for classroom supplies at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island. The couple, through their MayeDay Family Foundation, covered the cost of wish lists submitted by all 54 teachers and support specialists as the school year began.
Principal Tonya Costa initially questioned the offer but confirmed its authenticity after speaking with Maye and her assistant principals.
The Mayes collaborated with school staff to fulfill the teachers’ requests, surprising them with the news during an unexpected meeting. Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary is a Title I school, meaning it receives federal funding due to the high number of students from low-income families. Nearly all of the school’s students, 98 percent, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and over 400 are multilingual learners.
Teachers often spend their own money on classroom necessities, and the $15,000 donation will allow them to purchase both essential and supplemental learning materials. The MayeDay Family Foundation launched in March with a celebrity softball game that raised over $500,000 for children and families in need. Drake Maye credited his wife with inspiring the donation to the Providence school, stating they aim to share their blessings with others.
The school staff is planning a “Maye Day” event in May to thank the couple in person for their generosity.
