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Coverage of Justin Erickson and the campaign to bring accountable leadership to Cranston City Hall.
Erickson named RIIAAA Athletic Director of the Year.
Publication: Johnston SunRise | Date: February 4, 2025
In only his third year in Johnston, Justin was named the state’s Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association Athletic Director of the Year. He credited the honor to the coaches and community working alongside him.
Sports in RI: Athletic Director Justin Erickson, making a difference in Johnston.
Publication: RINewsToday | Date: February 2, 2025
A profile of how Justin transformed Johnston’s athletic culture in just a few years, from new uniforms and facilities to launching girls flag football. The piece also highlights his community involvement, including co-founding Cranston Cares.
Cranston’s Justin Erickson selected as JHS athletic director.
Publication: Cranston Herald | Date: December 20, 2022
Justin was appointed athletic director at Johnston High School after leading Cranston’s middle school sports programs since 2017. A Cranston West graduate, he stepped in mid-year to guide the Panthers’ athletic future.
Cranston Cares to light up the city this Fourth of July.
Publication: Cranston Cares / WPRI 12 | Date: June 15, 2021
As founder of Cranston Cares, Justin brought Fourth of July fireworks back to Cranston for the first time in nearly two decades, a new tradition to help the community come together after a challenging year.
With legislator help, Cranston Cares installs benches
Publication: Cranston Cares / Johnston SunRise | Date: April 2022
Through Cranston Cares, Justin helped install benches around Meshanticut Lake, at Eden Park Elementary, and near the Historic Park Theater, small touches that make the community’s shared spaces more welcoming.