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Updates on Patriot Plaza and Legacy of Valor campaign

New Realities in Philanthropy

The Patterson Foundation connects with others to create New Realities. We believe that New Realities emerge when organizations engage in innovative collaboration, sharing the value of what they learn by working together to achieve a synergy that benefits all involved and the wider community. We believe in delivering value far beyond a single act of philanthropy and creating ripple effects that are felt beyond a single community. Learn more about how The Patterson Foundation invests in our communities through our work or our approach.

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What helps news startups?

May 22

One of the best things about my life after newspapers has been the way it has changed my connections within journalism. Journalism is a tribal industry, and for years my tribe consisted pretty much exclusively of print newspaper editors – folks whose experiences and world view was very much ... More

Guest Post: Foundation leaders weigh in on Hurricane Sandy response

May 21

Editor's Note: The Patterson Foundation partnered with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and awarded CDP a $200,000 match gift for the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Fund. Bob Ottenhoff is the President and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. This interview was originally published on the ... More

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