Like a blank sheet of paper, The Patterson Foundation has infinite opportunities for impact. And like origami, the art of paperfolding, what we create is limited only by our imagination and discipline.
This spring was a feast for the senses for so many Sarasota County students. From watching a live opera by the MET to the sweet sounds of the Sarasota Orchestra, these experiences are connecting with kids in many ways. Sarasota Orchestra Concert On May 9, several thousand students, ... More
Michael Dossett, private sector program manager for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, shared the complex issues facing businesses in disasters at the 2012 State of Florida Public Sector-Private Sector Disaster Preparedness Summit. Many of his lessons learned were based on the 2009 ... More
Writing a weekly blog has its ups and downs. The downs include at times struggling to find inspiring content and dealing with the sometimes-empty comment areas. Sitting at my desk mulling over what to write about this week, I decided to cast about the Internet. Sure enough, I found a nugget ... More
When The Patterson Foundation partners with another entity, it’s a win-win for everyone who will be “playing in the sandbox” and beyond! A great example of this is the collaborative Season of Sharing (SoS) campaign. Think of who is at the table: media partners, nonprofits, businesses, ... More