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 … Continue reading
Last week during a wonderful event called High Five: Hands Up for Hands-On Learning we had the opportunity to celebrate the amazing journey that has been the “birth” of the EdExploreSRQ.com website and all of the teamwork it took to … Continue reading
When we learned that National Cemetery Administration(NCA) Undersecretary Steve Muro had recommended The Patterson Foundation (TPF) to participate in a session on partnering being convened by Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, excitement ran high! With The Patterson Foundation’s … Continue reading
All military branches have a saying, an honor code that they live by: “We will never leave one of our own behind.” In Washington, D.C., last week representatives of The Patterson Foundation attended a very special and moving service at … Continue reading
Last week, I dissected two of the four collaboration principles found in the Foundation Review article. The authors —members of the University of California Berkley faculty — developed and honed the principles to guide us all in what contributes to successful … Continue reading
In April, the National Civic League selected Sarasota County as one of 20 nationwide community finalists for the prestigious 2013 All-America City Awards. What a community effort it has been so far! Sarasota County’s application highlighted three community-driven efforts, including: – … Continue reading
On May 10, pioneers and supporters of EdExploreSRQ came together for a “HIGH FIVE: Hands Up for Hands-On Learning” to celebrate success and launch the next exciting chapter of the online platform. The Patterson Foundation (TPF) surprised the group with … Continue reading
Twenty years ago, I was able to articulate my life’s work with the still-relevant, “I want to make a difference,” mantra. I continue to live by these words, but the past three years have challenged how I define making a … Continue reading
Did you know May is Military Appreciation Month? This week, we’re spotlighting Legacy of Valor community partner Venice Museum and Archives and its exhibit showcasing the military uniforms, photographs and memorabilia of the Kentucky Military Institute. The museum, 351 Nassau … Continue reading
As The Patterson Foundation (TPF) continues to work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — National Cemetery Administration on building and donating Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery, and as our Legacy of Valor campaign with the local community unfolds, … Continue reading