With just days left in the 2012-2013 Season of Sharing (it ends March 31!), the results to date indicate it is on track to be another milestone campaign, surpassing last year’s $1.71 million! What a testament to the generosity and caring … Continue reading
That’s exactly what this community did again this year – for the 13th time! – in response to Season of Sharing (SoS), a community-wide fundraising campaign that benefits individuals and families who are on the verge of homelessness. After a strong response … Continue reading
For the past several years, we’ve issued a $500,000 match for new or increased donations to Season of Sharing, the campaign that benefits individuals and families on the verge of homelessness without overhead charges or agency fees. Why do … Continue reading
We’re entering into our fifth year of supporting Season of Sharing. The campaign, founded by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in 2000 and administered by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, helps people on the verge of homelessness in our four-county … Continue reading
It was a matching challenge that was met in less than three months — and a perfect addendum to my previous blog on the impact of matching challenges. On June 27, 2012, The Patterson Foundation and Community Foundation of Sarasota County … Continue reading
At The Patterson Foundation, we believe in engaging in collaborative partnerships to inspire philanthropy in others. One of our initiatives that best exemplifies this is our support of Season of Sharing. Since 2000, Season of Sharing, a partnership between The … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading