By Michael Corley, The Patterson Foundation Our benefactor, Dorothy Patterson, knew what she was doing when she left her trust with infinite possibilities to “do good.” She gave The Patterson Foundation the flexibility, opportunity, and responsibility to make a difference. … Continue reading
By Jeannie Slater, Board Chair, Manatee Chapter of the American Red Cross When my husband and I retired to Bradenton, I was anxious to get involved in the community. My nursing background made me a natural for the American Red … Continue reading
The evening news reports on the fighting in Libya can only begin to tell the story of this disaster for residents of that divided country. I’ve been reading information on a number of relief agency websites that describe the efforts … Continue reading
The Patterson Foundation recently made a $150,000 contribution to the American Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund to help those impacted by “lesser-known” disasters (those that do not receive large amounts of media coverage.) This contribution went to work right … Continue reading
It’s all a matter of perspective, isn’t it? Recent flooding and mud slides in California moved, in the form of a fierce blizzard, to the east coast this past weekend. Travelers stranded for days, roads in New York City impassable, … Continue reading