When The Giving Partner online resource was introduced to our community, I’m sure many wondered why we needed something like this. But in a community with thousands of nonprofits – it’s clear. The Giving Partner is a comprehensive tool that … Continue reading
On Dec. 3 we were so very excited and honored to share more about our partnership with the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) to design and build Patriot Plaza, a ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery. But what we are doing … Continue reading
It’s a stellar combination of partnering, leveraging, communicating, and learning that resulted in transformational GIVING this past spring. It’s what happened during The Giving Partner’s first 36-hour challenge to uplift the nonprofit sector and encourage informed philanthropy in the Sarasota … Continue reading
“This was an amazing opportunity I am never going to forget. I hope this isn’t the last time I get to see an opera, because “La Traviata” expanded my knowledge of music and life.” – Maria “My experience was wonderful … Continue reading
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 … 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
SCOPE has spent the past few months sharing the results from the Aging with Dignity & Independence research with just about anybody willing to listen and think about this. Elected officials, chambers of commerce, nonprofit service providers, business associations, and … Continue reading
My mother is returning home this week, triumphant in her recovery from a shattered hip – the result of “wet foot meets tile floor.” After eight weeks in a rehabilitation facility, she is maneuvering well with both walker and cane. … Continue reading
**Senior Friendship Centers is collaborating with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and the Sarasota County Health Department to address Sarasota’s health care safety net for the uninsured and underinsured. The Patterson Foundation is funding a consulting team to help create … Continue reading
Q: What is 1,537? A: The number of nonprofits registered (2009) in Sarasota County, including education and religious institutions. The Sertoma Club of Venice, a leading nonprofit civic organization and the second largest chapter in the U.S., recently asked The … Continue reading