Disaster

Disasters strike worldwide with little or no warning and coordinated efforts are absolutely essential to ensure quick assistance. The Patterson Foundation is committed to exploring the ways in which existing organizations work together to facilitate greater cooperation and impact. We are employing our financial, communications and technology expertise with disaster initiatives. We’ve discovered new ways to reach out to communities in need and have the flexibility to react quickly to changing circumstances and partner with existing organizations to create New Realities.

Learn more about how The Patterson Foundation is creating New Realities for disaster victims through communications, technology and financial business model innovations.

Visit the Disaster Initiative FAQs.

Journey Highlights

Learning to Inspire Generosity in Response to Disasters

December 29, 2011

Following the horrific 2010 Alabama tornadoes, The Patterson Foundation demonstrated how a foundation can inspire philanthropy in communities impacted by disasters. More

Foundation Increases Alabama Tornado Relief Match By $50,000

November 15, 2011

The Patterson Foundation will increase for the second time its commitment to match donations dollar-for-dollar made to The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama tornado relief fund - up to $250,000. More

Disaster Findings and Information

Disaster Blog Posts

Guest Post: How to turn strategy into action to create a 'whole' community

November 29, 2012

Editor's Note: Veronica Taylor is a consultant specializing in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. She previously worked with The Patterson Foundation to help deepen its understanding of the disaster space. As a guest blogger, she will cover issues relevant to the disaster sector. ... More

Guest Post: The benefits of a resilient community

November 22, 2012