Strengthening the Impact

The Patterson Foundation strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities by focusing on issues
that address common aspirations, foster wide participation, and encourage learning and sharing.

Connecting

Connecting with others strengthens the future

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Learning & Sharing

Encouraging learning and sharing builds community

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Evolving

Focusing on evolving opportunities creates new potential

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Current Initiatives

Our work brings The Patterson Foundation’s values to life and demonstrates how we strengthen impact locally and beyond.
Explore how we’re making a difference through our current initiatives:

Age-Friendly Sarasota

Aging Mastery Program

Aspirations to Actions

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

EdExploreSRQ

Margin & Mission Ignition

NetHope

Patriot Plaza

Sarasota Bayfront

Sarasota County Health Safety Net

System of Care Collaboration

Season of Sharing

SPIRE CoLab

Suncoast Campaign for

Grade-Level Reading

Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition

The Giving Challenge

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Margin & Mission Ignition

Margin Mission Ignition 2017 – The Process Continues to Evolve

Posted on September 21, 2017

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Thought Leadership

“When is it ever about the money?”

Posted on September 20, 2017

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Age-Friendly Sarasota

The Age-Friendly Movement: This Era's Lewis and Clarks, and Sacagaweas

Posted on September 14, 2017

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Bringing Science Home

A Look at the Legacy of Bringing Science Home

Posted on September 13, 2017

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