The Patterson Foundation

06/05/2026

More than 100 community members joined the Manatee County Hurricane Expo, hosted by Trailer Estates CERT Team and Glen Lakes CERT, to get hurricane-ready before the next storm.

From evacuation planning and emergency preparedness resources to hands-on experiences with first responder vehicles and equipment, attendees gained valuable tools to help keep themselves, their families, and their neighbors safe.

A big thank you to the volunteers, CERT members, first responders, and community partners who helped make this event a success. Together, we're building a more resilient community—one prepared neighbor at a time.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Manatee County, Florida Government

06/04/2026

Want to know what to do before, during, and after a storm? Attend a free Hurricane Expo to get expert advice, preparedness tips, emergency resources, and answers to your questions. These community events are open to everyone and can help you make a plan before a hurricane is on the horizon.

📍 DeSoto County Hurricane Expo
Saturday, June 6
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g09cC1

📍 Newtown Hurricane Expo
Saturday, June 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o9tr2f

✅ Build your emergency kit
✅ Create a family plan
✅ Connect with local resources
✅ Be ready for hurricane season


DeSoto County, FL
Sarasota County Government

06/03/2026

"I came into the organization aware that TPF connects its philanthropic actions to a set of guiding values and practices, often referred to as “the 5s.” In these early conversations, I wasn’t listening for definitions. I was listening for evidence so that I could understand how words and concepts are lived.

My ears were primed to hear:
– When do people use the values or the 5s to make a point about their work or an initiative?
– What stories about people, organizations, and communities are shared that are connected back to the values or the 5s?
– How is the work described with the values or 5s embedded in the story?

Without a doubt, patterns emerged." — Michelle Walker

Continue Reading: https://bit.ly/4fQQe0y

Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

As I wrap up my first few months as a TPF Fellow, I’m reflecting on my initial meetings and conversations with so many new colleagues. In addition to valuing curiosity, TPF lives that curiosity by encouraging people to not arrive with the answers. I took that to heart and did my best to...

06/02/2026

JUNE 4 APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING: The Patterson Foundation is accepting applications for Cohort 5 of Fueling Dynamic Fundraising (FDF), an initiative designed to help nonprofits strengthen fundraising capacity and expand their mission.

In partnership with Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s The Fund Raising School, this initiative offers two fully funded, in-person courses focused on strengthening fundraising practice and advancing organizational effectiveness. Participants also engage in a cohort-based experience that supports continued learning, collaboration, and shared growth across organizations.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
FDF is designed for nonprofits that are:
– Seeking to grow or formalize their fundraising efforts
– Ready to invest time in long-term capacity building
– Interested in building sustainable fundraising practices, not just short-term solutions
– Committed to applying what they learn across their organization

Don’t miss out on this exciting summer opportunity! Review details on course options, commitments, and eligibility here, then apply. https://bit.ly/42NSq18

06/01/2026

🧠 Last chance to register for the National New Civic Path Book Circle happening tomorrow.

Hundreds of Floridians across the Suncoast region stepped forward to participate in The Patterson Foundation’s New Civic Path book circles in 2025. Since then, many have continued putting those conversations into practice by building relationships, exchanging perspectives, and stepping more fully into their roles as Agents of Hope.

If that’s you, this is your next step.

Tomorrow, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. ET, The Harwood Institute is hosting a National New Civic Path Book Circle. It will bring together people from across the country who have participated in local circles like yours.

Together, we will explore how we can:
• Address our country’s toughest challenges
• Reclaim our shared agency
• Take meaningful action starting locally and spreading nationwide

This isn’t just about revisiting a book. It’s about continuing the work by reframing challenges, rediscovering shared values, and activating ourselves as agents of hope.

We would love to see you in the circle.

Register here: https://theharwoodinstitute.org/events-calendar/national-book-circle

Questions? Please email Cheri Coryea: [email protected]

America needs more agents of hope. America needs you .  That’s why we’re holding a New Civic Path National Book Circle on June 2 at 12:30 pm ET . This virtual event will help you step forward and be an agent of hope in these divided times.  Through small and large group discuss

05/29/2026

5 Years of Learning, 1 Big Celebration! While this 5th Anniversary Breakfast is a huge thank you to the adults who help make the Suncoast Remake Learning Days magic happen, it’s also open to anyone who's just finding out about us and wants to learn more.

Join us as we celebrate five years of neighbors, educators, and families building something incredible!

📅 When: Tuesday, June 9 | 8:30am – 10:00am
📍 Where: The Ora (578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota)
👔 Attire: Come as you are! (Business casual or casual)

Pro-tip: Team members, volunteers, and new friends are all welcome.
RSVP HERE https://bit.ly/4nXBmQe

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Leer para 3ro. Suncoast

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 8:30 - 10:00am The Ora 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232 PLEASE RSVP BY: June 1st Join us as we celebrate five years of neighbors, educators, organizations, and families coming together to connect, learn, share, strengthen, and evolve. The Suncoast Remake Learning Days festiv...

05/28/2026

Growth is inevitable. Inclusion is intentional. As one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions, North River is shaping a future where people, organizations, and leaders work together in new ways to strengthen civic culture and address the issues that matter most. https://bit.ly/4nTl0rS

The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation Bishop-Parker Foundation

The North River area of Manatee County, which includes Ellenton, Palmetto, Parrish and Rubonia, is one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions. This rapid growth creates a significant opportunity for the community to strengthen its civic culture – how people, organizations, and leaders...

05/27/2026

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Series of , a Podcast by The Patterson Foundation, host Read Corley talks with Rick Yocum, executive director of the Humane Society of Manatee County, about his experience going through Margin & Mission Ignition not once, but twice. Listen or watch the podcast here: https://bit.ly/4dzD3Qh

No Margin, No Mission

05/27/2026

As No Margin, No Mission continues to recognize the organizations that have helped shape our journey over the past 15 years, we're featuring one nonprofit partner each week for 52 weeks. Resilient Retreat is a standout example of how entrepreneurial thinking and mission-aligned earned income can help an organization expand its impact, deepen community connection, and strengthen long-term thrivability.

In 2022, Resilient Retreat participated in The Patterson Foundation’s Margin & Mission Ignition Learning Lab series to explore and vet a range of earned income and social enterprise possibilities that could boost unrestricted revenue and mission impact. Through that process, the organization identified a strong and viable opportunity AND demonstrated preparedness for success through strong alignment in LWRCC — leadership, willingness, readiness, capacity, and culture.

As a result, Resilient Retreat advanced into the intensive consulting phase of MMI, partnering with No Margin, No Mission to develop a comprehensive business plan, secure startup capital, implement the venture, and track performance over time for the launch of The Retreat Sarasota, a mission-aligned venue rental enterprise that transforms meetings, retreats, weddings, milestone celebrations, workshops, and special events into a source of sustainable earned revenue. Known as The Venue that Saves Lives, every booking helps support Resilient Retreat’s work providing healing-centered programming and services for individuals recovering from trauma, while also introducing new audiences to the organization and its mission.

Building on that momentum, Resilient Retreat returned in 2025 for Advanced MMI to further expand its entrepreneurial strategy through the launch of Wellness Services at The Retreat Sarasota. The new offerings — including Sound Bath, Guided Breathwork and Meditation, Gentle Yoga Stretch, Qigong, Therapeutic Dance, and more — are designed to complement venue rentals while also being available as standalone experiences for the broader community.

Together, The Retreat Sarasota and its soon-to-launch Wellness Services have generated more than $500,000 in total revenue to date while producing ripple effects that extend far beyond income: expanded community engagement, stronger partnerships, increased organizational visibility, enhanced staff capacity, and a growing culture of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. By aligning enterprise with purpose, Resilient Retreat continues to prove that healing and thrivability can grow hand in hand. Learn more: https://theretreatsarasota.org/ https://www.thepattersonfoundation.org/ https://nomarginnomission.org/

Larry Clark Mike Oxman Michael Corley Lisa Intagliata

05/26/2026

What if hope isn’t something we wait for but something we build together? What if the path forward for our communities is already within reach, rooted in the people, stories, and connections around us?

Across communities, we’re seeing what’s possible when people come together with intention and through conversations. Conversations are turning into connections. Connection is turning into action. And action is creating real, tangible change.

🎧 Listen to the full Beyond the Blog podcast to explore what The New Civic Path is all about and how it’s helping communities move forward, together: https://bit.ly/48KpsCY

Want to go deeper? Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4tEvVXR
The New Civic Path National Book Circle
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation Aspirations to Actions