After weeks of prep, the time has come! #TBIC ! backpacks & Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge #SSRC supply bins are being distributed to kids & camps! I loved visiting my camps this week! They are excited & ready! The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Campaign for Grade-Level Reading #SCGLR Leer Para 3ro.

By 11am Marla & Melissa had already done 7 digital access surveys & thinking beyond today for SCGLR connections Marla A Smith Melissa

Community conversations affirm the value of a 2Gen approach thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/fellows/e… Ascend at the Aspen Institute Community Foundation of Sarasota County Avery Crews Prado de Lima @ccoryeatpf The Patterson Foundation The Harwood Institute

TPF Fellow Alexa Carr interviews WRC Manatee-Sarasota focusing on digital skills and support training and how the Women’s Resource Center works in this area. Listeners can learn more and discover how to become more engaged with the Women’s Resource Center.

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Kiddos across the Suncoast are buzzing with excitement about THIS BOOK IS COOL! Don't miss out – supplies are limited, and registration closes on Monday.
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From April 20,-May 4, Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties celebrated the joy of adults & children learning during Suncoast Remake Learning Days (SRLD)! DeSoto County hosted 96 SRLD events — ~ 32% of all events! #SuncoastRemakeDays  
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AFP SWFL Chapter thanks all who joined us at the Fundraisers Forum on May 14. Your presence made it a success! Thank you, Vicki Pugh, Wayne Olson, Bob Carter and Sally Schaeffer, for your insightful presentations. We'll never forget the many ways to use a paper clip.

Delighted to have the opportunity to hear from four insightful speakers on the topics of leading teams, listening purposefully, and the impact of public policy on our sector at the AFP SWFL Annual Fundraisers Forum. The Patterson Foundation Alexa Carr Josephine Eisenberg

When IU Philanthropy students bring their curiosity and learnings to nonprofits, cool stuff happens! thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/advancing… The Patterson Foundation Avery Crews Prado de Lima No Margin,No Mission Resilient Retreat WSLR News 96.5 FM in Sarasota

And just like that, our time together at #BuildingTogether24 has come to a close. We hope you’ve had a wonderful time with us in Chicago and are leaving with new strategies and skills to bridge divides in your community. What insight will you bring back home with you?

Grateful for the opportunity to focus on bridging gaps in our communities and through our work this week at the Council on Foundations conference in Chicago. What a joy to be surrounded by so many people that care deeply about improving in this area #BuildingTogether24 The Patterson Foundation

That's a wrap on our first full day of sessions at #BuildingTogether24 ! What's your takeaway from the day?

We hope you enjoyed today's workshops and plenary session with speakers and panelists David Brooks, Mónica Guzmán, Romanita Hairston, and more. Catch you tomorrow morning!

We have another full day ahead of us at #BuildingTogether24 ! Our morning plenary features Sulma Arias, Josh Clark, Eboo Patel, and Eric K. Ward (Woke Since 1619). Plus, Kathleen Enright remarks, an afternoon plenary with StoryCorps, and workshops with Interfaith America, Braver Angels, and more.

TPF teamed up with The Harwood Institute to bring additional resources to DeSoto, reshaping the problem-solving approach + fostering innovative partnerships. Click to discover how you can participate in an upcoming community conversation. Ashley Coone Clara Alvarez
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Happy 150th Derby to the state of Kentucky and my city, Louisville 🌹🐎

With just a handful of days left until May 4th, there are still loads of fantastic #SuncoastRemakeDays events for grown-ups and kiddos to dive into together. Click here to access the event guide bit.ly/2024SRLDEventG… or download the app at the app store by searching 2024SRLD

Still more fun to be had this weekend with more #SuncoastRemakeDays events 🥳
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Going on now 12 Digital Navigators in Cybersecurity Training at Goodwill SWFL, sponsored by The Patterson Foundation and led by DA4A consultant Maribel Martinez!

Great to be on a team with Avery, her keen mind and listening skills ensured everyone was heard.

There are nearly 100 events taking place between today and the festival’s culmination on Saturday, May 4th. Click here to access the event guide bit.ly/2024SRLDEventG… or download the app at the app store by searching 2024SRLD