In Their Words

While we did not publish press releases of our own in 2021, there were times throughout the year when our grantees are excited enough to spread the word themselves via social media or print. When this happens, we catch a glimpse of what philanthropic investment means to them, their constituents, and the local community. Stakeholders work hard to secure funding for a meaningful project, and these stories can help build regional or local awareness of new programs or community assets. We are grateful for the chance to read and share these authentic expressions of the impact of our mission in action.


Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
January 2021
The CRMC Foundation was awarded $100,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation

Newman Regional Health
February 2021
Newman Regional Health Receives $100,000 Patterson Family Foundation Grant

Four States Homepage
February 2021
Grant funds to benefit health initiatives in Nevada

Nevada Daily Mail
February 2021
Health Nevada accepts Patterson Family Foundation three-year grant

NRMC Regional Health
March 2021
NRMC Receives $100K Gift

Newman Regional Health
March 2021
Thank You Patterson Family Foundation

Pembroke Hill Building Together
April 2021
Building Together Construction Project 60 Percent Complete

Kansas City Star
May 2021
“Joplin did it.” First med school students graduate 10 years after monster tornado

KSN News
May 2021
Marion County Food Bank to get new facility

Dental Tribune International
May 2021
Kansas City University breaks ground on College of Dental Medicine

Sunflower State Radio
May 2021
Community Memorial Healthcare Receives $55,000 COVID Grant From Patterson Family Foundation For Fetal Monitoring Systems

KSHB News
May 2021
New “vaccine van” in Kansas City is part of larger shift in mobile health care 

Great Bend Tribune
September 2021
Pawnee Valley Campus receives ultraviolet room sanitizer thanks to a Patterson Family Foundation grant

Reach Out and Read Kansas City
September 2021
WOW!! Last week, our 10th annual fall fundraiser, Books On Tap 2021, was our MOST SUCCESSFUL YET

Fort Scott Biz
September 2021
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Awarded $560,140 Patterson Family Foundation Grant

Miami County Cancer Foundation, Inc.
October 2021
Miami County Cancer Foundation was recently the recipient of a $15,000 charitable gift from the Patterson Family Foundation

Fort Scott Biz
October 2021
New Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Employee: Rachel Carpenter

Fort Scott Biz
November 2021
Grants available for economic stability and rural food systems

South Barber USD 255
November 2021
A big THANK YOU to the Patterson Family Foundation in Kansas City

Pratt County Health Department
November 2021
Tis’ the Season to be Thankful

Great Bend Tribune
November 2021
Vision Screeners

City of Lindsborg Government
December 2021
Exciting news for our partners over at Sprout House

Travis Laver
December 2021
Good evening, I am happy to announce that I received a phone call this afternoon from the Patterson Family Foundation of Kansas City

Chanute Regional Development Authority
December 2021
Chanute Regional Development Authority receives $250,000 Patterson Family Foundation Grant

HBCAT News
January 2022
Creative Placemaking Projects Update

NMRM Foundation
January 2022
The generosity of the Patterson Family Foundation is helping improve the health of local residents

“Create value and good things will happen.”

Neal Patterson

“Every opportunity is the result of a problem.”

Neal Patterson

“It’s all hard, complex and ambiguous at best.”

Neal Patterson

“Leading through vision is how you move the boundaries of an organization.”

Neal Patterson

“Live good lives. Be bold. Be brave. Don’t be a wimp.”

Neal Patterson

“The future can be changed in the present.”

Neal Patterson

“You have to have fun along the way. You can’t wait for it.”

Neal Patterson