The Patterson Foundation recently contributed $500,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund. The contribution designates $250,000 for regions affected by Hurricane Florence and an additional $250,000 for regions affected by Hurricane Michael. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy fund is focused on meeting medium- and long-term needs, which includes rebuilding homes, infrastructure and businesses, supporting children’s well-being, providing mental health services and boosting damaged agriculture sectors. Since 2012, The Patterson Foundation has contributed more than $3 million to Center for Disaster Philanthropy efforts.