“Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan

Out delivering Kindergarten readiness bags to Manatee County schools today. The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Leer Para 3ro.

What a great turnout at the Park and Play event at the South County Regional Park! Student Entrepreneurs from Sallie Jones Elementary shared their hard work with families and friends!@ThePattersonFdn Suncoast GL Reading Leer Para 3ro. Tina Duvall

Families were having an egg-ceptional time at the Egg Hunt at Laurel Park and Sandra Sima Terry Community Center! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

Climbing to new heights at the Englewood YMCA! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

Art, music, technology and MAGIC! Building paper circuits was enjoyed by several families at the Elsie Quirk Library! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

It was a beautiful day for an EcoFest! Families enjoyed making terrariums, solar s’mores and eating bugs!! They also had a blast with The Garbage Band! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading

Families learned about the FAST test side by side! Tips and strategies were shared to help students succeed and they got a hands on practice online! Williams Elem students are ready for success! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

At St. Joseph Parish Center it was “The Circle of Life “! Families made masks, signed up for TBIC, had pictures taken with the characters and enjoyed The Lion King performed by their own students! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

Charlotte County hosted a multicultural event! Enjoy making oobleck with directions in 5 different languages!! Explore“Hidden in Plain Sight “ and see all the places drugs and alcohol could be hidden in the bedroom! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

Charlotte Harbor YMCA had success with The Tiny Seed! Families planted seeds and enjoyed snacks that grew from seeds! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays The Patterson Foundation

Families had an INCREDIBLE night, making superhero masks and watching the movie at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA! #RemakeDays #SuncoastRemakeDays @The Patterson Foundation

Blackburn Elementary is excited to meet some incoming Kindergarteners! The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Leer Para 3ro.

We are ready to meet families at Alta Vista’s Eagle Fest & Community Fair. We’re here until 7:00. The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Vroom Leer Para 3ro.

Alta Vista families had a great time tonight at the Eagle Fest! Families played together, had dinner and met several community partners! The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Leer Para 3ro. Vroom

We are ready for the Back to School Bash at LECOM! Play ball!! The Patterson Foundation #GLReading #ParentEngagement Aileen Peña

What a huge turnout of families ready for a baseball game and excited for the new school year at the LECOM field! The Patterson Foundation #ParentEnvolvement #GLReading #SchoolReadiness Aileen Peña

We’re getting ready for the Family Health Day at the Boys and Girls Club in Bradenton. Stop by from 11-1 and learn all about making healthy choices for you and your family! ❤️ The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Vroom Leer Para 3ro.

Families had a great time learning about being healthy at the Healthy Families Day at the Boys and Girls Club in Bradenton today! The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Leer Para 3ro. Vroom

Manatee County Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers came together for a Breakfast with a Purpose! Teachers left energized and motivated to implement what they learned with their students! The Patterson Foundation Suncoast GL Reading Vroom