The Patterson Family Foundation

The Patterson Family Foundation was created to unify and strengthen the Patterson Family and to teach current and subsequent generations of Pattersons the importance and joy of giving back to the community.

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Marianna and Solon Patterson, both Atlanta natives met at Emory University and married in 1961. 

Their family's deeply held religious beliefs from the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions respectively, presented a challenge at the time of their marriage. Their diligent and successful pursuit of a union that would respect both traditions laid the groundwork for a lifetime commitment of seeking the reconciliation of the churches. 

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Our Values

The Patterson Family Foundation is guided by five values: Faith and trust in God; Love of learning and the attainment of wisdom; compassion and empathy towards others, especially those less fortunate; stewardship, accountability and personal responsibility; persistence, hard work and dedication. 

Christian Unity

​Specifically efforts towards the reunification of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches and efforts to join the Judeo-Christian traditions in dialogue

Economic Empowerment

​Efforts to provide a fair chance for low-income youth and their families to overcome barriers of poverty and become self sufficient and gain the skills necessary to take control of their personal finances

Education

​Efforts to improve the quality of education (K-12)

The Environment

​Strategic efforts to improve the quality of life in the state of Georgia, particularly in metropolitan Atlanta and North Georgia.

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