Patterson Foundation Backs Big Cat Habitat Earned-Income Plan, Matching Investments

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The Patterson Foundation will match startup capital investments to Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary for the implementation of its new earned-income plan, which involves enhancing its ability raise additional funds by hosting larger-scale corporate and personal events. Donations and investments contributed to Big Cat Habitat will be matched dollar for dollar by The Patterson Foundation, up to 50% of its startup capital requirement—up to $50,000 maximum—through February 15. Big Cat Habitat plans to invest funds in additional lighting for nighttime events and to highlight the Habitat’s natural beauty along with other aesthetic improvements to expand green space and replace tented areas with safari-themed structures. In addition to the match, The Patterson Foundation is investing $25,000 in Big Cat Habitat to help it develop earned-income strategies.

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