Over the years, Mr. Patten has given back to the community by sponsoring and supporting numerous, clubs, athletic teams, and organizations including:

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• ​First United Methodist Church Pancake Day

• Waynesville Historical Society

• Friends of the Haywood County Library

• AYSO Soccer

• Tuscola  High School Choral Department

• The ARC of Haywood County

• Folkmoot USA

• Junaluska Elementary School

• Haywood County Chamber of Commerce

• Haywood Arts Regional Theater

• Waynesville LIttle League Softball

• Waynesville Middle School

• Mountain Projects Share the Warmth

• Goodwill

• Haywood Christian Ministry

• The Riley Howell Foundation Fund    

• Disabled American Veterans