Wallingford Park
Bill’s involvement with the Wallingford Playground began with a $50,000 donation to construct the main entrance to the park. Through the matching of this donation, the community was able to buy the playground equipment to complete the park.
Meridian Playground
Bill donated $10,000 in site work, concrete work and general collaboration with artists and volunteers towards the completion of Meridian playground in the Wallingford neighborhood.
Nestucca Sanctuary
Nestucca Santuary is a sacred trust of land held by the Jesuits of the Northwest. 90 acres of quiet woods and walking paths, it lies 95 miles SW of Portland on the Oregon Coast between the little and big Nestucca tidal rivers. People come to Nestucca for Spiritual Retreat; to form deeper relationships with themselves, the earth and God. Bill has been involved with Nestucca for over 15 years, coordinating volunteers and donating materials, labor and money for renovations and maintenance.
FamilyWorks is a food bank and family center that creates a community and network of support by connecting families in need with resources such as life skills classes, teen parent support and after school tutoring. Bill has donated at least $2500 a year for the past fifteen years to FamilyWorks. In the last two years he has increased his involvement by sponsoring the annual auction and fund raising drive.
FamilyWorks
Coyote Central offers junior high youth the opportunity to develop their creativity, intellect and problem solving skills through workshops ranging from welding to cooking to radio broadcast. Every summer Coyote puts on “Hit the Streets,” a program that enlists the help of junior high youth in transforming run down vacant lots into community landmarks. Bill served as a board member for Coyote Central, contributes financially, and also volunteers for the organization.
Coyote Central
Jubilee is a transitional housing program for women who are homeless, providing them with safety and support as they learn to become self-reliant in housing and employment. Bill was a member of the construction committee for Jubilee’s five million dollar renovation project. He and his wife, Beth, were one of three couples that formed Friends of Jubilee LLC who sponsored the purchase and renovation of a Capitol Hill Home for Jubilee Women’s Center. The main Jubilee renovation was completed in February 2008 and the Friends of Jubilee House was completed in October 2008.