| Tampa Parties for a Purpose! |
| On May 6, Jim Doyle and the Tampa office hosted 165 Willis Associates and Business Partners at their second Willis Foundation in White Redux event. Held at the Tampa History Center, the evening featured live music, hand rolled cigars, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Over $34,000 was netted, and two local charities have received funds so far: Family Resources and First Tee of Tampa Bay.
| | Grant to Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast |
| Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast recently received a $5000 grant from the Willis Foundation, presented to them by associates of the Willis office in Mobile. The Alabama based non-profit aims to provide programs and services to help individuals and families overcome challenges due to disabilities and other barriers that impact economic well-being, self-sufficiency, and quality of life. A check presentation ceremony was held on Monday, May 11th at the Goodwill Easter Seals corporate office, where associates from Willis presented a check to Frank Harkins, President & CEO of Goodwill Easters Seals (Gulf Coast) and Bradford Ladd, Chairman of the Board. “We are delighted to support Goodwill Easter Seals, along with its dedicated staff and volunteers, in fulfilling its mission. Goodwill Easter Seals has served our community for many years, and we want to make sure that we do everything we can to help foster and grow the services that they provide. We are committed to giving back to our community and we are very pleased to support this important mission” - said Jason Gregory, Managing Partner for Willis.
| | The Circle of Giving: The Willis Foundation Donates $5,000 to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch |
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SEPTEMBER 2014 - Since January 2014, The Willis Foundation has donated $307,000 to 76 organizations across the United States. Organizations of all types and sizes have benefited from The Willis Foundation, but one specific example is Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Amarillo, TX. Cal Farley's is one of America's largest privately-funded child and family service providers specializing in both residential and community-based services at no cost to the families of children seeking care. Through the Foundation, Willis of Texas donated $5,000 in support of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Rodeo +adventureFEST, which benefits the boys of and girls of Cal Farley’s by challenging them through friendly competition, teamwork and leadership.
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