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WHO WE ARE

The Willis Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to charitable giving at a local level. Founded on the premise that locally based philanthropy and volunteerism can strengthen communities, the Foundation works with U.S.-based Willis Towers Watson colleagues to identify nonprofit organizations to support.

Established in 2010, the Foundation has supported a range of worthy causes including disaster relief efforts, food pantries, youth programs, and housing and mental health services. With your help, the Foundation can continue to make a difference, one donation at a time.

Latest News

Feeding the Gulf Coast

Jason Gregory of Willis Towers Watson (Mobile) presented a Willis Foundation grant for $3,500 to Feeding the Gulf Coast, formerly Bay Area Food Bank, on June 12, 2017. Feeding the Gulf Coast serves the Central Gulf Coast, distributing over 20 million pounds of food annually to a 24-county service area through the food bank’s many programs including Child Nutrition, Community Garden, Educational Cooking Classes, Mobile Pantry, and Disaster Relief. Pictured from left to right, • Jason Gregory, Willis Towers Watson • Cathy Pope, President and CEO, Feeding the Gulf Coast • Michael Holland of Coastal Bank and Trust, Feeding the Gulf Coast board member
San Francisco Office Shares the Love

In 2016, the San Francisco office made grants to several local charitable organizations. Beneficiaries were the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, Community Gatepath, Girls Inc. of the Island City, and the Pat Tilman Foundation. Over $13,000 was distributed to these charities, supporting the valuable work they do in the Bay area. The photos show Max Gilman presenting a check to Dawn Kruger, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, and Frances Murphy making the check presentation to Jeanne Berube, Director of Event and Donor Engagement at Gatepath.
Repeat Performance for Cradles to Crayons

For the past several years, the Boston office has raised funds to support the work of Cradles to Crayons, and 2016 was no different. More than 305,000 Massachusetts children 12 years old and younger live in low-income or poverty stricken households. In a given year, more than 100,000 Massachusetts children will experience homelessness. Cradles to Crayons helps children who don’t have shoes that fit, or a coat warm enough to fend off winter winds, or a backpack to take their books and supplies to and from school by supplying these items free of charge. Presenting a check for $20,000 are (L to R) Melanie Borodawka, Kirk Metcalf, Susan Adler, Director of Corporate Relations for C2C, and Denise Kelleher.

Testimonials

"Thanks to organizations such as the Willis Foundation, the good work of FAMILY Connections is able to continue to flourish."

Marcia Dukes and Kimberly Hobbs, Greater Essex County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America

"Our partners at the Willis Foundation stopped by to drop off funds that will allow us to add a cozy rug and create a kid size kitchen space in our third floor lounge, and will support our movie night program! Thanks, Willis Foundation!"

Ann Petri, President/CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin

"On behalf of the Children’s Emergency Medical Fund of New Jersey, I would like to thank …The Willis Foundation of Willis Towers Watson for your continued generosity and support."

Rabbi Francine Reibman, Co-Chair, CEMFNJ

"Your generosity is helping to create positive, lasting change for people in need."

Cindy Boyd, Regional Director, United Way of the Greater Seacoast

"The Alabama Kidney Foundation greatly appreciates receiving the Willis Foundation grant of $5,000.00! The grant supports the AKF transportation and Daily Living Needs programs serving the over 10,000 Alabamians suffering from kidney disease."

Connally, South Alabama Regional Director, Alabama Kidney Foundation

"Thank you so much for the incredibly generous support for the Cradles to Crayons Ready for School program and Backpack-a-Thon®. This funding will help 800 children have the essential school supplies and clothes to be ready to learn and succeed in school."

Susan Adler, Dir. Of Corporate Relations, Cradles to Crayons

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