Contributions
DONATE LIFE: Our Irvine office laced up their sneakers to participate in the 16th Annual Donate Life Run / Walk at Cal State Fullerton on April 28, 2018; which supports OneLegacy Foundation’s mission to save and heal lives by inspiring and advancing donation and transplantation of organs and tissues.
REBUILDING TOGETHER: The Redwood City The Redwood City office continued a 28-year partnership with Rebuilding Together April 28, 2018. Together with our subs and volunteers, we worked together to help the St. Francis Center transform a 25-unit building in downtown provide a safe, clean and affordable place to call home for families who live and work within our community.
THE POWER OF A BOOK: Throughout the month of March, our Team Members gathered in each office for a group “shelfie” with their favorite books in support of Disney’s Magic of Storytelling initiative to put one million books in the hands of children in need across the country.
READ TO ME, STOCKTON: Our group of literary scholars set out to local schools to read a few books of their choice to K-3rd graders, which were then donated to the classrooms. The program was created 25 years ago to promote literacy and the love for reading. The Stockton office has participated in the Rotary Read-in since 2010.
MORE THAN MEALS: The Stockton Team volunteered their time at St. Mary’s Dining Room; preparing food and serving lunch to approximately 300 homeless individuals and families in San Joaquin County.
CIRCLE OF CARE: W. L. Butler made an end of year donation to the Circle of Care on behalf of clients and partners. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s leading centers for pediatric care, research and training.
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING: During the month of December, the Redwood City office partnered with St. Francis Center for the holidays. Team Members provided unwrapped toys for families within the community.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXCHANGE: Through the generosity of Team Members in the Stockton office and the Stockton Fire Department, children at The Walton Special Center received a flood of gifts from Santa and his elves. This school provides programs for students with severe disabilities.
HELPING FAMILIES HELP THEMSELVES: Team Members in the Irvine office helped make the holidays extra special by volunteering their time and providing gifts for families who have been homeless at the Thomas House Shelter.
FEELING PHILANTHROPIC AND CRAFTY: Team Members donated dozens of gift and volunteered a little of their time at the 4-H Club Holiday Arts & Craft Fair for local families in need.
AUTISM SPEAKS: On October 21, 2017, our Stockton office participated in the Annual Central Valley Autism Speaks Walk in Modesto. With the help of friends, co-workers and family members, Team Butler raised $3,325 to support JJ and all of those affected with autism.
CHARITABLE PARTNERS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Irvine office hosted its 11th Annual Golf Tournament on September 11, 2017 at the Oak Creek Golf Club; benefiting Make-A-Wish®, Donate Life, Thomas House Shelter, Leaps & Bounds and CSR Children’s Day. We started the day off with a heartfelt tribute by the color guard, our golfers each wore dog tags of fallen soldiers to honor the service of the men and women who protect us, and the event successfully raised $86,000 for these five deserving organizations.
MORE GOOD TIDINGS FOR ARTISTS: Another art studio was unveiled on September 7, 2017 at the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco Mission Clubhouse. Thanks to a generous donation from the Good Tidings Foundation and the construction expertise of W. L. Butler, local kids can realize their full potential through art.
BACK TO SCHOOL: The Irvine office collected over $3,000 in gift cards, as well as backpacks and school supplies for our very deserving families at the Thomas House Shelter. We also presented a check for $8,500 from donations received at our charity bowling event in May.
CSR KIDS DAY: The Irvine office sponsored the 23rd Annual Kid’s Day, July 14, 2017 at Marine Stadium in Long Beach. This event celebrates summer with water-related activities, entertainment and gifts for local youth and adults who have developmental disorders or conditions.
WE ‘HEART’ READING: W. L. Butler unveiled another successful AbbVie and Heart of America Foundation collaboration at McKinley Institute of Technology in Redwood City on June 28, 2017. The library renovation features all-new bookshelves, furniture, paint and flooring for a very deserving local school.
GOOD TIDINGS FOR ARTISTS: A brand new art studio was unveiled on May 19, 2017 thanks to a generous donation from the Good Tidings Foundation and the construction expertise of W. L. Butler. The new LeRoy Neiman Art Studio will provide a creative outlet for kids attending the East Oakland Youth Development Center.
BOWLING BONANZA: The Irvine office hosted its Annual Charity Bowling Event with a fun beach theme this year on May 11, 2017. All $63,000 raised will directly benefit our charitable partners: Make-A-Wish®, Donate Life, Leaps & Bounds and Thomas House Shelter.
WELLIE WISHERS: Together with subs and vendors, the Redwood City office builds a life-size children’s playhouse for a biennial fundraising event hosted by Stanford Shopping Center. Our 2017 Wellie Wishers Garden Playhouse will be auctioned off at Dreams Happen Gala on June 3. In 2015, our “Once Upon a Time” raised $36,000; with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Rebuilding Together Peninsula. Don’t miss your chance to own this year’s American Girl-inspired masterpiece!
SEQUOIA AWARDS: W. L. Butler is a proud supporter of the annual Sequoia Awards; which rewards high school students for their outstanding volunteer work within the community.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Supporting charities near and dear to our Team Members is a big part of our philanthropic efforts. The OC Dolphins Special Olympics Team received all-new towels and sweats on behalf of our Irvine office.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: On November 3, 2016, our CEO, Bill Butler, took time out of his busy schedule to share his knowledge with the Cub Scout Pack 3 San Mateo Highlands Webelos Den 1 Troop at our St. Leo’s Project. The boys have now earned there Build-It Pin. “My son was so excited, he rushed home and started measuring where he was going to build his new playhouse …my son wanted to sleep with his hard hat.”
926 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: Bill Butler presented gifts to the Redwood City Fire and Police for their outstanding emergency response back in October 2013. Fire Chief Stan Maupin obtained a new fire training/equipment trailer for junior firefighters and Deputy Chief Gary Kirby accepted a $2,000 check on behalf of the Police Activities League for Youth.