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William Thomas Helton Foundation
In Memory of:
William Thomas Helton Past Chair of the Board of Directors Buffalo River Services, Inc. William Thomas Helton Born and raised in Wayne County, "Tom" was well-known as a private businessman and pharmacist. One of the most respected citizens of Wayne County, he quietly and cheerfully gave of himself in charitable work, and for organizations such as the Buffalo River Services, Inc. Tom loved people. He never ceased to be interested in learning all he could about every person he met. His cheerful personality and zany sense of humor endeared him to countless numbers of us. He was not someone who could be easily replaced. So, this is why we want you to know about this opportunity that will honor his memory and keep alive his caring ways! His generous, caring nature will long be remembered. The WTH Foundation provides us with an opportunity to keep his charitable spirit alive. |
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The Buffalo River Services Story The Buffalo River Services, Inc. story is one of constant growth in service. In 1972, a handful of parents, recognizing the need, came together and formed what is now Buffalo River Services, Inc. Soon, the geographic area served expanded from its base in Wayne County to include serving residents of Lewis and Perry counties. Then, in 1998, Lawrence county residents found Buffalo River Services to be a quality provider of community services after the State of Tennessee Division of Mental Retardation invited the agency to be the "provider of choice" to that area. Today, Buffalo River Services, Inc. supports and serves over 200 people in all combined programs of residential, day services, employment services, family aide and personal assistant / home care. Buffalo River Who We Are (2) Today, BRS supports people with disabilities and their families in Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Perry and Wayne counties. In 2001 and 2002, the visionary board of BRS began establishing a fund raising organization for the specific function of providing additional financial assistance to the provider agency. Buffalo River Services operates primarily with money from the state to pay for its programs. However, like all other non-profit agencies in community services, the state funding is never adequate or abundant enough to fulfill the fiscal needs. Therefore. the William Thomas Helton Foundation was created. This organization will assist, with its separate board of directors, to raise money to place in an account so that interest will be accruing for the years to come. That interest will be an ever-giving donation that will continually assist in paying for services that our participants need where the government dollars fail. It is desired that donors will be attracted who will wish to give, not only from the bountiful blessings that we enjoy in making our livelihood, but who will also decide to leave part or whole estates to the foundation, or reduce their tax liability for the current year. Please contact the Executive Director of Buffalo River Services at 931- 722-5401 if you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to this worthy cause through the William Thomas Helton Foundation. Enriching: The WTH Foundation will continue to work for the enrichment of the lives of those who need a helping hand in life.
Empowering: The Foundation is dedicated to providing the encouragement and help increase the quality of living...
Exceeding: The WTH Foundation is committed to an ongoing path of excellence so that those we work with may go beyond expectations... Please Consider! Your contribution will help carry on the work that was so important to Tom. The William Thomas Helton Foundation will carry on the work that mattered so much to Tom. We hope you have been inspired by Tom's example of caring and will want to honor his memory in this manner. Please contact the Executive Director of BRS at 931-722-5401 if you are interested in making a tax deductible donation or you would like to discuss the matter of contributions to this worthy cause. We, your fellow citizens, ask you to help carry on this crucial work through the William Thomas Helton Foundation. Buffalo River Services. Inc. A non-profit agency dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in Wayne. Lewis. Perry and Lawrence counties. "Enriching. Empowering. Exceeding the limits." |
