"Thanks," Bill Simmons

Bill Simmons died April 9, 2020. He was not only a personal friend but, also, the Interfaith Counseling Center’s steadfast supporter and encourager. Since 1995 I’ve been part of the Center. The Center’s Assistance Fund, “The Debbie Simmons Stull and Barbie Simmons Assistance Fund” is named after his daughter, Debbie, and his wife, Barbie. There is a large seacoast picture in our receptionist’s office in memory of Debbie. In the early days of the Center, Bill was always concerned about the Center’s financial viability. In those early days there were significant reasons to be concerned about the Center’s finances and genuinely serious concerns about our ability to stay open. Bill’s support never wavered. When it became clear that the Center’s Operating Fund finances were sufficient, Bill shifted his concern to the Assistance Fund. He wanted to make certain the Center had funds available so that no one was ever turned away due to their inability to afford the cost of professional Christian counseling at the Interfaith Counseling Center. With the death of Bill Simmons, the Center has lost a significant supporter and my heart is heavy. “Thanks, Bill.”