Meadow Ridge Honors William Brown with Heart of the Community Award for Exemplary Service

Meadow Ridge is proud to celebrate one of Redding’s most dedicated and inspiring volunteers, our resident William “Bill” Brown, by presenting him with the second annual Heart of the Community Award. In the true spirit of Giving Tuesday, this award honors the countless ways Bill has touched lives, both within the Meadow Ridge community and throughout the town of Redding, through his unwavering kindness, leadership and selfless dedication.

The Heart of the Community Award: Celebrating Philanthropy

Meadow Ridge, managed by Benchmark Senior Living, created the Heart of the Community Award to recognize the important role philanthropy plays in enriching lives and to showcase the impact one person can have, especially in their retirement. For more than 40 years, Bill Brown has been active in civic life, church leadership, local schools and youth sports. He brought that same energy to our community, serving on multiple committees since he and his wife, Margaret, moved in over four years ago.

Recognizing Leadership and Benchmark Values

“Mr. Brown is the epitome of leadership,” said Benchmark Senior Living Chairman and CEO Tom Grape. “He takes it upon himself to answer the call for help and to serve without expecting anything in return. He truly embodies Benchmark’s core values — Called to Care, Better Together and Be the Benchmark.”

A Legacy of Service in Redding

Within the town of Redding, Bill has led the Joel Barlow Scholarship Fund for more than 20 years and continues to be actively involved in the Mark Twain Library, notably as an instrumental volunteer for their annual book fair. He has been election moderator, serves as a poll worker and tended trails for the Redding Land Trust. He was involved with his children’s sports teams and activities and still serves his church in many roles.

A Leader at Meadow Ridge

At Meadow Ridge, Bill is a Resident Board member and sits on several committees.

“One of the most remarkable things about Bill is how he has stayed so involved in the Redding community while also being tremendously active in the Meadow Ridge community,” said Campus Executive Director Chris Barstein. “He sets the bar for service and leadership and we feel so fortunate to honor him with the Heart of the Community Award.”