Bill was a longtime supporter of the Independence Center, a community-based rehabilitation program for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses in the St. Louis area. Their mission is to provide all the services and resources a person with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. He has assisted in major fundraising efforts and served as a spokesperson to promote their innovative work. Over the years, his efforts have significantly raised the public awareness of the Independence Center and connected it with corporate St. Louis.