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Aug 19, 2023 · William H Block (Bill) June 16, 1949 - August 19, 2023. Obituary. Events. Guestbook (8) Follow story. Text size. Bill died at home on August 19th, surrounded by his family and close friends after a 17 year hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago on June 16, 1949, to Sam and Jean Block.
Aug 31, 2023 · Remembering Bill Block. Written by Ann Oliva August 31, 2023. In our collective work to end homelessness, there are many everyday heroes whose names we don’t always know. From case managers to community leaders to behind-the-scenes philanthropists, all doing their part to make things work better. Today, I want to take a moment to recognize ...
Aug 31, 2023 · Long before I met him, Bill played an important role in Seattle and King County, Washington. As the Director of the King County Committee to End Homelessness from 2005 to 2012 he played an instrumental part in the launch and implementation of the region’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness and the development of affordable and supportive ...
Jul 5, 2016 · Back in 2005, King County announced a bold project: it would end homelessness within ten years. The man put in charge of the initiative was Bill Block, a prominent real estate attorney who turned ...
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Dec 24, 2006 · Putting an end to homelessness “can be done” Originally published December 24, 2006 at 12:00 am After lunch, Bill Block was crossing Fourth Avenue downtown when someone he knew brushed past.
Dec 24, 2006 · He chose Seattle. Block started as a litigator, then switched to real-estate law. He became known for a quick mind, quiet energy and an ability to mediate complicated deals. Block negotiated landmark deals all over the city — Amazon.com's offices in the PacMed building on Beacon Hill and the Starbucks building in Sodo. He bought what he calls ...
