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Williams is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,072. [3] There were three different post offices in the area named for their proximity to Williams Creek: Williams, Williamsburg and Williams Creek (in Jackson County). [4]
A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is a common name for non-profit animal welfare organizations around the world. The oldest SPCA organization is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which was founded in England in 1824.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty.Based in New York City since its inception in 1866, [4] the organization's mission is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States."
Lynn Morris was also known for being an animal advocate. She was a part of the board S.P.C.A, and she worked under the sponsorship of PetSmart Charities and Spay USA to create a PSA Jingle "Spay Your Pets" in 1998. [3] Also, in May 2002, in Alexandria, Virginia, the Lynn Morris band hosted a 'Pickin for Pets' bluegrass benefit concert. [3]
Maud Williamson State Recreation Site is a state park in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The park is located at the intersection of Oregon Route 221 and Oregon Route 153 near Wheatland. The park entrance is across from Wheatland Road, which leads to the Wheatland Ferry. [2]
Willamina was named after Willamina Creek, which in turn was named for early settler Willamina Williams shortly after she fell off of her horse and into the creek. [6] [7] Williams was born Willamina Craig in 1817 in Ohio. [1] [7] She married James Maley in 1837 and the couple came to Oregon in 1845 with James' daughter. [7]
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Joint fundraising with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Portland provided funds for the construction of a dedicated building in 1908. In 1918 a group of African-American women sought to extend the YWCA to them. [5] The women's organizing was successful, and in 1921 the Williams Avenue Branch was opened in Northeast Portland. [6]