Bill Hamm receives the Jefferson Award from Kate Kelly in 2004.

Each weeK the Chronicle features a Bay Area resident who is making a difference in his or her community.

Last year Warm Wishes volunteers distributed 5,00 StreetPacks – fanny packs containing a hat, scarf, rain poncho, pair of socks and gloves, as well as a holiday note made by marin County grammar school students.

What volunteers say about Bill Hamm—- “You can tell he does it from his heart.  He’s like a big dad pulling us together to help, to work harder to give.  He’s an extremely caring, warm-hearted man.

Learn more about Bill, the Warm Wishes program and the Jefferson Awards:  Click HERE