Jack Williams
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Jack Williams is the evening news anchor of the CBS affiliate
in Boston, Massachusetts. Williams has been a respected journalist
since 1968, and has been recognized for his continued commitment
to the community through the numerous charitable organizations
he actively promotes. In 1981, Williams created a weekly news
series called “Wednesday’s Child” which has become
the model for television stations throughout the nation. Each
week, “Wednesday’s Child” features a special needs
child who is in search of a permanent home. Since its creation,
the segment has helped more than 525 special needs children find
loving homes. In addition, Williams is responsible for raising
more than $5,000,000 for special needs adoption. In April 2000,
Williams created the Jack Williams Endowment for Wednesday’s
Child, a 501(C)(3) charity to ensure continued financial support
for special needs adoption.
