#william schuiling

Based in Redwood City, California, William E. Schuiling is the owner of Brown Automotive Group, Ltd., the largest privately-owned automotive company in the Mid-Atlantic region. An active philanthropist, William Schuiling supports numerous charitable causes that benefit animals including the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) and the Baltimore Humane Society (BHS). Founded in 1928, BHS is a nonprofit and private organization that cares for unwanted and homeless animals in Baltimore, Maryland. This organization provides a range of opportunities for volunteers to support the work of the shelter and to socialize with the animals receiving care. Volunteers who choose to work with dogs, cats, and other small animals participate in the Open Paw Program, a training program designed to enhance the animals’ quality of life while also preparing them for adoption. Before volunteers can work with animals, a volunteer application and training program are required to be completed. Other volunteer opportunities with the BHS include working on the grounds, assisting in the office, and representing the organization at fairs, festivals, schools, and adoption events. Volunteers are also needed for the Enrichment Squad, a team of people that make toys to entertain and enrich the lives of the animals.

The owner and chairman of Brown Automotive Group, William E. Schuiling has managed a successful chain of car dealerships for more than 45 years. A well-known philanthropist, William Schuiling has donated not only to various charities, but also some individuals who have needed his assistance. Sometimes, hard-working, middle class people experience a run of bad luck and end up homeless or living out of their car. Every so often, a Good Samaritan takes notice of people in need and gives them the help they need to get back on their feet. That’s what happened one Thanksgiving when Mr. Schuiling took some members of his staff paddling on French Farm Lake near Mackinaw City. When the group was leaving, they saw a couple camping in the isolated area that said they planned to camp there all winter because they were out of money. Unable to bear the thought of the couple camping in the cold for months with little to no food, Mr. Schuiling had them pack up their camp and paid for them to have a motel room for four months. He also sent them additional funds to buy food and gas to give them support and resources while they got back on their feet.