Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund

Steven Vincent Horton was born in San Pedro, CA in 1947. He graduated from Torrance High School in 1965 and he served in the United States Army, 1967-68. He earned a B.A. degree in History (Long Beach State, 1973), an M.A. in Education/Special Education (Boise State, 1979), and a Ph.D in Education/Special Education (University of Washington, 1984).

In a 40-year career as an educational researcher, college professor, and classroom teacher, Steven published extensively in the field of special education from 1985 to 1995 (See: Horton, Steven V., special education).

Steven began writing poetry in 2019 and he has published five collections to date. His current work is appearing on a regular basis in literary journals both within the U.S. and abroad.

Steven lost his lovely wife of 34 years, Sally Tressa Horton, to breast cancer in 2009. Sally was an elementary school teacher. They have two beautiful daughters, both professional women, a stellar son-in-law, and four precocious grandchildren. Steven lives on Whidbey Island in the state of Washington.

Jerry O’Neill has been an ordained minister for more than 45 years.   In 2022 with the release of his book ”Called to be Alive!” he launched a  ministry for later-life wellness using his signature gifts of poetry  and music.

O’Neill received a Master of Divinity and a degree in pastoral care  from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.  He received his Doctorate in  Ministry from Luther Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota.  Certified in  transforming spirituality at Seattle University, he currently offers  individual and small group spiritual care and guidance, music ministry,  poetry readings, and workshops for spiritual growth and vocation in  later-life.

Jerry and his wife, Carol Gannaway, enjoy living with their dog Banjo on Whidbey Island, Washington.

 We print. We design. And we love what we do. For 20 years, we've served  artists with high-quality fine art printing, scanning, and a range of  design and print services to support their livelihoods. Our additional  offerings include business printing, banners, stickers and decals, metal  prints, DTG & DTF apparel printing, and laser cutting and  engraving. Visit our gift boutique showcasing crafters, artists, and fun  art supplies. At Feather & Fox Print Co., we sell intentional,  beautiful, and creative products that inspire and touch your heart. Our  curated gift boutique showcases small-scale crafters, artists, and  makers from near and far, and fun art supplies to get your creativity  moving. 

Meander Dance  Collective was formed in 2021 with the intent to create a space for  adult dance artists to practice their art. Artists are supported in the  creation of new dance work and provided an annual concert outdoors on  the beautiful Whidbey Island to perform. The organization covers the  cost of rehearsal space and production to provide equal access for our  community of dancers.

Dance is a cultural  touchstone and a place to mirror and express to each other our inner  worlds and shared human experience. Our audience is integral to this,  and we hold their participation in high regard in the actualization of  our work. All concerts are donation based in order to provide equal  access to viewing dance art in our community. Your donations and  participation keep dance art alive in our community!