LIFEWIZE AND LIFEWIZE MINISTRIES WELCOMES YOU
WHO WE ARE
A Campus For All
The Mayer family has created a new ministry, Lifewize and Lifewize Ministries. Lifewize is a planned non-profit, faith based, non-denominational, community campus for all. Lifewize Ministries will help to provide affordable housing and family wage jobs. This community will be on a one hundred plus acre campus located at Mill Pond Park in Philomath, Oregon. The Lifewize campus will include water front Independent Senior Living, an Assisted Senior Living facility which will include Memory Care and Veterans services. Lifewize Ministries will help with Fresh Start housing to help people in recovery and those in need of transitional housing. Residents living on the campus, and those in the surrounding community, will be invited and encouraged, to mentor younger individuals, or families, that are a part of the Fresh Start community. Others may be interested in reading to, participating in activities, or simply providing companionship to those residents in the Memory Care or Assisted Living Facility.
WILLIAM MAYER
Chairman/President
A successful business entrepreneur and investor for over 40 years, Bill serves as the president of Lifewize. He has a strong leadership background and serves as President of Mill Pond Business & Research Park, Mill Pond Development Company, and the Philomath Scout Lodge. Bill is co-owner and president of Eager Beaver Nursery, American Water Works, American Insight Investment Company and Mayer International Investment Company.
MATHEW WILSON
Director of Community Outreach
Matt served in law enforcement in the U.S.A.F overseas safeguarding US assets, personnel, and foreign dignitaries. After his service, he worked for corporate companies such as AT&T and Comcast training employees in leadership. He then turned his focus to non-profits that help in the recovery process, such as the Teen Challenge program in Shedd, OR, which is close to his heart, where he helped with fundraising and community awareness/education. Recently, Matt has joined Lifewize and now visits the Eugene Teen Challenge campus to give sermons and promote Lifewize. He plans to develop a long-term transitionary program focusing on life skills and housing for those who have completed an in-patient recovery program.
GAIL MAYER
Secretary
A retired office manager, Gail serves as Secretary for Lifewize, Mill Pond Business & Research Park, Philomath Scout Lodge, Eager Beaver Nursery, American Water Works, American Insight Investment Company, Mayer International Investment Company and her Church. She is 3rd generation Philomath native, married to Bill Mayer, and co-owner of Eager Beaver Nursery and Mayer International Investment Company.
CHLOE MAYER
Director of Social Media/Board Member
Chloe recently received her Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications from Oregon State University. Chloe works part-time as an Reservations Manager for the Philomath Scout Lodge, and serves as a Board Member at the Philomath Scout Lodge and Lifewize. She manages websites and social media accounts for multiple different businesses, including Eager Beaver Nursery, where she also helps run the office!
MATTHEW BIEREK
Co-Treasurer
Matt served in the Oregon Air National Guard as a Microwave Radio Technician. After his service, Matt got his Business Administration degree from Kennedy-Western University. Matt was a Licensed Certified Financial Planner and was also a Certified Production/Inventory Manager for over 20 years. He worked for Videx/Cyberlock and currently with RelianceCM, LLC as the Corporate Financial Controller maintain Tax, Treasury and HR Management. Matt served 10 years as a Philomath City Counsilor on the Finance and Budget committee, chaired the Public Works and Ordinance committees as well. He currently is serving as the Treasurer and Director for the Philomath Scout Lodge and Treasurer and Director for the Philomath Community Foundation.
DR. THOMAS K. PLANT
Co-Treasurer
A highly recognized Associate Professor Emeritus at OSU, Tom holds a BS in Physics, MS in Solid State Physics, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He has had numerous technical journals and research documents published. He holds two U.S. Patents with four more pending. Tom has served on the Board of Directors for Benton Habitat for Humanity since 2015, and is currently serving as President. He is President of Nano Pulsers LLC, and is active in his Church.
REBECCA MAYER
Board Member
Becky graduated from OSU with a BS in Psychology and a certificate in Medical Humanities in 2014. Since then, she has been the office manager at her family’s businesses; Eager Beaver Nursery, Mayer International Investment Company, American Water Works and American Insight Investment Company. In her spare time, she is a Sunday School Teacher at her Church and volunteers at a Soup Kitchen in Philomath. Becky also visits the Eugene Teen Challenge Campus with Lifewize’s Outreach Coordinator, Matt W., to provide fellowship and speak to the ladies at the campus.
JOHN MAYER
Board Member
John is a Mill Pond Development partner and a Philomath Scout Lodge Board Member. He is a Philomath High School graduate, as well as a Philomath native. After High School, he went on to be in the Marine Corps as an Infantryman, and was deployed overseas for 1 year to such places as Kuwait and Jordan. Now he serves in the Oregon Army National Guard as an Infantryman. John also works as the Landscape Supervisor for Eager Beaver Nursery.
PETER SEADERS
Engineer
Oregon State University; M.S. of Civil Engineering and M.S. of Wood Science graduate, and President of MSS, INC Engineering.
NEIL RICHARDSON
Architect
Neil is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a Master's degree in architecture. Neil is licensed in the state of Oregon. His 20-yr career includes 9 years with CH2M Hill as an architect and 11 yrs in private practice. During his tenure at CH2M Hill, Neil was responsible for the design of office buildings 10,000 SF to 110,000 SF. He also designed hospitality projects. Neil represented CH2M Hill in numerous client meetings and site visits. Neil's private practice has included a wide variety of projects and building types. Projects include numerous new build homes and renovations/additions. Other projects include commercial/retail remodels/additions and tenant improvements in new build strip malls. Office buildings and community centers are also part of Neil's portfolio.
WHAT WE'RE UP TO
Making A Difference
Senior Living Architect Drawings
Our Vision
This is the purposed Senior Living facility that will be built on the Lifewize campus! We are in the beginning stages of the design process, and more changes are sure to come. Rendition completed by Neil Richardson and Aiden Humphrey.
SERVICE PROJECT
Helping the Community
Lifewize Ministries took on a service project for a local community resident. They were in need of a new fence for their yard, as the old one was very rotten. Our friends at Eager Beaver Nursery (EBN) donated time and materials for this 'good neighbor' fence! We had many volunteers from the Lifewize Board and EBN helping.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
One Step at a Time
Lifewize Ministries' first project was remodeling a 106 year old house in Philomath, Oregon. This home is currently providing housing for a father of 3 who has completed a long term treatment program. The community put in a lot of time for this project to be completed!
CAR DONATION
Helping The Community
At Lifewize Ministries, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this issue. We had the honor of donating a car to a family in need. They now have a reliable vehicle to get to work and school. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
UPDATES
Below is what the Lifewize Ministries has been up to!
NON-PROFIT GARAGE SALE!
April 30, 2024
Come show your support to Lifewize & Lifewize Ministries at the Philomath Scout Lodges’ Non-Profit Garage Sale on Saturday, June 1st! Lifewize & Lifewize Ministries will have a space with items for sale. All of the proceeds will go to the outreach program for Lifewize & Lifewize Ministries. There will be other local non-profits also raising money for their causes, networking, and concessions for sale!
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WHERE: 660 Clemens Mill Rd Philomath, OR 97370
WHEN: June 1st, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
LENDING A HAND
October 1, 2023
Lifewize heard about a local family who were facing health issues and were unable to complete necessary home maintenance. Our friends at Eager Beaver and American Water works have agreed to donate time and materials to the family, and will provide them with bi-weekly maintenance.
THANK YOU FOR DONATING!
December 1, 2022
With the help of the Eager Beaver Nursery's bottle & can drive, we have been given over $1,000.00 in donations! If you would like to help donate to Lifewize, Eager Beaver will be accepting bottles & cans from December 26th-31st! All of the proceeds from every bottle & can drive are donated to LM.
LIFEWIZE MINISTRIES SERVICE PROJECT
July 18, 2022
Lifewize Ministries took on a service project! This was to help redo a 'good neighbor' fence. The previous fence was very old, and needed replacement in many different areas. In the  portions of the fence that needed replacement, our friends at Eager Beaver Nursery supplied the time & materials. Check out more of the photos below!
BOTTLE & CAN DONATIONS
JUNE 27TH-JULY 1ST
May 12, 2022
During the last week in June (27th-1st), Eager Beaver Nursery, Inc. will be donating bottles and cans to Lifewize Ministries! If you are interested in donating bottles and cans, you may drop them off at the Eager Beaver shop: 29201 Hwy 34, Corvallis, Oregon 97333. You may also call the office to schedule a pick up at 541-752-6079 or email at ebn@eagerbeavernursery.com!
BOTTLE DROP
January 26, 2022
Bill Mayer, President of Lifewize and Lifewize Ministries, takes bottle and cans to the local bottle drop. The money raised from bottles and cans is donated to the Lifewize and Lifewize Ministries funds. If you want to donate to Lifewize and Lifewize Ministries with bottles and cans please email lifewizeministries@outlook.com for drop off information!
CULTURED STONE
December 10, 2021
John Mayer, a Lifewize and Lifewize Ministries Board Member, putting up the Cultured Stone at Morgan's House of Hope!
RECOVERING ADDICT FINDS HOPE IN PHILOMATH HOUSE
November 14, 2018
Morgan's House of Hope is a renovated 106-year-old house that is now a transitional home to provide safe and healthy housing for families showing determination and fortitude after graduating from the Adult & Teen Challenge program.
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