Bill Evans
Painting CT Homes and Giving Back Since 1972
Founder of WM Evans Painting & Community Advocate in Fairfield County
WM Evans Painting
Bill Evans is the founder of WM Evans Painting, a family-owned painting company that has served Fairfield County homes and businesses since 1972. For over five decades, Bill has built a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in doing things the right way.
What began as a small local painting business grew into a trusted name throughout Fairfield County, known for interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, and long-term client relationships built on trust.
Impact At A Glance
Beyond his work in the trades, Bill is deeply involved in community outreach. He is the President of CT Quest for Peace, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Latin America through the collection and distribution of used goods like clothing, school supplies, furniture and so much more.
Bill has been directly involved in:
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60+ shipping containers sent to Latin America since 1999
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1,000,000+ pieces of clothing donated to families in need
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50+ college students supported through education and scholarship programs
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Healthcare, school feeding programs, and community pharmacies serving thousands
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Local outreach in Bridgeport and Fairfield County, including housing and material support
A Lifetime of Service
1972
Bill and his brother’s began painting his fathers house in Stamford, CT to make some extra money.
1981
Founded WM Evans Painting, building a family-run business rooted in Fairfield County.
1999
Began supporting Connecticut Quest for Peace through local donation collection and logistics.
2002
First visit to Nicaragua, witnessing firsthand how small acts of support could create lasting change.
2007
Named President of Connecticut Quest for Peace, expanding programs in education, healthcare, and food access.
Today
Continues to lead humanitarian efforts locally and abroad while transitioning greater focus toward sustaining the charity’s long-term impact.
Bill’s work has been recognized by local publications highlighting his long-standing commitment to Fairfield County and global humanitarian efforts.
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Why Giving Back Matters
For Bill, giving back is not a marketing strategy, it is a responsibility.
After decades of working in Fairfield County, Bill understands that businesses thrive when communities thrive. Supporting local causes, families, and organizations is simply an extension of the same care and attention he brings to every project.
A Legacy Built On Trust
Bill Evans is a Westport resident of over 60 years and the founder of WM Evans Painting, a Fairfield County painting company established in 1972. Alongside building his business, Bill has spent decades leading humanitarian work through Connecticut Quest for Peace, where he serves as President. Since 1999, his efforts have helped deliver over 60 shipping containers of donated goods, distribute more than one million pieces of clothing, and support education, healthcare, and feeding programs serving thousands locally and throughout Latin America.
Today, WM Evans Painting remains a family-run business that continues to uphold those same values, serving residential and commercial clients throughout Fairfield County.
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