All For Pete Sake is more than just a nonprofit organization—it's a testament to the enduring power of love, support, and second chances. Founded in Columbia, South Carolina, our mission is to provide financial assistance and resources to individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. We believe that recovery is not just about overcoming addiction, but also about rebuilding a life. This journey often requires more than just determination; it requires a network of support to navigate the practical challenges that come with it.
Our organization was inspired by the life and love of Walter "Pete" Bailey, a man who embodied the true spirit of unconditional love and unwavering support. Pete was a father who never gave up on his son, Phillip, no matter how many times life knocked him down. From bailing Phillip out of jail to providing a home and driving him to rehab appointments, Pete's commitment to his son’s recovery was relentless. His belief in Phillip was the lifeline that kept hope alive, and ultimately, it was the catalyst for Phillip's recovery.
On December 4th, 1998, Phillip hit rock bottom and reached out to Pete for help. Without hesitation, Pete brought him home, supported him through outpatient rehabilitation, and attended AA meetings by his side. Through Pete's dedication, Phillip found the strength to turn his life around. Now, over 25 years sober, Phillip has dedicated his life to honoring his father’s legacy by helping others who are facing the same struggles he once did.
At All For Pete Sake, we understand that the road to recovery is not easy. It’s filled with challenges, both emotional and financial. That’s why we are committed to easing the burden for those in recovery by helping with bills, rent, and other essential expenses. We believe that no one should have to face the daunting task of rebuilding their life alone. Our goal is to provide the same kind of support that Pete provided to Phillip—compassionate, practical, and unwavering.
Whether you are someone in need of assistance, a family member looking for support, or a community member wanting to get involved, All For Pete Sake is here to make a difference. We invite you to join us in our mission to help others on their journey to recovery. Together, we can continue Pete’s legacy of love, hope, and recovery, one life at a time.
Obituary for Mr. Walter Pete Bailey
Walter Phillip “Pete” Bailey, M. P. H., 83, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born June 27, 1938, in Montgomery, AL, he was a son of the late Guy Hubert Bailey, Sr. and Daisy Rawlins Bailey.
A member of Washington Street Methodist Church, Mr. Bailey was a graduate from Huntington College, in Montgomery, AL. Pete went on to further his education by attending and graduating from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, where he earned his Master’s degree in Biostatistics in 1969. During his working years, Mr. Bailey held positions as an educator, health planner, and as a biostatistician before joining the Office of Research and Statistics, South Carolina Budget and Control Board. During his tenure as Chief of the Health and Demographics section of the office, they built and maintained a host of statewide data systems that culminated in the South Carolina Integrated Health and Human Services Client Information System and has become a model for the country. Each of the specific data systems was linkable and patient data could be traded across systems and over time. Mr. Bailey and his team’s work at the Health & Demographic Section was well regarded by those working in the field. A National award created and given by the University of Pennsylvania Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy is named in Mr. Bailey’s honor and exemplifies the impact his work had on the gathering of data, building of information systems, the linking of these systems, as well as the impact these systems have and will continue to have on health policy. In 2013, Pete Bailey was the first recipient of the Pete Bailey Award for Achievement in Public System Integration. Pete retired in January 2009 and continued to serve as a consultant on using integrated data in several research projects.
Mr. Bailey was highly regarded across the nation as an innovator in creating databases for policy decisions and as a visionary who, along with an expert staff, was able to turn vision to reality.
Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Bailey; son, Phillip Mark Bailey (Belinda); grandsons, Hunter Phillip Bailey (Victoria), Brandon Ayer; granddaughter, Haylee Sorrell; great grandchildren, Jackson and Baker; sister, Lois Kelly; extended family, Catherine Ayer (Troy), Will Hundle (Paula), children, Will Jr., Bradley and Haley Hundle; Christa Campbell (Kevin), children, Kylie, and Kaylynn Campbell as well as many loved and cherished friends and co-workers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Franklin, Eugene Thomas, James Lawton “Sport”, Guy Hubert Bailey, Jr. and sister, Dorothy Ann Harris.