Summary
Organization name
Wilkinson Center
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx
Address
8344 East RL Thornton Freeway, Suite 235Dallas, TX 75228
About
Programs
Wilkinson Center helps over 16,000 families a year facing critical life challenges, including food insecurity, lack of a high school diploma, limited English skills, economic instability, and unemployment.
Our success is attributed to effective individualized programming, intensive case management, a compassionate staff, dedicated volunteers, loyal supporters, and a visionary Board of Directors. All programs and services are provided free of charge and available to all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or income level.
When you give to Wilkinson Center during the North Texas Giving Day season, your gift will be matched up to $6,000 so you can feed double the families facing food insecurity, secure double the jobs for struggling professionals, provide double the GEDs for students looking to complete their education, and much more!
During the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, Wilkinson Center:
- Served 58,173 Clients at our Food Pantry
- Enrolled 1,033 Students in Adult Education courses, including 470 in high school equivalency courses on track to earn their GED
- Helped 274 Individuals with career readiness and job searches
- Educated 635 Students on Financial Management
Giving Activity
Mission
Wilkinson Center transforms the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.
Needs
Wilkinson Center's current needs include:,
• Volunteers to support our Food Pantry, Pantry2Go, Adult Education Program, Senior Program, and annual Back-to-School, Turkey, and Toy Distributions. Food Pantry/Pantry2Go volunteers can sign up at https://bit.ly/ServePantry
• Food, both perishable (meat, milk, eggs) and nonperishable (cereal, rice, canned soup, etc.).
• Hygiene items, such as diapers, soap, and toothbrushes.
• Financial donations to help clients with living expenses such as rent, utilities, transportation, gas cards, etc.
• Supplies for our Pantry2Go mobile food truck, including boxes, packing tape, and produce bags.
• Supplies for our youth and adult education classrooms, such as flash drives, paper, HotSpots, laptops, etc.
For more information, contact lori_baum@wilkinsoncenter.org
Equity Statement
Wilkinson Center is deeply committed to addressing racial inequality through a diverse and inclusive work environment and programs rooted in diversity, inclusion, and racial sensitivity. We aim to better understand and address the unique challenges and systemic barriers faced by the broader community. During a recent client intake, 95% of clients who responded were BIPOC, highlighting our focus on serving all clients with dignity and respect. Recently, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee was established, consisting of staff members from different backgrounds and leadership levels, ensuring sensitivity and equity remain a priority in leadership meetings and team settings.
Wilkinson Center actively combats underrepresentation by inviting former clients from the communities they serve to join their Board of Directors, providing valuable perspectives. We actively prioritize diversity and inclusion when hiring new talent, striving to mirror the population we serve.
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Organization Data
Dallas, TX 75228