Wilkinson Center

A nonprofit organization
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Wilkinson Center helps over 24,000 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 doubled up to $10,000 thanks to a generous donation from the Kayasa Foundation. Give the gift of posssibility: whether that be feeding a food-insecure family, securing jobs for struggling professionals, providing GEDs to students looking to complete their education, or much more. 

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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 chris_rahmeh@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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In-Person Volunteering

Food Pantry Volunteers

Wilkinson Center's Food Pantry

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Wilkinson Center

Tax id (EIN)

75-2712117

Guidestar

Causes

Employment & Workforce Development

Operating Budget

$500,000 - $999,999

Counties Served

Dallas

BIPOC Serving

Hispanic or Latinx

Address

8344 East RL Thornton Freeway, Suite 235
Dallas, TX 75228

Phone

214-821-6380

Email

info@wilkinsoncenter.org

Website

http://www.wilkinsoncenter.org

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