The Wilkinson Center
Munger Place United Methodist Church
5200 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75206
214.821.6380
www.wilkinsoncenter.org
Executive Director: Brian Burton, 214.821.6380x207, brian@wilkinsoncenter.org
Director of Development: Melissa deLeon, 214.821.6380x203
Volunteer Coordinator: Jane Waters, 214.821.6380x202, jane_waters@wilkinsoncenter.org
Mission
To cooperate with people in need so they may reach their God-given potential and sustain themselves with dignity.
Services/ Poverty prevention programs
CareerWorks Career Development Center
Trains clients for employment by developing skills and providing a solid foundation of knowledge that allows a person to discover his or her “field of fascination” and make a career a reality.
Food Pantry
Provides 200,000 pounds of food each year to families in crisis. By using a “client-choice” model (clients choose their own food much like a grocery store), wasted food is eliminated and client dignity is preserved.
The CLIMB (Changing Lives Improving Minds and Bodies) After-School Program
Provides a safe after school environment where at-risk children and youth can experience personal growth through an integrated curriculum that develops and strengthens the educational, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of a child’s life.
SMARTBody
An intentional effort to address obesity in low-income families through physical activity and health education.
Community Computer Center
Through an eight-week course, the Computer Center teaches clients valuable computer skills that are necessary in today’s information age.
Back-To-School Shoe Drive
Each August, The Wilkinson Center and Payless Shoe Source team up to let children and their parents choose new shoes and socks from the Payless Shoe store on Greenville Ave.
Art Works
Adults and children build a sense of self-worth as they produce works of art. Art classes require students to think analytically and to express their emotions in a positive manner.
First Saturday
The food pantry opens the first Saturday of each month to serve working clients who cannot come in for food during the week.
Adopt a Family Holiday Program
A special Christmas is provided for underprivileged children.
GED classes
Hours of Operation
For clients: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. -.3 p.m., (Food pantry sign-up at 9:30 a.m.)
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Food pantry open first Saturday of each month, 9-11a.m.
Volunteer Opportunities
Long Term:
- Mentors for children
- Office clerical assistants
- Receptionists
- Intake interviewers – afternoon
- Job counselors – morning
- Computer room coaches
Short Term: Special event volunteers
In-Kind Donations
- Gently used clothing
- Personal hygiene items
- Art supplies
- Food items
- Toys and gifts
To learn more or to get involved at The Wilkinson Center, contact Jennifer Tankersley at 214-523-2269.
