Mission

Wilkinson Center Auxiliary was founded in 2003 to support, serve and promote Wilkinson Center through educational, charitable, and service-oriented activities.  Renamed Friends of Wilkinson Center in 2010, members contribute their time, resources and talent to help ensure the continued success of the Center’s innovative programs.

In 2010, members raised $155,000 from their Tinsel and Dreams event and membership dues and donated over 2,500 volunteer hours in support of the Wilkinson Center.

Tinsel and Dreams

Tinsel and Dreams is the Friends of Wilkinson Center annual gala fundraising event.  It began in 2005 as an auction featuring table top Christmas trees decorated by designers, celebrities and businesses.  The following year Brinker International became lead sponsor of the event. 

In 2010, the event at Union Station in Dallas included a silent and live auction, an elegant seated dinner and entertainment.  The proceeds from that event ($155,000) mean that over $545,000 has been raised for the Wilkinson Center in just six years.

Melanie Myers is the chair for the Friday, November 4, 2011 event at Union Station.  For more information visit wilkinsoncenter.ejoinme.org/tinsel


Membership 
 
Friends of Wilkinson Center welcome new members!  They meet at least 4 times each year between September and May.  Levels and annual dues are:

 

• $50 - Individual
• $100 - Family
• $250 - Group (including organization/business, church, etc.)
• $1,000 - Lifetime

For more information, contact Membership Vice President Julie Squibb at jsquibb@aol.com or (214) 732-2537.

2011 FWC Member Form for Web.pdf

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many rewarding volunteer opportunities waiting for you at Wilkinson Center. Work directly with clients and see what a positive change you can make in someone’s life. Something for everyone...  Choose your area of interest —   Do you like teaching children, mentoring teens, teaching adults?  Are you skilled at computers, organizing, fundraising?  Are you a people person or do you prefer to work alone?  Whatever your talents, we have a fit for you.

Some of the Volunteer Opportunities at Wilkinson Center are:

CLIMB — "Changing Lives Improving Minds and Bodies" — Mentor a child in this outstanding after-school program.
CareerWorks— Help adults as they learn valuable skills necessary to reach their career goals.
Computer Lab— Coach someone to proficiency in computer usage.
GED/pre-GED— Assist teachers and work with students in this important program.
Food Pantry— Assist clients in the food pantry.
Fundraising — There are numerous ways to help with Tinsel and Dreams (Friends of Wilkinson Center’s annual fundraiser).
Special Events — Support the annual shoe drive and other initiatives.
Office and Technical Support — Lend your particular expertise - computer, graphics, writing, photography, etc.
Pick a time...
Volunteers may work once a week, once a month or once a year — suit your schedule.  All service is appreciated! Programs are available at many locations, and times vary.  For details, contact Meridith Myers at meridithmyers@gmail.com.