Wilkinson Center

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Dec 12, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$1,801,583

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Adult education since 1982, wilkinson center has been providing services to the people of east dallas in order to help them reach their goals of independence, self-sufficiency and self-worth. By becoming employed and independent of socialservices, these students maintain their dignity and make their contribution to a healthy, prosperous community.our adult education program helps people learn the skills they need for life. Classes are offered at minimal or no cost to students, and are taught separately in english and spanish. Classes include:pre-general educational development (pre-ged)general educational development (ged)english as a second language (esl)careerworks (job readiness)financial literacycomputer literacyprogram highlights for 2012:1. 93% of computer literacy students graduated with intermediate skills2. 85% of students graduating from career works at our location on the campus of eastfield college-pleasant grove became employed, advanced in their employment or continued their education3. 25 individuals obtained their ged

Activity 3

Climbwilkinson centers climb (changing lives, improving minds and bodies) after-school program provides a safe environment for at risk children, ages 5-13. Climb provides education instruction after school during the academic year to support students in academic, interpersonal skills, social achievement and physical health. During the summer, our program closes the learning gap low-income children experience during these months by continuing to support their academics with programs in reading, math, financial literacy, and art, along with health, nutrition and physical exercise. Cultural field trips round out the summer experience.the program is free to children who are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Quality after school programming has been shown to be effective in providing safe,educational and enjoyable environments for students to develop positive social skills, teamwork and respect. Program highlights for 2012:1. 85% of students in climb maintained a b average2. 95% of parents surveyed stated their children had improved in social competence

Filer

EIN

75-2712117