Friday, July 30, 2010

Record number of kids facing summer hunger

In recent weeks the media has reported that more than 16 million children face a summer of hunger.

During the school year, children in poverty rely on free or discount cafeteria meals subsidized by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. But during the summer, only one in five of the total number of kids poor enough to qualify will be reached by the patchwork of summer food programs financed by USDA. (More)

Summer Programs cut due to low donations.

 Inspiring Young Minds to Thrive

Deve's CLIMB Journey

Our CLIMB (Changing Lives, Improving Minds and Bodies) After School Program serves over 900 at risk inner city youth, ages five to fifteen, at eight sites, with an array of activities to support.     (more )

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

THE WILKINSON CENTER?

 

Check out the:

SPRING 2010 NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Photos by: Amy Alford Photography

"Afterschool Achievers" Recongnizes Deve for his Academic Success!

In celebration of Afterschool Excellence in Dallas this past May, Dallas AfterSchool Network (DASN) hosted an Afterschool Achievers ceremony at the Lakewood Theater.  It was a grand celebration of the outstanding students and committed volunteers who comprise the local after-school community.(more

 

CLIMB Volunteers Needed

 

The Wilkinson Center is looking for CLIMB After-School Program to tutor, mentor and assist our children with homework.

 

 Please click here to apply.

 


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Last updated: 07/06/10