Missions & Advocacy Update

Holidays 2026

Thanksgiving Opportunities 

for WRCOH & Wilkinson Center

We will once again collect Thanksgiving Food Bags for White Rock Center of Hope and Thanksgiving Boxes for Wilkinson Center. 

Wilshire will again have our traditional Giving Tree as well as a Virtual Giving Tree. Each tag represents the Christmas wish of a child served by one of these local mission partners: Cornerstone’s Viola’s House, Gateway of Grace, and Wilshire's Rental Assistance Neighbors. There will also be tags for Benevolence Gift Cards for our neighbors.

The traditional Giving Tree will be in James Gallery beginning Sunday, Nov. 22, with most gifts due back Wednesday, Dec. 6. The SignUpGenius link for the Virtual Giving Tree will be active on

Nov. 22 as well. You will scan the QR code on the tags to register your selection.

Take note of the due date for the tags you select, and whether the agency wants the gifts wrapped or not. 

Contact Christina Evans at cevans@wilshirebc.org with questions.

Looking for a Gift Idea for Christmas?

Consider Together for Hope's Annual Hope Box, and give a gift that will bring joy to those you love while supporting the work that TFH and their rural partners do to strengthen and grow lives and the assets that sustain them in rural counties.  

Special Events & Opportunities

Wilshire has volunteered yearly with our church partner, Cornerstone, for their Thanksgiving lunch. We are committed to sending 5 volunteers. If you are interested, please reach out to Christina Evans.

GATEWAY OF GRACE

There are many ways to support Gateway of Grace during the holidays. Wilshire will be providing pies, mashed potatoes, and gravy to their Thanksgiving Feast. They are included in our Giving Tree with 18 tags for kids of various ages.

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities

Christmas Volunteer Opportunities

GOC is hosting their Annual Christmas Party for Refugee Families on Saturday,

December 19 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Each child will receive gifts, take a photo with Santa, and hear the true meaning of Christmas.

Wilshire's Giving Tree gifts will go to benefiting this event, but if you would like to volunteer in other ways, please see the link for more details. Kids ages 5 and up may volunteer with their family.

This year, Viola's House is preparing to welcome over 2,000 families and 4,000 babies and children, providing warm coats, toys, diapers, and holiday joy to families who may otherwise go without this Christmas. Wilshire's Giving Tree will include gift tags that will benefit this event.

Viola's House is also in need of volunteers to help set-up this event on December 12. Wilshire is committed to providing 5 volunteers. If you are interested in serving this way, please contact Christina Evans.

Shift Times on December 12:

• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wilshire Generosity

Empowering the Masses Pantry Drive!

During September, Hunger Action Month, we helped our mission partner Empowering the Masses stock its new pantry location in Pleasant Grove. Empowering the Masses provides for basic needs, delivers educational resources, and provides access to careers that are stable and lucrative, paving a path for sustainable success in life.

Thank you for your generosity!

In case you missed it, check out this video message from our global mission partner, Jeff Lee.

Ongoing Opportunities with

Mission Partners

Monday Morning Prayer Vigil

led by Dallas Area Faith Leaders

8:00 am-10:00 am weekly

Respite Tent with La Colectiva

Dallas ICE Headquarters

8101 N. Stemmons Frwy Dallas, TX 75247

Contact Heather for more information.

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation

Success Center Mobile Food Truck with Catholic Charities

November 26

4th Friday each month

7110 Holly Hill Dr. Dallas 75231

8:45 am-12:00 pm

Contact Charlie Estee for more information or to join the list. Please rsvp to Charlie by Tuesday of the week you will serve. You do not have to serve every month.

There are two ways to serve at Wilkinson Center-

on your own or with a group of Wilshire folks.

On Your Own

Use the link below to sign up anytime to assist in their Food Pantry. Volunteers at the Food Pantry must be 16 years old to volunteer on their own and 12 years old to volunteer with an adult. Volunteers with the Pantry2Go mobile food truck must be at least 18 years to volunteer.

With Wilshire Folks

Nov 17, Dec 15

Wilshire member Cindy Estee is coordinating volunteers to serve as food pantry assistants on the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 3:45 p.m. Wilkinson’s food pantry serves all ages in all stages: kids, single moms, fathers trying to support their families and seniors on a fixed income. Assistants greet and help clients, restock shelves and pack food boxes.

Volunteers do not need to serve every month. If you are interested, contact Cindy. She will reach out monthly to confirm our team of four to six.

The food pantry is located at 3402 N. Buckner Blvd.

Stewpot Meal Service at the Bridge

Nov 12, Dec 10

Contact Wilshire member David Cossum to join our team of volunteers serving on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Serve as you are available.

Mission Trips

Together for Hope Conference

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