Young Friends of the Wilkson Center Throw Fabulous White Party {with society pics}

The Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center hosted its fourth annual White Party Benefit at Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar.

Chela Moros, Kristen Johnson

The event benefited Wilkinson Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.

DF Stefani Burns



Hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar were served throughout the evening, as well as late night food stations. The entrance featured a step-and-repeat for guest photos.

The scene at White Party

Illumination Fireworks provided confetti cannons, cryo machines and fireworks throughout the event and Eclipse Entertainment provided feathered samba dancers and bongo drum players.

Jack Stone, Anna Sophia Van Sweden

There were 32 amazing silent auction items which alone raised more than $8,000.

OJ DeSouza, Blake Willbrand, Jaclyn Garret, Nile Nussbaumer, Caroline Harrison, Natalie Bond, Lindsay Farrell

The Young Friends of The Wilkinson Center are a group of dynamic young millennials who are creating pathways out of poverty for the working poor in Dallas. These young professionals offer hope and inspiration. They are committed to building sustainable resources which empower Wilkinson Center clients to become self-sufficient and improve their lives.  

Dallas Executive Club

Feathered samba dancer at White Party

On the {Charity} Scene: Young Friends of Wilkinson Center White Party Kickoff Event at Hotel Zaza

Young Friends of Wilkinson Center held their big White Party Kickoff event at Hotel Zaza, where patrons could buy White Party tickets and Young Friend memberships for a discounted rate and learn more about the Young Friends of Wilkinson Center.

Lauren Klein, Holly Colvin, Rachel Kent

This was their first event of the year to announce the White Party fundraiser that will take place on June 13^th at Saint Ann from 9pm-2am.

 

In addition, they raffled off a VIP White Party table and sold sponsorships for the White Party. 

Leila Myers, Micah Baker, Kira Valentino, Tiffany Fascher

Andrea Wullschleger, Cole Egger

Guests enjoyed complimentary strolling bites, such as Chicken Tomatillo Quesadillas, Chinese 5 Spice Crispy Calamari with Thai Chile Sauce and French Macaroons.

 

Event Photographer was Lisa Means.

Todd Smith, Anna Bertolino, Andy Chang

Alexandra Sardarian, Christie Allardyce, Kaitlan Moczulski, Kiley Candelari, Olivia Lowery, Mackenzie Brittingham, Laramy Elick



The group raised over $20K the night of the event and Hotel Zaza donated 10% of all alcohol sales.

 

For more information about the upcoming White Party fundraiser please visit www.whiteparty.info.