Thank you for your consideration in assisting us with the Rehabilitation of the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Museum.
On November 21, 2020, a fire caused damage to our beloved facility in which we honor the legacy of Mrs. Kathlyn Joy Gilliam who was one of Dallas’ greatest, most courageous civil rights leaders and a champion for quality education for boys and girls. While in the process of making repairs, another fire struck our facility on January 1, 2021 causing extensive damage. Luckily, the furnishings and artifacts had been placed in storage at the onset of the first occurrence.
We are ready to undergo repairs and to resume our Mission and Programs celebrating the legacy of Kathlyn Joy Gilliam. However, we need your help. Of course, we were not without insurance. Unfortunately, the limit allowed for reconstruction exceeds the necessary repair costs. We seek your assistance in partnering with us to rehabilitate this truly impactful piece of history, a City of Dallas Historical Landmark, located within the Colonial Hills National Register Historic District.
“Giving Back reframes portraits of philanthropy.”
― Valaida Fullwood, Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists
