The Power of Possibility, by the numbers.
WhirliDogs Café & Training Center helps adults of all abilities build skills, earn paychecks, and move into careers right here in Historic Downtown Wilson, NC.
Impact By the Numbers
25
Completed the WhirliDogs Prep Academy
24
Paid employees working in the café today
42
Certified in ServSafe Food Handler
9
Teammates hired into jobs in the community
Our Mission
“To establish a downtown business or businesses that would support the training and subsequent employment of differently abled adults, being inclusive of all levels of ability.”
Paychecks that stay in our community
Every dollar of wages is income for a person with a disability, and every tax dollar goes back into the state and country we live in.
Wages paid
Combined over two years: $157,739 in wages
State & federal taxes paid
Combined over two years: $18,765 in taxes.
Become a partner
Your gift funds training, creates jobs, and helps us grow. WhirliDogs Training Center, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax exempt, and we accept Donor Advised Funds.
We Mean Business!
$5,000 and up
Big Dogs
$3,000 – $4,999
Citizens on a Roll
$2,500 – $2,999
Spicy Chili Peppers
$2,000 – $2,499
Slaw Abiding Citizens
$1,500 – $1,999
Partners We Relish
$1,000 – $1,499
Helping Us Ketchup
$500 – $999
Host a Café Takeover
A fun, high-energy way for your business, school, or organization to partner with us for a 2-hour window during our 11:00–3:00 open hours. Volunteers deliver food, greet customers, and bring the energy. Takeovers bring new faces to WhirliDogs so we can keep growing and create more jobs. No food service experience required.
Let’s build something together
Schedule a takeover, make a gift, or learn how to access our classes. Contact Wesley Trump at wesley@whirlidogs.com or call (252) 595-5588. Individual volunteers can write to Ann_martin2007@yahoo.com.