About NTheknow Cares4u 501©(c)(3)

Delores C. Wilson is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and a retired Federal Agent with a distinguished career in public service and leadership. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Wilson, Wilson, and Associates, a corporate and organizational training and development firm, and as Vice President of MDW Ventures, Inc., a company specializing in real estate investment and development. In addition, she is the Chair of the Board of Directors for N The Know Cares 4 U, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans, seniors, single parents, families in crisis, and individuals experiencing homelessness. 

A deeply community-conscious leader, Mrs. Wilson is actively engaged in numerous civic, charitable, and service-oriented initiatives. Her extensive board and leadership service includes roles as Chair of the North Dallas Suburban Foundation, board member of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dallas CAN! Academy, The Foundation for Diversity and Excellence, and Elevate Me 4 Success; Chair of Our Society Ball; and Chair of the Board for Supplying Our Seniors. She is also a certified volunteer who teaches educational workshops for AARP and supports organizations such as A Way Out Project and Anna’s House. 

Mrs. Wilson holds lifetime memberships in the National Council of Negro Women and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, A Service Sorority Founded in 1913, and maintains active memberships in The Links, Incorporated, the NAACP, and Zeta Epsilon Pi Sorority, a sorority that unites military spouses for charitable and educational purposes.  In recognition of her lifelong dedication to service and community impact, she was honored in 2024 as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. 

A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Mrs. Wilson holds a Master of Arts degree in Adult Education. She has been married to her husband, Marion E. Wilson, for 51 years and is the proud mother of four daughters.

 Crystal Wilburn, Broker, PMP, CPTM, EA is the brainchild and driving force behind Wellspring Mortgage and Investments, a full service nationwide mortgage brokerage and investment firm founded in 1999.  A native of Chicago Wilburn brings nearly three decades of plausible mortgage, real estate and investment expertise to this venture.  Wilburn, is a graduate of Southern California University for Professional Studies (SCUP) and her balanced, customer-centric approach to business has allowed her to become one of the most respected voices in the industry. Wilburn has skillfully guided her organization from start-up status to one of the most respected firms nationwide offering a suite of mortgage, financial and small business consulting services. Her willingness to serve is what fuels her drive and has helped to differentiate her from others who are just intent on closing deals.  Integrity, passion and dignity are the hallmarks of her personal brand and she will continue to share them with those she serves. In addition, Wilburn is also the founder of LiftUP Communities, an investment and consulting entity that focuses on asset acquisition, community development and the provision of sound investment strategies.   The firm enters the market seeking to capitalize on the high volume of properties located throughout the nation which have largely gone unnoticed including single family, multifamily dwellings, retail and commercial real estate. Unlike most firms that are simply set on acquiring assets, our model is one that also sees us empowering through a number of programs that center on the needs of the historically disenfranchised population.  These include:Financial literacy  Credit workshops    Apprentice programs Wilburn also has a very successful tax and consulting firm, Nealy and Associates Consulting Group.  With Nealy, Wilburn has worked with Fortune 500 companies as a Corporate Trainer, Change Management Consultant and Software Conversion Manager.  She has worked across the US aiding companies with newly formed mergers and acquisitions.  She has had the opportunity to work with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Accenture and DaVita Dialysis to name a few.

Ashley Taylor, owner of Motherland Events, is a hospitality professional, creative entrepreneur, and community advocate with more than 10 years of experience in restaurant management and operations. Her background includes overseeing daily operations, leading teams, and creating welcoming, well-executed guest experiences. In addition to event production, Ashley is a skilled artisan who creates handcrafted jewelry using natural jewels and stones, blending creativity, culture, and personal expression into her work.

Deeply committed to service, Ashley has a strong passion for supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and families in need. She actively participates in community initiatives such as the N The Know Toy Drive and Suga Kids, contributing time and resources to uplift children and families. A devoted mother to her son, Ayden, Ashley’s work is guided by compassion, purpose, and a desire to create meaningful impact through both business and community engagement.