THE WVI DOLPHIN FOUNDATION IN ACTION
UPCOMING EVENTS
GRADUATION:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn
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OUR MISSION
The WVI Dolphin Foundation inspires those who are fortunate to pivot toward “give back” – wherein they can utilize their prestige, wealth, and power to make a disproportionate impact on underserved youth and veterans.
We use the funds raised to support underserved and Blue and Gold Star youth via our Leadership Mentor Program and to Veterans who receive our scholarships. We also partner with small charities aligned with us for specific projects and channel donations to their causes.
BECOME A BENEFACTOR
We seek gracious benefactors from High Net Worth individuals, corporations and foundations who share our vision and passion – to provide us with the capability to achieve the sustainable, long term organizational goals and programs necessary to accomplish our mission.
OUR LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The WVI Dolphin Foundation drives its contagious virtuous cycle of “give-back” by providing Career Development opportunities and STEM exposures to underserved youth, Blue and Gold-Star children – ages 15 – 18 through our core modules:
- Career Development: Job Readiness
- STEM: Sustainability - Climate Change & Renewable Energy
- Career Development: Networking
- STEM: Info-tech - Cyber Security & Artificial Intelligence
*We welcome referrals from corporate allies to fund and develop additional STEM modules in the 2024 year for Aerospace & Aviation, Manufacturing and more.
Our individual 2023 modules provide our mentees with the following concrete deliverables:
THANK YOU TO OUR PREVIOUS AND CURRENT PROGRAM SPONSORS
TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION #282
GENERAL BUILDING LABORERS LOCAL 66
PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION #200
AND OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS
THE LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY OUR ANNUAL EVENTS
IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND SPORTS INITIATIVES
ANNUAL VETERAN'S RECOGNITION EVENT
The WVI Dolphin Foundation recently hosted our Veteran’s Luncheon on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in support of Vets, active military, and their families who serve and protect us, our families, and the future of our freedom…
We were joined by NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Edward Caban, US Navy Rear Admiral Charles Rock, as well as our Chairman of Advisory Board Peter Cuneo, and WVI Dolphin Foundation Benefactor Bob Catell.
SPIRIT OF YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS
The 2021 WVI Dolphin Foundation’s Spirit of Youth Sports Awards was presented on Thursday, November 18, 2021 for men and women who use youth sports to improve our communities, enrich the lives of boys and girls in their charge, and embody the values learned through sports in their everyday lives.
We honor our country’s Veterans as well as Sports leaders for mutually exemplifying our key values: Accountability, Collaboration, and Service.
OUR SCHOLARSHIPS
WVI DOLPHIN FOUNDATION NYCPF SCHOLARSHIP
We have partnered with the New York City Police Foundation and New York Police Department to provide an annual academic scholarship to a Veteran member of the service who embodies the core values of the “Dolphin Culture” and goes above and beyond the line of duty. Click here to learn more.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
The WVI Dolphin Foundation partnered with the Military Order of the Purple Heart to raise $60,000 for ten scholarships
The WVI DF will continue to partner with the MOPH to help Combat wounded Veterans afford an education
WVI DOLPHIN FOUNDATION BENEFACTORS
The Legacy Benefactor Scholarship will be created at the $100,000 donation level.
The scholarship will be named in honor of the Benefactor and can be used in support of the cause of their choice
TESTIMONIALS
"The Dolphin Foundation has found the magic key for inspiring people to work together
in peace, harmony, respect, healing, and goodwill."
MITZI PERDUE
Founder of Win This Fight, Stop Human Trafficking Now
"Learning about the WVI Dolphin Foundation has provided us with renewed energy and commitment to the mission of APK Charities. We realize that there is much we can do to support our veterans, active military and Gold Star Families in memory of our son, Capt. Andrew Pedersen Keel."
BOB KEISER
APK Charities Corporation
We honor our country’s Veterans as well as Sports leaders for their mutual exemplary exhibit of our key values: Accountability, Collaboration, and Service