The Troy E. Quinn Scholarship Fund is the inaugural educational initiative established by W3PV, Inc. in its efforts to support continued access to quality education at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This scholarship program housed at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, designated a “National Treasure” by the National Trust for Historic Places, will assist deserving students to claim their rightful place on the continuum of higher education obtainment and economic impact. This fund provides gap scholarships for students that often times have a tuition balance of less than $500.
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Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis Scholarship Fund
The Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis Scholarship Fund was established to honor the enduring legacy of mentorship, service, and principled leadership exemplified by Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis at Morgan State University. Founded by Annette Wedderburn and Weyden Wedderburn, the fund reflects a deliberate commitment to translating gratitude and respect for transformative mentorship into tangible educational opportunity. At its core, the scholarship recognizes the profound impact that trusted guidance, high expectations, and consistent support can have on students’ academic trajectories and life outcomes.
The founders have pledged $20,000 over a four-year period toward this initiative, with an initial contribution of $2,500 already made. Each year, up to $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students matriculating at Morgan State University, reinforcing the belief that financial support, when paired with institutional excellence, can serve as a powerful catalyst for student persistence and success. The fund is designed not as a one-time gesture, but as a sustained investment in students who embody promise, resilience, and leadership potential.
This scholarship fund also serves as a call to collective stewardship. Individuals who have benefited from Mr. Taliaferro’s counsel, mentorship, and unwavering support are encouraged to extend that legacy by contributing to the fund, thereby ensuring that future generations of Morgan State students can access the same guidance and opportunity. Through shared commitment and generosity, the Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis Scholarship Fund advances a living legacy.
Marvin J. Bazemore Scholarship Fund
The Marvin J. Bazemore Scholarship Fund honors the life and legacy of Marvin J. Bazemore, whose enduring commitment to education, brotherhood, and service left an indelible mark on the Newark community. A proud alumnus of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School (Class of 1983), Marvin embodied the school’s core values of discipline, faith, leadership, and community throughout his life. These formative principles shaped both his personal journey and his lifelong dedication to uplifting young men from underserved communities.
Rooted deeply in Newark, Marvin emerged as a respected community leader and activist who understood education as both a vehicle for individual advancement and a catalyst for collective empowerment. His leadership was defined not by visibility, but by consistency—through mentorship, advocacy, and service grounded in responsibility and care for future generations. He lived the ideals of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift as daily practice, demonstrating that authentic leadership is expressed through action, integrity, and compassion.
Established in his honor, the Marvin J. Bazemore Scholarship Fund provides financial support to students attending St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, ensuring that Marvin’s commitment to access, opportunity, and community transformation continues to shape lives. Through this fund, his legacy endures—not only in memory, but in the educational pathways opened for young scholars who will carry forward his vision of service-driven leadership and collective uplift.
Tanzania
The Tanzania Project – Mental Health Awareness was established to assist Tap Elderly Women’s Wisdom for Youth (TEWWY) in addressing the mental health crisis facing people living in communities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. W3PV’s primary responsibility is to serve as the fiscal agent for TEWWY. In addition, W3PV will help raise awareness about the mental health challenges people face.
The lack of access to mental health support in Tanzania has created a service shortage crisis. Some of the most vulnerable groups do not have the financial resources to access support as they face stigma, which contributes to overall poor mental health. With the support and endorsement of the Minister of Health.
TEWWY is collaborating with 15 Government Health Care Facilities [HCFs] to provide free mental health support services for all patients who opt in.
Retired elderly women are being trained as Wellness Fellows [WFs] by a Muhimbili Hospital Clinical Psychologist & President of the Mental Health Association of Tanzania [MEHATA] to be able to deliver community mental health support services.
TEWWY’s WFs will connect with socially & economically vulnerable Tanzanians registered at the HCFs by offering SMS Counseling, Support Group Circles, and SMS Mental Health Promotional Campaigns. Each of these services promotes positive mental health, enabling underserved communities to enhance their feelings of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and sense of belonging. By promoting feelings of positive mental health, people are better equipped to improve their overall health and quality of life.
The Turiani Village Project is a global education initiative sponsored by W3 Philanthropic Ventures to expand equitable access to learning resources for approximately 700 students at Turiani Elementary School in the Morogoro region of Tanzania. At the core of the initiative is the construction of a dedicated school library, addressing a critical gap in educational infrastructure and providing students with a structured, safe, and inspiring environment for reading, study, and discovery.
In addition to constructing the library, W3 Philanthropic Ventures will fully furnish the space with age-appropriate and culturally relevant books, library furniture, and learning materials aligned with the school’s instructional needs. The project also includes an ongoing commitment to supply school materials and computers on an annual basis, thereby strengthening both foundational literacy and digital competency, while supporting teachers’ capacity to deliver high-quality instruction.
The Turiani Village Project embodies a sustainable, community-centered approach to educational development that extends beyond a one-time intervention. By integrating physical infrastructure, academic resources, and long-term support, the initiative aims to enhance learning outcomes, cultivate a culture of reading and inquiry, and create a lasting impact for students and the broader Turiani community.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Fund is another social cause and global initiative between W3PV and Apolostic Faith and Acts Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a strategic and collaborative partnership that extends W3PV’s global reach as well as our visibility on the continent of Africa. Proceeds from this fund will be used to support The Place of Recovery (TPOR) Project. The primary goal of this project is to develop a much-needed hospital, educational center, and place of worship for the underserved community in Mbembesi, Zimbabwe.
Guyana
The Central Mahaicony Children Fund is another global community outreach program sponsored by W3PV. The primary objective of this program is to provide a healthy school lunch for twenty-five (25) children attending the Mahaicony Primary and Secondary School.
The community of Central Mahaicony has approximately 300 households. Most households comprise of extended family or multigenerational families of which a significant percentage of them include school age children. Unfortunately, Central Mahaicony is not an economically strong community and as a result many parents are often challenged with providing adequately meals for their children to attend school.
W3PV through its donors will augment the existing lunch program currently being offered by The Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas, the Guyana District Conference, the Mahaica District.
Long term, it is our desire to increase the number of participants in the lunch program from 25 students to 35 students and extend the program from 3 days per week to 5 days per week. W3PV is a strong proponent of education and will assist with providing school supplies for students attending the Mahaicony Primary and Secondary School.
Jamaica
This is a joint effort between W3PV and The Mission Armada (TMA). TMA is the world’s first multi-sector experiential learning organization, providing comprehensive experiential learning experiences to aspiring STEM professionals and students. The idea was to create a diverse collaborative model through global and national service trips while mentoring and creating easier pathways for students to enter health careers. Before and after the trips, students could tap into an extensive network to find jobs, internships, and other opportunities. TMA’s mission is to provide students with the resources they need to help them achieve their professional goals or discover new opportunities throughout their educational journeys while transforming the most underserved communities in the world.
What separates TMA from other global learning organizations is that TMA collaborates directly with leading professional educational institutions, as well as private, government, and nonprofit sector organizations from the United States and abroad, to provide students with the standard for learning and professional growth experiences.
W3PV will serve as the fiscal agent for TMA and provide program management services for the mission in Jamaica.
Our Beneficiaries
Adults and children living in the communities of Cavaillon, Haiti
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Adults living in the communities of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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Students attending Central Mahaicony Primary and Secondary School
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Adults and children living in the rural towns of St. Ann, Jamaica
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Students attending Morgan State University
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