Foundation Overview:
The William Van Dyke Minor, Jr. Educational Foundations (WVMEF, “The Foundation”) is a 501(c) (3) not for profit organization. The Foundation was established in November 2002 in honor of Corporal William Van Dyke Minor, Jr. Corporal Minor was an exceptional, thirteen-year veteran police officer of the Prince George’s County, Maryland Police Department, Army Veteran, a world-class gold medal athlete who represented the Prince George's County Police Department setting world records bench pressing 562 pounds at the 1999 Police and Fire Fighters Olympics in Sweden, 573 pounds at the World Assoc. of Bench Pressers, Team USA Powerlifting Team (Team USA) in Madrid, Spain and was a member of the United States of America Domestic Bobsled team. Butch was a compassionate human being who dedicated his life to helping others until his tragic death on July 30, 1999.
In recognition of the tremendous impact Corporal Minor had in Prince George’s County and on young people, the objective of The Foundation is to preserve his legacy through provisions of scholarships, grants, and other aid to students of all ages.
The core base business of The Foundation is to assist communities, districts, and schools with providing safe and healthy learning and living environments and to award scholarships and funds to elementary school, middle school, high school, and college students (including schools and institutions of higher learning) in Prince George’s County Maryland, who demonstrate academic ability, community involvement, and need for financial assistance in pursuit of their educational and career endeavors.
Foster intellectual Development
2020 Food Distribution! May 30th
2020 Food Distribution! May 30th
*Arts
*Before and aftercare
*Computer Science
*Dance
*Fitness/Health
*Math
*Meals/Meal Programs
*Music
*Purchase educational resources (books, musical instruments, computers, etc.)
*Science and Technology
*Summer Camp
*Transportation to/from school
*Tuition at any institution of higher learning
*Tutoring
*Weekend/Summer Enrichment Programs
*Writing/Literature
2020 Food Distribution! May 30th
2020 Food Distribution! May 30th
2020 Food Distribution! May 30th
The William Van Dyke Minor, Jr Educational Foundation is honored to partner with The Kevin Durant Charity Foundation, The Wanda Durant "The Real MVP" Charity, Market Fresh Gourmet, Inc., Prince George's County, and several other fine organizations to address food insecurities in the County due to COVID-19. This major food distribution will feed 500 Prince George's County families during these challenging times!
We are excited to give back to the citizens of Prince George's County, Maryland!
Community Outreach Program
2020 Food Distribution! May 30th
Community Outreach Program
*Veterans
*Senior Citizens
Women's Shelters
Homeless
Health Enrichment
Community Support Services Program
Community Outreach Program
Food justice is an important part of community justice. Equally vital is our ability to partner with local grocers and food pantries to help provide/deliver healthy food products to all citizens (young, aging in place, disabled, and or etc.) who either don't have adequate access to or lack convenient transportation options to healthy and fresh foods.
Community Support Services Program
Community Support Services Program
Community Support Services Program
*Public Safety and Community Policing Partnerships
-COPS
-COPS in Schools
-COPS in Our Communities
*Mentoring Programs
*Domestic Violence Assistance Programs
*Assist with household bills
Counseling
-Family violence prevention against children
-Shelter for women and children
*Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs
*Human Trafficking
FAQs
Community Support Services Program
Community Support Services Program
Please contact WVMEF staff for any questions you may have. We are happy to assist.