About Wisdom Foundation
The Founder
Wisdom Foundation founder, Marvin Wilson, earned honors for his service during Desert Storm in 1991. Mr. Wilson later secured a secretarial position at the Pentagon in 1992, then later extended his service in the U.S. Navy for an additional two years. Post-military, he embraced a role at the U.S. Veterans Hospital in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Marvin's commitment goes beyond his professional roles. He volunteered as a Desert Storm spokesperson at Veterans Day Parades and Chaplain Services, driven by his passion for travel and volunteerism. His dedication even extends to educating young minds on the importance of leadership and volunteerism in their personal growth.
Current Activities
Wisdom Foundation is currently hosting seminars for inner-city youth with an emphasis on positive lifestyles, gang prevention, community service, leadership and higher education. We are also recruiting and training positive resilient professionals to mentor in schools, community centers and juvenile detention centers. We are involved in board training and grant writing classes.
Our Future
We plan to provide diversity education, creative thinking skills, community service opportunities, leadership training, gang prevention and drop-out prevention. We will have a cadre of one-on-one mentors for fatherless young men and juveniles. We will host on-going seminars, online webinars, and fundraisers to assist our youth. Our long range plan is to provide summer training camp for young males at risk in our city.
Programs & Events
Business and Basketball: More Than Just A Sport
Business and Basketball: More Than Just a Sport
Meta Marvin, founder and CEO of Wisdom Foundation and special guest join together and host
Charlotte, NC - On Saturday, February 16th, Wisdom Foundation and Heal Charlotte have partnered with local business leaders, and some of NBA’s greatest will host a unique opportunity for youth to learn about teamwork, business, philanthropy and entrepreneurship, while having an educational, yet enjoyable experience, at the Great Aunt Stella Center at 926 Elizabeth Ave.
Meta Marvin’s vision, is to infringe more than traditional thinking to future businessmen and athletes. It’s more than basketball, it’s about the community, building generational wealth, creating jobs and becoming well rounded community leaders.
Events will include a workshop at 6:30-7:15 pm with Kevin Butler, Ph.D and director of Pro Player Development & Scouting W.B.D.A, Former head coach , Phoenix Mercury, WNBA Assistant coach and Washington Wizards, NBA. Coach Butler will take time to empower and educate the youth on the importance of making good life choices, building basketball fundamentals, and developing skill set.
The workshop will be followed by at panel discussion from 7:30-8:30 pm with local business owners and youth. The reception will feature: Bluz, Charlotte Hornets Buzz Official Spokesperson and Legendary spoken word artist. The panel will focus on what it takes to mirror business with athleticism. Being able to integrate sports. Topics will include educational requirements, health and behavior, discipline, and civic involvement. Discussion will detail fundamentals relating to strategic financial planning for a career in sports. Marvin “Meta” Wilson Founder of Wisdom Foundation will facilitate the panel discussion which will also include Trevor Ruffin ( American professional basketball player, former player in the NBA- Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers and ABA), Leford Green (Jamaican Olympian) Jason Terrell (Educator and Executive Director of Profound Gentleman), Jorge Millares (Executive Director of Queen City Unity) and Kathleen Janus-author of “Social Start Up Success”, Antoinette Kerr, Author and Co-Owner of Bright and Bold Media and Daniel Sanford, 14 year old varsity player at Vance High school.
Business and Basketball: More Than Just A Sport
Business and Basketball: More Than Just a Sport
Meta Marvin, founder and CEO of Wisdom Foundation and special guest join together and host
Charlotte, NC - On Saturday, February 16th, Wisdom Foundation and Heal Charlotte have partnered with local business leaders, and some of NBA’s greatest will host a unique opportunity for youth to learn about teamwork, business, philanthropy and entrepreneurship, while having an educational, yet enjoyable experience, at the Great Aunt Stella Center at 926 Elizabeth Ave.
Meta Marvin’s vision, is to infringe more than traditional thinking to future businessmen and athletes. It’s more than basketball, it’s about the community, building generational wealth, creating jobs and becoming well rounded community leaders.
Events will include a workshop at 6:30-7:15 pm with Kevin Butler, Ph.D and director of Pro Player Development & Scouting W.B.D.A, Former head coach , Phoenix Mercury, WNBA Assistant coach and Washington Wizards, NBA. Coach Butler will take time to empower and educate the youth on the importance of making good life choices, building basketball fundamentals, and developing skill set.
The workshop will be followed by at panel discussion from 7:30-8:30 pm with local business owners and youth. The reception will feature: Bluz, Charlotte Hornets Buzz Official Spokesperson and Legendary spoken word artist. The panel will focus on what it takes to mirror business with athleticism. Being able to integrate sports. Topics will include educational requirements, health and behavior, discipline, and civic involvement. Discussion will detail fundamentals relating to strategic financial planning for a career in sports. Marvin “Meta” Wilson Founder of Wisdom Foundation will facilitate the panel discussion which will also include Trevor Ruffin ( American professional basketball player, former player in the NBA- Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers and ABA), Leford Green (Jamaican Olympian) Jason Terrell (Educator and Executive Director of Profound Gentleman), Jorge Millares (Executive Director of Queen City Unity) and Kathleen Janus-author of “Social Start Up Success”, Antoinette Kerr, Author and Co-Owner of Bright and Bold Media and Daniel Sanford, 14 year old varsity player at Vance High school.
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