The MJW Foundation, Inc.

The MJW Foundation is an early childhood non-profit 501c3 organization, dedicated to introducing underprivileged urban children to programs and educational support that will help nurture their inner strength and encourage them to reach for the stars!  We are focused on bridging the gap from Head Start to Kindergarten, allowing the children a great transition into their educational journey.  We have been dedicated to these goals since MJWF was founded in 2013.  Our initiatives consist of The MJWF Bridge Packs and The MJWF A Child’s Walk Program. 

For the past 4 years we have provided over 400 students with back-packs that are filled with all of the necessary supplies needed for their new role as “students”.  It can be a constant struggle for many of these families to provide adequate school supplies for their children, and as a result the learning process suffers – it’s not enjoyable if you are constantly reminded that you don’t have the needed tools. The MJWF Bridge-Packs help the students transition comfortably into their new educational setting, knowing that they have everything that they need to concentrate on learning.  We have also participated in several neighborhood back to school events, supplying basic school supplies to our children. So please be sure to let us know if you are hosting an event, we would love to participate.

The MJWF’s A Child’s Walk Program focuses on exposure and mentorship for our children. 
We are partnering with organizations such as Swim, Swim, Swim I Say, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Langston Hughes House and The Girl Scouts. We are in conversation with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Lincoln Center, The Schomburg Museum, The Met, Gotham Stadium NYC and The Bronx Children's Museum, as we work to expand our partnerships. Children as young as 4 years of age will be introduced to programs that will help enhance their horizons, such as swimming lessons, dance technique and training, educational art series, and evenings out at Lincoln Center. As the children grow, and their interests mature, our program will grow as well.  It is our goal to walk alongside them throughout their educational journey.  

We have been fortunate to have the support of corporate and private sponsorships and donors over the past 4 years.  The success of our organization and our outreach is dependent upon it. We invite you to consider becoming one of our annual corporate sponsors, or a recurring monthly donor.  To make a donation towards one of our initiatives today visit our donate page or simply click here.

Together we can  ~ Live Through a Child's Smile sm ~

Blessings Always

The MJWF Team