Our Team
Our History
Our History
Our amazing team of volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!
Our History
Our History
Our History
W.A.V.E. Organization Inc was founded in 2015 to serve the Jacksonville community through various community outreach programs. In 2016, our founder, Zenovia Williams, lost her son, Derrius Smith-Wolf, to an automobile accident. Derrius was an officer with the State of Florida & had a passion for helping others. After his death we started
W.A.V.E. Organization Inc was founded in 2015 to serve the Jacksonville community through various community outreach programs. In 2016, our founder, Zenovia Williams, lost her son, Derrius Smith-Wolf, to an automobile accident. Derrius was an officer with the State of Florida & had a passion for helping others. After his death we started doing business as: W.A.V.E. ~ A Derrius Wolf Foundation. W.A.V.E. is an acronym for: We Are Victorious & Empowering.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower our community to reach their full potential. This is done through faith-based initiatives, community development, & mentorship. Our educational workshops focus on life skill development, financial literacy, homeownership, workforce & economic development as well as wealth building strategies. We are also a resource for those in need of social services.
Community Advocate of the Year
Monique "Nikki" Terry - Evans
A huge Thank You to Nikki Terry-Evans for the excellence she has demonstrated with community engagement. She's a true inspiration to others. It has been an honor to have her as our most committed partner here at W.A.V.E. ~ A Derrius Wolf Foundation. For those efforts we have named her our Community Partner of the Year!! She's poured countless time and resources into our efforts to empower our community to reach their full potential through various events.
