Our Programs

The MVP3 Foundation is dedicated to healing communities through the arts, focusing on the entire Tennessee area and creating hubs with a national and global reach through a give-back program. Our clients include low-income, at-risk youth and adults from various districts in Memphis and Shelby County, and beyond. We recruit service providers, offer training through grant- and donor-funded programs, and raise awareness by providing a platform for partners to educate low- to moderate-income families while serving students in film, TV, music, and the arts to provide them with skills and jobs. Our programs aim to address the needs of at-risk youth and young adults by offering skilled training and certification opportunities, thereby building bridges locally, statewide, nationally, and globally to showcase Tennessee talent. By providing resources and support, we strive to decrease unemployment, juvenile crime, truancy, and dropout rates while creating positive change in the community.


The MVP3 Foundation exists to provide healing through the arts, fusing academics, training, mentorship, and career guidance in innovative ways based on real-world context. Our student programs and work-based learning programs provide workforce preparedness in the arts, empowering at-risk youth and young adults to become independent adults through experiential learning. 


We also offer media and financial literacy programs. We develop educational films and teach the importance of integrity in media. Our pilot 36-week program, in partnership with Westwood High School, offers a hands-on introduction to film and television, with participants eligible for paid internships through our Student Film/TV program. Summer camps, led by our team of experienced instructors, provide hands-on skills and an introduction to film, music, and creative arts. 


Our partnership with Collierville Schools provides students with additional skills and a platform to showcase their work. We also partner with other high schools and colleges. We invite you to join us and support our efforts with a generous donation. Your contribution will enable us to create a greater impact through our facilitator program and other initiatives. 


Spotlight Initiatives: The Esther Fund, which supports women, children, and families in need, connects them with resources for further assistance. 


In partnership with Abundant Earth Global CDC and REGenesys, the Project Trinity Program creates a pathway for students to learn about farming, sustainable living, and community garden building. Our Wall of Fame and artistry building on Front Street in Memphis showcases murals  by artists and highlights the history of musicians and entertainers who have positively impacted our community and society.


One of our objectives is to support musicians through our 'Let's Come Together' music series, featuring original music and performances by emerging and established musicians. Tune in to our live events in the Nashville or Memphis area or stream us on MVP3 Network to promote tourism, compensate artists, and highlight undiscovered and underrepresented talent, while fostering community healing through the arts.


For more information, please contact info@MVP3foundation.org. 


We express our sincerest gratitude for your contribution to our mission. 


Sincerely, 
Marie Pizano, President and Founder, and the Board of the MVP3 Foundation and advisory board members

We are very honored and humbled to receive  the Appreciation recognition from Governor Lee / State of Tennessee for outstanding service in the best interests and in the highest traditions of the State of Tennessee. 

Below TN State House Recognition and Proclamation from Mayor Lee Harris  of Shelby County, TN.