The Jeffrey Whitehead Memorial Award

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who intends to follow a career in social service. In this way, Jeff’s legacy of hope and love will be fulfilled.

In 1995, The Jeffrey Whitehead Memorial Award was established by Judith Whitehead Jones of Brooklyn, New York in loving memory of her son, Jeffrey, whose life was cut short at the age of sixteen. He would have graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1995 and looked forward to continuing his education towards a doctorate in the field of social service.

Jeffrey was best known for his giving spirit and profound love of people. He was always one to arbitrate a quarrel, soothe ruffled feelings or lighten a mood.  With keen wit and ready smile, he displayed a perceptive knowledge of people well beyond his years.

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Join Our Umbrella Awards Program

Over the years, DDWSF has proudly sponsored Umbrella Awards with The Jeffrey Whitehead Memorial Award as the first Umbrella Award, established by Judith Whitehead in 1995. The Umbrella Award is a way for you to pay homage to a living legend or memorialize loved ones who have impacted your life.

Should you desire to recognize someone through DDWSF’s Umbrella Awards,
you can begin with a tax-deductible gift, payable to DDWSF, in the amount of $250 or more. One of the nine recipients of DDWSF will be eligible to receive the Umbrella Award in the name of your loved one. The award can be given in the name of the individual as a one time event or annually.

We hope you will consider joining the DDWSF Umbrella Awards Community as an investment in tomorrow’s leaders.

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