Helping Students Achieve their Dreams

The mission of the Dereck Whittenburg Foundation is to extend financial assistance to deserving college students who face financial challenges with completing their college degrees/education. Our mantra is "Dream. Believe. Work. Now Finish!"

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Our Next Event: Nov 11, 06:00 PM

Jazz Dinner and Concert Feturing Al Strong

We cordially invite you to an evening of jazz music and dinner with the esteemed jazz artist Al Stro

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Dereck Whittenburg

Founder

Dereck Whittenburg

Dereck Whittenburg, a member of NC State’s 1983 national championship men’s basketball team, began his role of Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations and Student Support in October 2015. “The legacy of NC State University is such a rich and progressive hub of academic and athletic excellence,” said Whittenburg.” “The...

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Jacqueline Whittenburg

Co-Founder

Jacqueline Whittenburg

From her elementary school days to years spent traveling around the country and abroad, Jacqueline Whittenburg has made it a point to strive for her goals, which were nothing shy of her biggest dreams. One of Jacqueline's most important dreams was to become a biologist and use her life experiences...

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