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2023 Charity Auction

2023-09-26T18:52:11-04:00September 26th, 2023|Celebrity Golf Classic, Donate, Fundraisers|

We are holding an Online Auction through Qtego to raise money for Derrick Brooks Charities. This auction will go from September 27th through October 1st. You can go to https://qtego.us/qlink/derrickbrooks now to take part in our very exciting auction to get updates on awesome items, and receive reminders so you don’t forget to bid! You will be [...]

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Thank you Beall’s for Back to School Backpacks

2023-08-18T08:58:25-04:00August 18th, 2023|Education, Northwest Florida, Partnerships, Sponsors|

Derrick Brooks Charities and Beall’s Department Store were able to provide backpacks for Back to School at O.J. Semmes Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida.  We are very excited to be able to partner with Beall’s to assist in making a positive impact on O.J. Semmes. On September 15th we will be providing brand new sneakers [...]

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3rd Annual Pensacola Celebrity Classic

2023-08-15T15:29:02-04:00August 15th, 2023|Celebrity Golf Classic, Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

On August 13th and 14th Derrick Brooks Charities hosted its 3rd Annual Derrick Brooks Pensacola Celebrity Classic at the Hilton Pensacola Beach and Pensacola Country Club. On the 13th we hosted a Pairings Party Dinner with raffles, live auction, and silent auction. Monday was our Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event was a great success. We would like [...]

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Pensacola Students Perform in NYC

2023-08-14T16:29:52-04:00August 15th, 2023|Education, Northwest Florida|

In April of 2023, 18 students from Booker T. Washington High School were afforded the life-changing opportunity to travel to New York City, and perform at Carnegie Hall. While performing at Carnegie Hall was the highlight of this amazing trip, for many of the students, this was the first time that they traveled beyond Pensacola's [...]

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Back 2 School Bash 2023

2023-07-17T21:58:44-04:00July 13th, 2023|DB in the community, Education|

Saturday, August 5th Jackson Heights NFL YET Center 10am-1pm School Supplies! (while supplies last) Free Backpacks, Free Food, Vendors, Entertainment, Music, Raffles & Prizes For more info email Jamal.Jefferson@TampaGov.net   SPONSORED BY: Bealls & Bealls Outlet Derrick Brooks Charities East Tampa Business and Civic Association Parks & Recreation – City of Tampa

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Charitable impact events in Pensacola

2023-07-05T11:27:13-04:00July 2nd, 2023|Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

By Bill Vilona Special to the News Journal When relaunching his charity golf tournament in Pensacola three years ago, Derrick Brooks was steadfast in making sure the first one overcame various challenges. First, the coronavirus hit. And then, twice the event was postponed due to weather issues and moved to a new date. But it [...]

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DBCYP Shaniyah Higgans

2023-06-28T14:39:37-04:00June 29th, 2023|DBCYP|

Darrell Daniels is pictured with Shaniyah Higgans, a member of the Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs for 3 years, at her summer job with the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. Shaniyah was awarded $300 worth of gift cards from the charity celebrating her 2023 graduation from Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School with honors. She [...]

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Chairwoman Gwendolyn Miller

2023-06-28T14:36:59-04:00June 28th, 2023|DBCYP|

Darrell Daniels and former Tampa City Council Chairwoman Gwendolyn Miller pose with several youth at the Tampa park named after Ms. Miller. Daniels, who has been an annual speaker for the youth at the Gwen Miller Center treated the youth to snacks and gift cards courtesy of the charity.

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Derrick Brooks Bunch Trip 2023

2023-06-17T15:07:15-04:00June 15th, 2023|Brooks Bunch|

Day 1 Day one is in the books! We are safe and sound in Atlanta and just got back from Insomnia Cookies. After some flight delays we finally made it. Day 2 Part I  Welcome to Atlanta! Today started with a group breakfast [...]

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CPR Florida Sentinel Bulletin Article

2023-06-05T16:53:14-04:00June 5th, 2023|DB in the community, DBCYP|

Our Community and Police Relations program through Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs was highlighted in the Florida Sentinel Bulletin. You can read the full article here: https://online.flipbuilder.com/srtq/fgwa/mobile/index.html

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Pensacola Golf Classic 2023

2023-05-09T13:48:11-04:00May 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|

Join us on Sunday, August 13th – Monday, August 14th for the 2023 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic https://youtube.com/shorts/Mm3Kt4emX6U?feature=share Learn more

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2023 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic

2023-05-09T14:54:09-04:00May 9th, 2023|Celebrity Golf Classic, Events, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

Join us on Sunday, August 13th – Monday, August 14th for the 2023 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic https://youtube.com/shorts/FHMx2yXKp2g?feature=share Learn more

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April 24-Community Police Relations Forum

2023-04-24T12:37:37-04:00April 24th, 2023|DBCYP, Events|

MONDAY, April 24, 5:30 PM: Understanding Laws. I could do better if I knew better! JOIN US for our next discussion... Meeting ID: 826 9198 8768 Passcode: 944346 Login no later than 5:05 PM Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors April's discussion on Police & Community Relationships "Understanding Laws. I could do better if [...]

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Bridging The Gap event

2023-01-04T13:59:04-05:00January 4th, 2023|DBCYP, Events|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee held its Annual Earl Silas Bridging The Gap event at the Springhill Park on Saturday, December 10, 2022 with approximately 250 youth, residents and first responders in attendance. According to the event’s organizer, Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks, Vice President of the advisory committee, this event has been held in the [...]

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DBCYP Advisory Committee Thanksgiving Luncheon

2022-11-21T14:53:14-05:00November 21st, 2022|DBCYP, Events, News|

The Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee had its first in-person meeting since the pandemic began in March of 2020. This 40-plus-member committee is made up of elected officials, law enforcement and other governmental personnel, court counselors, youth service organizations, business owners, faith-based organizations, and residents of Tampa and Hillsborough County. 2022-23 Goal: Connect [...]

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National Day of Philanthropy

2022-11-21T14:59:06-05:00November 15th, 2022|Appearances, Events, Partnerships|

Derrick Brooks Charities was recognized today along with 74 other local non-profit organizations by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (SHR) at their National Day of Philanthropy Event. The Seminole Hard Rock  presented 75 non-profit agencies with checks of $10,000! What a great honor it is to have such wonderful partners. Thaddeus Bullard and [...]

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Rites of Passage November 2022 Update

2022-11-15T12:43:59-05:00November 15th, 2022|Partnerships, Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

During the last three months, we have continued to focus on life skills modules. The modules prepare young ladies to cope with and handle everyday life. The topics covered thus far are building positive self-esteem, stress management, and recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships. The young ladies also had an opportunity to attend Count on Your [...]

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NFL Flag Pensacola Winter League Registration is now Open

2022-10-21T11:16:32-04:00October 21st, 2022|Flag Football, Northwest Florida|

Our Winter League sponsored by Studer Family of Companies and Derrick Brooks Charities is now open for registration, Opening Day will be on Nov. 27th, Games are at UWF Pen Air Field and will continue through Dec. 18th, the break for Christmas and New Years, return to play on Jan 6 and conclude on Jan. [...]

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