OJ Semmes Holiday Pajama Drive
As a way to celebrate the holidays, the children at O.J. Semmes Elementary School the children went to school in their pajamas, got to meet with Santa, and watch the “Polar Express.” The pajamas were provided by members of the Tampa Bay community during a pajama drive organized by Derrick Brooks Charities. We collected over [...]
Bridging The Gap 2023
The Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee held the Earl Silas Bridging The Gap event in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Springhill Park and Community Center in Sulphur Springs. The annual event is designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and the Sulphur Springs community. Over 300 [...]
2023 Charity Auction
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 [...]
Thank you Beall’s for Back to School Backpacks
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 [...]
3rd Annual Pensacola Celebrity 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 [...]
Pensacola Students Perform in NYC
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 [...]
Happy Creamsicle Day!
Just a few throwbacks ...
Our Legacy Continues – Creamsicles Return to Tampa Bay
This is awesome! Yea Derrick Brooks! Go Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
Back 2 School Bash 2023
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
ROPP Graduating Senior Class of 2023!
Congratulations to Derrick Brooks Charities Rites of Passage Program’s graduating Senior Class of 2023!
Charitable impact events in Pensacola
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 [...]
DBCYP Shaniyah Higgans
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 [...]
Chairwoman Gwendolyn Miller
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.
Derrick Brooks Bunch Trip 2023
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 [...]
CPR Florida Sentinel Bulletin Article
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
Graduation 2023
Arianna Mosley, a member of the Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs is awarded a laptop for college and several gift cards by Darrell Daniels, congratulating her on her recent graduation from Tampa Prep High School. Arianna received a scholarship to play basketball at Grambling State University!
Pensacola Golf Classic 2023
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
Teacher Appreciation Week – O.J. Semmes Elementary
Derrick Brooks sends gift to O.J. Semmes Elementary staff for Teacher Appreciation Week Read the article [...]
2023 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf 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
April 24-Community Police Relations Forum
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 [...]
Bridging The Gap event
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 [...]
DBCYP Advisory Committee Thanksgiving Luncheon
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 [...]
National Day of Philanthropy
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 [...]