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 happened. [...]
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 was [...]
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 at [...]
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 I [...]
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 Sulphur [...]
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 resources [...]
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 Derrick [...]
Rites of Passage November 2022 Update
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 Future [...]
NFL Flag Pensacola Winter League Registration is now Open
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. 29th. [...]
PDQ Check Presentation
PDQ helped raise $21,000 for Derrick Brooks Charities
Celebrities Supporting Derrick Brooks Charities
Derrick Brooks Charities celebrities speak about why they support Derrick Brooks and his charity
Derrick Brooks and Derek Jeter
Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks sits down with Hall of Famer Derek Jeter during the 2022 Derrick Brooks Charities Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament
Count on Your Future – hosted by Warrick Dunn Charities
Are you interested in learning how to make the value of your dollar stretch? The Count on Your Future workshop hosted by Warrick Dunn Charities is a great starting place to learn how to better navigate the financial sector and to ensure your money works for you. WDC’s Super Saturday workshop is tailored for [...]
2022 Charity Auction
We are holding an Online Auction through Qtego to raise money for Derrick Brooks Charities. This auction will go from September 26th through October 1oth. You can go to https://qtego.net/qlink/derrickbrooks OR TEXT TO PRE-REGISTER 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! [...]
Pensacola Tournament Wrap-Up
On Monday, August 8th, 20 teams and celebrity athletes competed in a best ball shamble tournament at Pensacola Country Club. Congratulations to our first place winning team from Bayfront Capital Partners: Stacy Taylor, Will Taylor, Brad Mathis, Brice Pelfrey, and Antonio Tarver. A special thank you to a few of our sponsors who made the event [...]
ROPP Summer Update 2022
The best way to handle an emergency is to prepare! Thank you, Angela Vickers (CPR/ First Aid instructor), for providing lifesaving skills to the young ladies of the Rites of Passage Program! Congratulations to our 2022 graduating senior, Savannah Maultsby! We are so proud of you! We wish you all the best as you continue [...]
July 25-Community Police Relations Forum
MONDAY, July 25, 5:30 PM: Preventing summer drama from following us back to school. JOIN US for our next discussion... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4616939576 Meeting ID: 461 693 9576 Passcode: 932195 Login no later than 5:05 PM Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors July's discussion on Police & Community Relationships "Preventing summer drama from following us back to [...]