Derrick Brooks Charities at the 2026 MLK Parade
Derrick Brooks Charities, including members of the Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program and Youth Programs, enjoyed participating in the annual MLK Parade on Monday.
Back 2 School Bash Pensacola 2025
Derrick Brooks Charities in partnership with Bealls Florida, Human IT & AT&T sponsored a back to school giveaway to students in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, August 9th. The event was held at OJ Semmes Elementary School and was well attended. Over 400 backpacks stuffed with school supplies and 250 Chromebook were donated. Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs [...]
Derrick Brooks Charities 25th Anniversary Legacy Video
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Derrick Brooks Charities, we put a new spin on this iconic and fan favorite 1999 United Way x NFL PSA. Help us live the legacy of Derrick Brooks Charities.
Earl Silas ‘Bridging The Gap’ Event Draws Over 250 Participants
The Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee held the Earl Silas Bridging The Gap event on Saturday, December 14, 2023 at the Springhill Park and Community Center in Sulphur Springs. Over 250 people attended the event including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, State Representative Dianne Hart, Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers, Lynora Kirksey of the [...]
DBCYP Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon 2024
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee held its Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Cyrus Greene Park on November 20, 2024. The charity's founder and president, Derrick Brooks, thanked over 55 volunteers and advisory committee members for their selfless service to youth and the community. In attendance was Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County Commissioner [...]
Pensacola Back 2 School Bash
Five Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Program members traveled to Pensacola to sponsor the Back 2 School Bash in The Woodland Heights Community Center on Saturday, April 10, 2024. Over 700 youth and residents were in attendance. Derrick Brooks Charities, One More Child, and Bealls Florida distributed 500 backpacks and school supplies to area students. Pictured [...]
18th Annual Back 2 School Bash
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee, Bealls Stores, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, East Tampa Business and Civic Association, Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Airport Police Department, and other local organizations held the 18th Annual Back 2 School Bash on Saturday, August 3rd at the Jackson Heights NFL YET [...]
Back to School Bash 2024
Saturday, August 10th 10am WOODLAND HEIGHTS RESOURCE CENTER 111 Berkley Dr. Pensacola, FL School Supplies! (while supplies last) Free Backpacks, Free Food, Vendors, (Parent/guardian must be present for child to receive backpack For more info visit www.playpensacola.com SPONSORED BY: Bealls & Bealls Outlet Derrick Brooks Charities Pensacola Police O.J. Semmes Elementary Legal Services of North [...]
Back 2 School Bash 2024
Saturday, August 3rd 10am-2pm GLAZER FAMILY FIELD AT JACKSON HEIGHTS 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
Leadership Talk at Foster Elementary School
Darrell Daniels poses with parents and staff at Foster Elementary School after speaking to parents on the topic of Leadership.
Living the Dream 2024
Living the Dream event in Pensacola on January 13th. Derrick Brooks was presented with the keys to the city and January 13th was declared as Derrick Brooks Day in Pensacola! This is an annual declaration. You can watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-CapGDqAGQ
Brooks Bunch Business Academy at Feeding Tampa Bay
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Brooks Bunch Business Academy students participated in a community service learning project at Feeding Tampa Bay. They spent three hours sorting and packing food for those in need. What a wonderful organization. It was a pleasure serving our community and an opportunity to “Throw the Rope Back!”
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 125 [...]
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 residents [...]
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
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
Teacher Appreciation Week – O.J. Semmes Elementary
Derrick Brooks sends gift to O.J. Semmes Elementary staff for Teacher Appreciation Week Read the article
Christmas Toy & Food Drive-thru Giveaway 2021
Saturday December 18, 2021 Derrick Brooks Charities took part in the Christmas Toy & Food Drive-thru Giveaway 2021 at New Mt Zion M.B. Church. Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Executive Director, Darrell Daniels, Hillsborough County commissioner Gwen Myers District 5, DBCYP volunteers State Representative Dianne Hart District 61 and Advisory [...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 2021
On November 23, 2021 – Derrick Brooks Charities and Tito’s Handmade Vodka hosted a very special Thanksgiving Blessing at Copeland Park. 150 Needy families from all over Tampa were presented with Turkeys, $50.00 Publix Gift Cards and Tito’s Gift Bags with items to bless their entire families. A very special thank you to our partners [...]
Citizen and Community Award
Darrell Daniels of Derrick Brooks Charities is congratulated by Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. Daniels and Derrick Brooks Charities received the Citizen and Community Award at a ceremony on September 8, 2021.
Community-Police Relationships (CPR) forum Wrap-up
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee sponsored Community-Police Relationships (CPR) forums on Zoom between November 2020 to February 2021. These three (3) Zoom forums, that took place of normally in-person interaction between youth and law enforcement, was a continuation of the charity’s commitment to bridge the gap between the community and local law enforcement agencies. [...]
Rewatch our Super Bowl Special!
In case you missed it... Here is the clip from Tony Goes to the Super Bowl that aired before the game, highlighting Derrick Brooks Charities and our involvement in the community!
Tampa Bike Donations!
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs in partnership with the Children's Home of Hillsborough County donated 75 bicycles to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department.
WEAR-TV’s Community Caring at Christmas – Pensacola
Derrick Brooks Charities is proud to partner with WEAR-TV’s Community Caring at Christmas. We were able to share the joy of the season with thousands of children in Pensacola, Florida.