Bridging The Gap 2023

2023-12-12T09:57:21-05:00December 12th, 2023|Community Police Relations (CPR), DB in the community, DBCYP, News|

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 [...]

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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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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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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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July 25-Community Police Relations Forum

2022-07-20T13:35:47-04:00July 20th, 2022|DBCYP, Events|

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 [...]

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March 28-Community Police Relations Forum

2022-07-20T13:36:35-04:00March 17th, 2022|DBCYP, Events|

MONDAY, March 28, 5:30 PM: Community & Police Relationships: How to Respect Each Other. JOIN US for our next discussion... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85040668768... Meeting ID: 850 4066 8768 Passcode: 510197 Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors March's discussion on Police & Community Relationships "How to Respect Each Other" with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents [...]

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Christmas Toy & Food Drive-thru Giveaway 2021

2021-12-21T10:08:56-05:00December 21st, 2021|DB in the community, DBCYP, Events, News, Volunteer|

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 [...]

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December 14-Community Police Relations Forum

2021-12-13T09:59:10-05:00December 13th, 2021|DBCYP, Events|

TUESDAY, Dec 14, 5:30 PM: Community & Police Relationships: What’s Up with teens and guns? Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors October's discussion on Police & Community Relationships "WHAT'S UP WITH TEENS AND GUNS?" with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. Join us Tuesday, December 14th at 5:30pm. Check [...]

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October 25-Community Police Relations Forum

2021-10-15T14:04:28-04:00October 15th, 2021|DBCYP, Events|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors October's discussion on Police & Community Relationships "HOW MANY POLICE DO WE NEED?" with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. Join us Monday, October 25th at 5:30pm. Check the Facebook event for the link to join: https://fb.me/e/3515FhUCh

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Citizen and Community Award

2021-09-21T11:31:42-04:00September 21st, 2021|Awards, DB in the community, DBCYP, News|

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.

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September 27-Community Police Relations Forum

2021-09-14T15:26:06-04:00September 13th, 2021|DBCYP, Events|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors September's discussion on Police & Community Relationships "WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?" with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state.Join us Monday, September 27th at 5:30pm.Check the Facebook event for the link to join: https://fb.me/e/1N7JguJj0

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August 30-Community Police Relations Forum

2021-09-13T17:41:21-04:00August 27th, 2021|DBCYP, Events|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors August's discussion on Police & Community Relationships with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. Join us Monday, August 30th at 5:30pm. Check the Facebook event for the link to join: https://fb.me/e/1xaHNWvyc

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July 26-Community Police Relations Forum

2021-07-21T12:52:15-04:00July 21st, 2021|DBCYP, Events|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors July's discussion on Police & Community Relationships with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. Join us Monday, July 26th at 5:30pm. Check the Facebook event for the link to join: https://fb.me/e/1aVMYThOJ

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Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Updates

2021-07-12T08:33:45-04:00July 12th, 2021|DBCYP|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs (“DBCYP”) is designed to reduce the number of juveniles who become involved in the criminal justice system by empowering them with protective and resiliency factors that encourage respect and responsibility for self, family, community, educational and personal achievement. Our primary function is to serve as a [...]

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June 28-Community Police Relations Forum

2021-06-24T13:28:25-04:00June 24th, 2021|DBCYP, Events|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors June's discussion on Police & Community Relationships with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. Join us Monday, June 28th at 5:30pm. Check the Facebook event for the link to join: https://fb.me/e/41Mf0PW1c

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Happy Valentine’s and Happy Birthday in one!

2021-02-15T15:41:58-05:00February 14th, 2021|DBCYP|

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee Chair Diedrea Anthony pose with Shaniyah Higgins, who is a member of Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs weekly Zoom sessions and a sophomore at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, on Valentine's Day which is her birthday. Shaniyah received a laptop and gift card courtesy of the charity for [...]

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DBCYP teaching Black History classes online

2021-02-15T15:49:56-05:00February 13th, 2021|DBCYP|

Darrell Daniels of Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs taught two classes on Black History for Polk State College on Saturday, February 13th. Pictured are some of the youth and faculty from the College Reach Out Program (CROP) that enjoyed the session.

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DBCYP Student surprised with a free laptop!

2021-02-15T15:46:34-05:00February 12th, 2021|DBCYP|

Another Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs member is surprised to receive a free laptop courtesy of the charity. She attends regularly on the twice weekly Zoom sessions using her aunt's laptop. She was glad she finally has her own!

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