Yesterday, community came together in a powerful way at OJ Semmes Elementary for the 2026 Shoe Giveaway, ensuring students started the year with confidence, one new pair of shoes at a time. This impactful event was made possible through the generous support of Bealls and Derrick Brooks Charities, whose commitment to giving back continues to [...]
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.
Santa Fest came to town, and Derrick Brooks Charities Rites of Passage Mentoring Program had a ’tis-the-season-to-be-jolly great time! 🎅✨ The young ladies were full of holiday cheer as they strolled through the Christmas parade in the streets of downtown Tampa. Then came ice skating with a few not-so-graceful landings, and a whole lot [...]
Celebrating Confidence, Culture & Literacy! Derrick Brooks Charities was proud to sponsor a powerful event in Tampa last weekend (June 21, 2025) in partnership with McDonald's and My Omnilocks, an inspiring children’s book dedicated to boosting self-esteem and cultural pride among young girls. We helped provide 100 copies of the book to local students. The [...]
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.
Derrick Brooks Charities hosted its 4th Annual Pensacola Celebrity Classic on August 18th and 19th at the Hilton Pensacola Beach and the Pensacola Country Club. We want to thank our sponsors, celebrities, volunteers, and donors for making this event successful. Stay tuned for the announcement of the dates for 2025. [...]
We are welcoming young ladies, ages 9-18, to participate in engaging educational experiences led by caring and dedicated mentors. Enjoy monthly sessions filled with impactful life lessons. Meet new friends and acquire knowledge and skills that will enhance your future! Topics: Life skills Social etiquette Self-esteem building Goal setting Community service & much more! When: September [...]
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 [...]
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
Join us on Sunday, August 18th – Monday, August 19th for the 2024 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic https://youtube.com/shorts/FHMx2yXKp2g?feature=share Learn more
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!”
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks sits down with Hall of Famer Derek Jeter during the 2022 Derrick Brooks Charities Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament
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 [...]
The 22nd Annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic Pairings Party has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Brian Glazer Family Jewish Community Center. We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event!
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 from [...]
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 [...]
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 the [...]
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 [...]
After numerous challenges and date changes, the first Derrick Brooks Covenant Care Classic golf tournament happened on a sun-splashed day November 29 at Pensacola Country Club. What a journey. Twice moved in 2020 by the ongoing coronavirus, then twice rescheduled by weather, including a tropical storm, the fun-filled tournament finally got a break with beautiful [...]
