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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Monday, November 22, 2021 was the Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic Golf Outing. The day started out a little bit rainy but ended up being a stellar outing. There were 26 five-somes competing for the coveted Charles Schwab 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place trophies. Photo 1: The Celebrities at the Celebrity Golf Classic Photo 2: First [...]
On November 21, 2021 Derrick Brooks Charities hosted its 21st Annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic Pairings Party at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Event Center. The party consisted of an online Silent Auction, a Live Auction, Raffle and DJ entertainment. We would like to thank our Presenting Sponsors: Quantum Capital, Skyway Capital Markets, [...]
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
SOLD OUT!!! Derrick Brooks CHARITY BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 $250 BUY-IN • Limited to 96 Spots Registration • 6:00 PM | Tournament • 6 : 3 0 P M HARD ROCK EVENT CENTER Blackjack Tournament Prizes 1st Place - $5,000 CASH 2nd Place - $500 CASH 3rd - 6th Place - $250 CASH [...]
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: Self-esteem building Conflict resolution Community Service Etiquette Health & hygiene Life skills & much [...]
On Wednesday September 8, 2021 Derrick Brooks Charities was awarded a $10,000 check from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino as part of their 50th Anniversary celebration. The Hard Rock awarded 50 charities in Tampa Bay with the $10,000 donation for a grand total of $500,000 in charitable contributions! Thank you to our partners [...]
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
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
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
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
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors December's discussion on Police & Community Relationships with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. Join us December 22, at 6pm. Check the Facebook event for the link to join: https://fb.me/e/6NgxSlS4Q
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs sponsors a discussion on Police & Community Relationships with law enforcement sheriffs, chiefs, youth and residents from across the state. You can watch the replay using this link and password: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/b13HhpnzcnP7hSVa7-8GWOANrRUO5QS1w2hHcAV3eNih4zgJuy9v9TPKzmWc09NO.EdcRZa8I4DWCMk6w Passcode: Ykrp&!6^
Derrick Brooks Charities would like to thank Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting us again in our annual Thanksgiving Meals Give- Away. Also, we were able to provide masks, sanitizers, and disinfectant spray as well! It is an honor to serve our community! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! [...]
