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 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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Derrick Brooks and Derek Jeter

2022-10-17T20:10:27-04:00October 10th, 2022|Celebrity Golf Classic, Derrick Brooks, Events, Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, News|

Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks sits down with Hall of Famer Derek Jeter during the 2022 Derrick Brooks Charities Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament

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Derrick Brooks judges Tampa BBQ competition on GMA

2022-05-16T17:22:33-04:00May 16th, 2022|Derrick Brooks, News|

Derrick Brooks was one of the local judges for Good Morning America's United States BBQ Competition. Check out the segment here: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/video/tampa-barbecue-masters-face-off-gma-united-states-84691203

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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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Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 2021

2021-12-09T12:53:22-05:00December 9th, 2021|DB in the community, Events, News|

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 [...]

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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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Hard Rock 50th Anniversary Event

2021-09-21T11:32:11-04:00September 17th, 2021|Awards, Events, News, Partnerships|

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 [...]

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Facemask Donations

2021-03-03T09:12:05-05:00March 2nd, 2021|News|

The Florida Department of Health made a generous donation of Facemasks to Derrick Brooks Charities to be distributed to our many community partners. We are very happy to say that we have been able to donate thousands of facemasks to the following community service providers: NFL Flag Football Pensacola, Neighborhood of Promise Sulphur Springs, Feeding [...]

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Derrick Brooks National High School Hall of Fame induction

2019-10-28T21:32:24-04:00July 15th, 2019|DB in the community, Derrick Brooks, News|

Derrick Brooks completes trifecta with National High School Hall of Fame induction Read story here.

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19th Annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic

2019-05-14T09:44:08-04:00May 14th, 2019|News|

The 19th Annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic was a great success held on May 5th and 6th at the T Pepin’s Hospitality Centre and Old Memorial Golf Club. A very special thank you to all of our Sponsors, Donors, Celebrity Guests and Volunteers for making this event so special. The proceeds from this event will [...]

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Sweet (Suite) Deal – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Luxury Suite and USF Bulls Games

2017-08-15T19:37:05-04:00August 15th, 2017|Events, News|

  Derrick Brooks Charities is now announcing that we have a Luxury Suite that is available for purchase to assist in benefiting Derrick Brooks Charities many educational programs. The following games are available: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 09/17/2017 Chicago Bears 1:00pm 10/01/2017 New York Giants 4:05pm 11/12/2017 New York Jets 1:00pm 12/10/2017 Detroit Lions 1:00pm 12/18/2017 [...]

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Congratulations To Derrick Brooks and the Tampa Bay Storm!

2017-08-15T13:58:35-04:00August 15th, 2017|News, Tampa Bay Storm|

Congratulations to our President and Founder Derrick Brooks on a resounding win against the Cleveland Gladiators to advance to the Arena Bowl in Philadelphia! A job well done - go get 'em Storm!!!

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32nd National Conference on preventing crime in the black community

2017-06-22T15:53:19-04:00June 22nd, 2017|News|

On June 1, 2017, Attorney General Pam Bondi hosted the 32nd National Conference on preventing crime in the black community. The young ladies of Derrick Brooks Charities ROPP attended the event. The girls were able to participate in the Speak Up Speak Out workshop that involved a lecture and activities about healthy relationships, building trust, [...]

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