Last week we began working on the Self Awareness module. At the onset of this module, most of the students were apprehensive to the level of introspection that this module requires. As we began the warm up exercise, the group became a little more comfortable with the exercise. One of the main points of the [...]
On Saturday January 19, 2019 the NFL Hall of Famers Derrick Brooks, Warren Moon and Marshall Faulk participated in a promotional appearance at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Enjoy some photos from this event.
We spent the November meeting honoring our military forces, discussing leadership and college readiness. Guest speaker, Kimberly Smith, retired Senior Master Sergeant and computer analysts of the United States Air Force shared her experiences in the Air Force and how 24 years in the military impacted her life. It was a real honor having her [...]
Derrick Brooks Charities has been very blessed with community partnerships. This Christmas the Children's Home has donated 110 bicycles for us to distribute to those in need in our community while McAlister's Deli has been collecting toys for Derrick Brooks to distribute as well. Here are a few photos from our bicycle pick up yesterday.
Wishing all of you and your families a very Happy, Safe and Blessed Thanksgiving!
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We have merged health and sports into one event - join us for our Men's Health Symposium. We're drafting our best players and YOU have made the cut!
On Tuesday October 30, 2018 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Derrick Brooks Charities, Jackson in Action Foundation, Military Home Base and XPO Logistics worked in partnership to collect items to go to the Panhandle in relief efforts for Hurricane Michael victims. The drive was from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and was very successful. We were [...]
Derrick Visits Academy Prep in St. Pete. View a Fox 13 feature and photos. http://Array
On November 7, 2018, Derrick Brooks Charities, The City of Tampa and Fifth Third Bank will present the 3^rd Annual Community Caring and Connections family wellness event at Copeland Park. This event is set to reach over 600 people including adults and children with the goal to expose families in underserved areas of Tampa to [...]
On August 7, 2018 14 students from the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department successfully graduated from the Summer program. Wellcare hosted them at their corporate headquarters with a wonderful lunch and the students received their certificates, $250.00 gift cards from Walmart and backpacks filled with goodies for the upcoming school year. Derrick Brooks [...]
On Tuesday July 24, 2018 the students entered week 3 of their Summer program. This week was about how a bill gets passed to law in the State. The class was divided into three groups: Media, Legislators and Lobbyists. After much conversation the bill was not passed into law.
On July 10, 2018 Derrick Brooks Charities in partnership with Wellcare and the City of Tampa kicked off it's 3rd Annual Summer Youth Program at Springhill Park Community Center. Yesterday marked week 2 of this 6 week program. In week 1 they covered career preparation and the areas of instruction were: Helpful tips for resume [...]
We are grateful for the Moffitt Healthy Kidz program for inviting the young ladies to participate in another wonderful event. Thank you, Nikki Inda, for exposing our girls to STEM education!
306 African American History Program Update for 2017-2018 School Year Derrick Brooks Charities is pleased to report that the implementation of the 306 program in pre- selected Hillsborough County middle schools was a great success. The following is a general overview: Active Schools: Giunta Middle School Memorial Middle School E.J. Marshall Middle School Webb Middle [...]
On Sunday and Monday this week, the 18th Annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic took place at the T Pepin Hospitality Centre and Old Memorial Golf Course. Our event is presented by Publix Super Markets Charities and Quantum Capital Partners. We are sending out a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, celebrities, donors,dignataries and [...]
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On Sunday April the 29th The 18th Annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic Pairings Party will take place at the T Pepin Hospitality Centre. For the very first time we will be using Give Smart technology for online bidding and donations. You don't even have to be present to participate. Please register now by texting our [...]
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Derrick Brooks Charities in partnership with Everfi has launched the 306: African-American History program at Marshall Middle School. In the first two weeks of the program we have taken a journey through the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade”. During this journey students have explored the geographic, political, and economic factors contributed to the Trans-Atlantic Slave . Students [...]
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Executive Director Darrell Daniels spent the holidays providing Christmas cheer to those in need. Please enjoy this gallery. We hope that all of you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and wish everyone a Very Happy 2018!
In this episode, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker and Super Bowl champion Derrick Brooks returns to Florida State University to meet with his most cherished mentor, while remembering his Seminole's 1993 National Championship season.
On Tuesday November 7, 2017 the Brooks Bunch students were blessed to have a special guest speaker Mr. Keith Harris VP of Human Resources at the Amalie Arena. Mr. Harris taught them about "Building Their Personal Brand"and preparing for the job interview. The students learned the importance of employability skills and appropriate interview techniques. [...]
