February Rites of Passage Program Updates

2024-02-20T13:48:53-05:00February 20th, 2024|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

During January and February, Derrick Brooks Charities Rites of Passage Program mentor meetings focused on Black History and the importance of working together toward a common goal. We also managed to squeeze in some fun and games as well!

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Join DBC Rites of Passage Female Mentoring Program

2023-08-22T19:21:00-04:00August 22nd, 2023|Events, Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Calling young ladies ages 9-18 years to participate in engaging educational experiences led by caring and dedicated mentors! Monthly meetings include various life skills topics and activities!. 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 [...]

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Rites of Passage November 2022 Update

2022-11-15T12:43:59-05:00November 15th, 2022|Partnerships, Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

During the last three months, we have continued to focus on life skills modules. The modules prepare young ladies to cope with and handle everyday life. The topics covered thus far are building positive self-esteem, stress management, and recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships. The young ladies also had an opportunity to attend Count on Your [...]

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ROPP Summer Update 2022

2022-08-03T10:57:18-04:00August 3rd, 2022|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

The best way to handle an emergency is to prepare! Thank you, Angela Vickers (CPR/ First Aid instructor), for providing lifesaving skills to the young ladies of the Rites of Passage Program! Congratulations to our 2022 graduating senior, Savannah Maultsby! We are so proud of you! We wish you all the best as you [...]

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Rites of Passage Female Mentoring Program March 2022 Update

2022-03-18T14:00:38-04:00March 18th, 2022|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

There is nothing more empowering than having the confidence to protect yourself in dangerous situations, and a young lady should always have the skills to defend herself. This month, Officer James White demonstrated effective strategies to fight off attackers and the appropriate time to use self-defense. We had a fantastic time learning [...]

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Rites of Passage Female Mentoring Program – Jan. 2022 Update

2022-01-26T13:38:08-05:00January 26th, 2022|Volunteer, Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Our mentoring program is off to a wonderful start, and we are excited to get back to a sense of normalcy as we continue to stay safe and sanitized. Despite the COVID circumstances, we will continue to provide empowering experiences for young ladies in the Tampa bay area. Our discussions and activities included health and [...]

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Graduation

2021-06-07T15:24:57-04:00June 4th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Presenting the Rites of Passage Program’s 2020/2021 high school graduates! Congratulations, ladies, and GOD'S blessings to you all! Jordan Fields - Graduate of Riverview High School. Attending Florida A&M University. Zakaya Green - Graduate of Tampa Catholic High School. Attending Florida State University. Prayse Bailey- Graduate of Tampa Bay Tech. Attending Santa Fe College. Briana [...]

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program Update

2021-06-07T15:27:27-04:00June 4th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Derrick Brooks Charities Rites of Passage Program dedicated their last meeting giving back to the community. The young ladies decorated masks for a local elementary class in Hillsborough County. The girls want to help students stay safe over the summer, and what better way to encourage them to mask up by making their face coverings [...]

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program Update

2021-05-07T18:27:21-04:00May 5th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

  One of our goals in the Rites of Passage Program is to help young ladies take an intentional step towards improving their personal development. In the past two months, we’ve focused on life skills. Personal grooming, hygiene, proper dining etiquette, social, organizational, and communication skills were the topics of conversation. In addition, the young [...]

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program Update

2021-02-26T09:47:52-05:00February 26th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

  Allow your choices to be your actions to write your legacy! What will your story read? Former high school Social Studies teacher Curtis Sails spoke with the Rites of Passage Program's young ladies about their ability to make meaningful, responsible decisions and how their actions today determine their tomorrow. Mr. Sails based his discussion [...]

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What will your story read?

2021-03-01T19:57:36-05:00February 12th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Allow your choices to be your actions to write your legacy! What will your story read? Former high school Social Studies teacher Curtis Sails spoke with the Rites of Passage Program's young ladies about their ability to make meaningful, responsible decisions and how their actions today determine their tomorrow. Mr. Sails based his discussion on [...]

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Rites of Passage Female Mentoring Program – 2020 Wrap-up

2021-03-01T17:29:25-05:00January 8th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Greetings and Happy New Year! Out with the old and in with the new! As we all know, 2020 presented many hardships for us all, but by the grace of GOD, we made it through! And, the Rites of Passage Mentoring Program weathered the storm. While adhering to the COVID guidelines, Derrick Brooks Charities continues [...]

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Rites of Passage 2020 Wrap-up!

2021-02-15T08:38:13-05:00January 7th, 2021|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Greetings and Happy New Year! Out with the old and in with the new! As we all know, 2020 presented many hardships for us all, but by the grace of GOD, we made it through! And the Rites of Passage Mentoring Program weathered the storm. While adhering to the COVID guidelines, Derrick Brooks Charities [...]

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program October Update

2018-11-02T08:42:09-04:00November 2nd, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Preparing for the future! The young ladies of the Rites of Passage Program will have the voting process nailed to perfection when their time comes to vote. The mentors and mentees had a lengthy and informative discussion about the upcoming election, current candidates, platforms and the importance of voting. After the conversation, the future voters [...]

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Rites of Passage Mentoring Program September Update

2018-10-29T13:12:20-04:00September 27th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Welcome back to the Rites of Passage Program! Our kick-off meeting was held at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School on September 15, 2018. The agenda for the day consisted of welcome, introductions, program overview, rules, guidelines, and registration. Also, in preparation for our visit to the 2018 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair, we [...]

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The Rites of Passage Program and Moffitt Healthy Kidz

2018-07-19T08:50:57-04:00July 17th, 2018|Uncategorized, Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

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!

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program End of Year Celebration

2018-11-01T13:53:10-04:00July 17th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Our last mentoring meeting was spent having fun at Dave & Busters! Derrick and I had a blast with all of you. Enjoy the rest of your summer ,and we will see you again in September!

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Congratulations to the Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program 2018 Graduates!

2018-07-18T09:07:07-04:00July 17th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

Congratulations to our 2018 high school and college graduates! India Philon, T’erra Johnson, India Green, Jessalyn Solomon, Mariah Davis, Bethune Cookman University, Taija Marc USAF basic training and Miranda Davis, Army strong!. May your journey continually be blessed with GOD’S favor! 

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The 33rd National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community

2018-06-30T10:19:11-04:00June 13th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

The Rites of Passage Program traveled to Jacksonville, FL. to attend the 2018 National Conference on preventing crime in the black community. The young ladies were able to participate in workshops and forums that involved alternatives to violence among young people and other informative activities. Thank you Ms. Tresa & Ms. Sonya for chaperoning!

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Rites of Passage Program March and April Updates

2018-05-14T10:20:06-04:00April 25th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

March and April Updates In 2018, we still deal with racism, and what makes it worse is our children face this reality every day. Our conversation began with reminding the girls of their worth and how unique they are. There was an open floor discussion for the young ladies to express their feelings about racism, [...]

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program Participated in the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic

2018-03-26T10:44:21-04:00March 21st, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

The young ladies ended the month of February with a 5k walk/run in the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic. Thank you, Hillsborough County School District for including the ROPP in this great event. After a great day of exercise, the girls later headed to the movie theater to watch "Black Panther!" If you haven't seen it, [...]

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Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program Update for February 2018

2018-07-24T15:44:04-04:00February 15th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

On February 10th, Mrs. Nikki Inda, the program Coordinator for Moffitt Healthy Kidz Program, hosted a CPR/First Aid class in support of Derrick Brooks Charities Rites of Passage Female Mentoring Program. In addition to hosting, Mrs. Inda spoke to the young ladies about building positive relationships in the community, the power of success and the [...]

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December and January Rites of Passage Program Update

2018-03-26T11:19:17-04:00January 17th, 2018|Young Ladies Rites of Passage|

December 2017/ January 2018 The young ladies of Derrick Brooks Charities Rites of Passage Mentoring Program attended Bridging The Gap The community & First Responders 12th Annual Community Softball Game. During this event, the girls were able to interact with the FBI, Tampa Police department, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue. [...]

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