Back 2 School Event Brings Together 400+ Students and Families
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs (DBCYP) Advisory Committee, alongside Bealls Stores, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, East Tampa Business and Community Development Alliance, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Tampa Police Department, and other local organizations, came together for their Annual Back 2 School event on Saturday, August 1st at the Jackson Heights NFL YET Center.
The event drew over 400 students and families, along with several local vendors, for a day of community connection and celebration. Students and teachers received school supplies, and everyone enjoyed a hot meal courtesy of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Culinary team, led by Diedrea Anthony.
Featured speakers included Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young, Plant City Police Chief Rich Mills, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Major Craig Roberts, Tampa Police Captain Regina Zeigler, and Diedrea Anthony, Chairperson for the Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee. The event was coordinated by Jamal Jefferson, Site Coordinator for the City of Tampa’s NFL YET Center.
DBCYP Advisory Committee Attends Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off Training Camp for the 2026 season on August 3rd, opening their doors to fans for an opportunity to watch practice and meet players. The DBCYP Advisory Committee was in attendance, representing the ongoing connection between Derrick Brooks Charities and the Tampa Bay community.
Derrick Brooks Charities is committed to positively impacting the lives of youth and families in the Tampa Bay area through education, mentorship, and community programs.
