Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program
Derrick Brooks Charities believes deeply in throwing the rope back to help pull our youth into an educated, empowered and emboldened future. One of the ways we do this is through our Young Ladies Rites of Passage Program. This program impacts the lives of young ladies throughout the Tampa Bay area.
We infuse morals and values in our young ladies and encourage them in a way that lasts a lifetime. Character is at the heart of our focus as we help young girls and ladies to transition into successful women.
The Rites of Passage Program is designed for females from 3rd through 12th grade and runs from September to May each year. Our impact comes through teaching, workshops and discussions on the topics of life, leadership skills, character building, self-discipline, ancestral history, community service, human rights, cultural diversity, etiquette and health and hygiene.
“…(we) believe in sisterhood, making a positive impact in young ladies’ lives and acknowledging GOD in all we do.”
– Carol Brooks and ROPP Mentors
Rites of Passage Female Mentoring Program Groups
Future Leaders
3rd-5th GradeOur Future Leaders
are great followers in the pursuit of becoming leaders. Future leaders learn to engage others and recognize good leadership. Through proper guidance and instruction, future leaders will begin to blossom into leaders of tomorrow.
Inspiring Leaders
6th-8th GradeOur Inspiring Leaders
are on the brink of developing leadership skills. They are still learning how to follow and identify the qualities of a good leader. Inspiring Leaders are still in the process of blooming.
Leaders
9th-12th GradeOur Leaders
are continually learning the role of a leader and building upon their foundation. These young ladies are paving the way, giving back by providing direction and affirmations to their fellow sisters. Leaders are in full bloom.
Mentor Goals to IMPACT a Mentee’s Life!
Meeting Times/Dates
Meetings will be held at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, located at 10948 N. Central Ave. Tampa, FL.
2023/2024 Program Dates
MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE:
Time – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
10/7/23
11/4/23
12/2/23
1/6/24
2/3/24
3/2/24
4/6/24
5/4/24
For more information, contact Carol Brooks, dbcropp28@gmail.com. Please check our blog below for current updates!
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