O.W. Holmes & The John Lewis Academy for Social Justice hosted our first mental health series event
Last Friday, The Derrick James Family Foundation in collaboration with Principal Sharron Jackson of O.W.
How to Apply:
To apply for this scholarship, please click the link below and complete the online application form. Make sure to submit your application and the recommendation letter by the deadline – Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Email your Recommendation Letter to derrickjamesfamilyfoundation@gmail.com. Please include “HBCU Scholarship Applicant” in the email subject line.
The Derrick James Family Foundation was founded in 2023 to give back to the South Dallas/Oak Cliff community that gave so much to him from childhood. He has a special place in his heart for the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club where he attended from the age of four. The community haven for young people afforded Derrick an opportunity to develop his boxing skills. As a result of his training at the Boys & Girls Club, Derrick was able to showcase his skills throughout the state of Texas, the entire nation and eventually the world!
Derrick went on to become a professional boxer and he is currently one of the premier boxing trainers in the world. None of his success would have been possible without the coaching, support and resources provided by the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club.
He recognizes his platform can make an impact in the lives of youth in the same community where he grew up. Therefore, Derrick committed to giving back to support youth attending the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club and helping meet needs in the surrounding communities.
Last Friday, The Derrick James Family Foundation in collaboration with Principal Sharron Jackson of O.W.
September 21, 2023 The Derrick James Foundation is excited to announce that we are participating in
Community based outreach to garner essential items for students and teachers to have a successful
Donations to the foundation will be utilized to alleviate the stress and financial burden of
The foundation will work with community partners to provide mental health resources and events for
Funding will be utilized to construct a multipurpose facility that will provide a continuum of