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.
Summer 2024 Highlight – The Derrick James Family Foundation was honored to be featured in Children’s Health annual report. We are excited to partner with them through our endowment for pediatric mental health.
“The Derrick James Family Foundation has made a monumental impact on our community through the Derrick James Family Foundation Endowment for Pediatric Mental Health. This visionary initiative addresses a critical need for comprehensive, high-quality, and accessible mental health services for children in all areas of Dallas, but especially in underserved communities like Oak Cliff.
The endowment not only fills a significant gap in pediatric mental health care, but also stands as a testament to the power of philanthropy in effecting meaningful change and creating a brighter, healthier future for all. By prioritizing the mental well-being of our youngest citizens, the Derrick James Family Foundation demonstrates extraordinary leadership and compassion. Children’s Health is immensely proud to be a partner in this transformative endeavor. Together, we are working to enhance the health and lives of children growing up in DFW, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive with the support they need.”
Aimee Heath – Development Officer Children’s Medical Center Foundation
Event Recap – Our founder Derrick James participated in Principal For A Day at John Lewis Social Academy At Oliver Wendell Holmes in DISD. It was wonderful to engage with the students and staff throughout the day. Everyone showed a great sense of pride about their school community. The Derrick James Family Foundation is honored to partner with John Lewis Social Academy At Oliver Wendell Holmes and make a transformative impact in the lives of their students.
Over the past year, we have been able to do amazing things in the community thanks to support from our generous donors. Here are some of the things we have been able to accomplish…
Thank you all for your continued support!
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 1, 2024 Over the past year, we have been able to do amazing things
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