by JBFF | Dec 20, 2023 | JBFF
Charmain Z. Brackett The Augusta Chronicle Families began arriving at the James Brown Arena well before sunrise to receive toys as part of the annual James Brown Family Foundation Toy Giveaway, which started at 8 a.m. Dec. 16. On the arena floor were tables of gifts...
by JBFF | Nov 28, 2023 | JBFF
FILE – James Brown passes out turkeys at his fifth annual Turkey Giveaway at Dyess Park, in November 1997. The singer expected to hand out hundreds of the birds to help feed the city’s needy for Thanksgiving. KATHY MOORE, THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE Step back in...
by JBFF | Nov 24, 2023 | JBFF
Poughkeepsie High School students from grades 9 to 12 in the MBK program orchestrated a standout “Turkey Dinner Gifting” event. Derek Wilson, representing the James Brown Family Foundation took the lead as the organizer of this heartfelt initiative,...
by JBFF | Nov 22, 2023 | JBFF
“We’re just thankful that we can do our part. Thankful to our sponsors. Scripture tells us, ‘did you feed me’ and we did our part today.” Said Deanna Brown-Thomas, President of The James Brown Family Foundations and the daughter of James...
by meadowsmedia1417 | Jul 8, 2023 | JBFF
Photograph: James Brown’s daughter… the fabulous Deanna Brown Thomas, 5 Imperials and a Delfonic (dressed in white). On March 7, 2022 Mayor Marty Small Sr. (Mayor of Atlantic City) approved The National R&B Music Society’s proposal to Establish and Present...
by JBFF | Sep 14, 2022 | JBFF
Our “Solid” partnership with Valerie Simpson. Over the years, we have been blessed to provide food during the holidays in NYC at the famous Sugar Bar owned by Valerie Simpson of Ashford and Simpson. Pictured with Mrs. Deanna Brown is Ms. Valerie Simpson, Firefighters...