We believe every child deserves a future.
Father. Educator. Mentor. Friend.
Mr. Harold B.
Brooks
His work is not done .. even in his weakest hour he stayed the course of making sure no child was left behind. We want to continue his legacy of pouring into the children and families who some would say didn’t have a chance.
He always believed one interaction could be life changing for himself or the other person. he could pull whatever it is inside of you out through acting , public speaking, mentorship, focusing in on what are you passionate about? And using your passion as a blueprint to your destiny and make you believe that your dreams could soon be a reality. And throughout his life he continued discovering major amazing young people who service us today .. Doctors Lawyers Social Workers Therapists Scientists Humanitarians Representatives Activists Actors Musicians Military Service members Mid wives and so many more. in more ways then one he has truly had an impact in this state of Pennsylvania, Jamaica , Africa , Mexico, Missouri and around the world . We would like to continue to support the forgotten. Left behinds , The ones that can’t see hope in the mist of their storms and the ones that just don’t know what they want to be or where they are headed .. if all it takes is a call no matter the time , a bus ticket , a meal , book vouchers, mentorship, tutoring, job training, job referrals, educational opportunities and support, housing referrals assistance, scholarships.
We are one call away one click away.
If you have it on your heart to give monetarily , mentorship, vouchers for transportation, in any way please reach out.. we are all one moment away from changing someone life and Family legacy.
In this journey we get to see who he was what he stood for.
Life & History
For almost 30 years, Harold B. Brooks served as the Educational Services Coordinator for the Philadelphia Achieving Independence Center (AIC) at Temple University’s Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships (LCCWP). The AIC provides academic support and resources for youth aged 14 thru 23 involved in the Philadelphia foster care system.
Demonstrating his expertise in individual educational and life counseling and presented developmental programs in areas including interpersonal relations, communication, diversity issues, team building, and train-the-trainer programming, he touched and transformed the lives of thousands of foster care youth. While coordinated programming for underserved Philadelphia area teenagers and young adults, Harold implemented the first ever Temple sponsored “College Bound Academy” a one-week pre-college residential experience for foster care students. During his time at AIC, Harold mentored and inspired many young people to pursue their life’s passion through education by showing them unwavering encouragement, love, and deep care.
Because of his kind nature and belief in excellence through education, he stayed in touch with many AIC alum as they went through life to become social workers, lawyers, teachers, scientists — the list truly goes on!
Harold began his career life as a Law Enforcement Officer with the St. Louis, Missouri Police Department, where he specialized in community/human relations assignments and special projects. While working at Temple University, he became a Senior Associate and Trainer for TulinDiversiteam Associates in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania and a principal trainer in Kaleidoscope Consulting Group. He conducted Train-The-Trainer sessions for human resources consultants across the country and provided diversity intervention, assessment and training programs for a wide range of audiences. Harold earned Facilitator’s Competency with the World of Difference diversity training program, sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League.
Harold was the Artistic Director and Process Facilitator for the highly acclaimed Love, Hate, Joy and Pain Theater Troupe and was also the Artistic Director for InterACTion, the Temple University Human Resources Department- Learning and Development’s improvisational theater troupe. He facilitated hundreds of performances locally and nationally in a variety of organizations including ARAMARK, Health Partners, GlaxoSmithKline, Widener College, Philadelphia Department of Human Services and its provider agencies, Department of Navy, Community College of Philadelphia, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, American Diabetes Association, Temple University, St. Christopher’s Hospital, Delaware County Community College, Philadelphia Public School System, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, American Red Cross, Lower Merion Pennsylvania Township Police Department, the Cheltenham Pennsylvania School District, the United States Postal Service, The Philadelphia Fire Department and many, many other government, profit and not-for-profit organizations. The unique ways in which he combined theater and training turned passive audience and training program attendees into active and engaged participants. Using his unique style, Harold facilitated groups employing the art of “edutainment,” which allowed him to work masterfully with participants of all ages and in a variety of learning settings.
Harold was also involved in numerous volunteer service projects which have included work on the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota and St. Anne’s School in Kingston Jamaica. He was the Co-President of the Board of Directors of Operation Understanding, a cross-cultural youth leadership development program. He also served as Program Committee Chairperson for Woodrock Incorporated, a non-profit organization whose mission was to promote interracial, intercultural and interethnic harmony amongst youth. In October, 2000 Harold was awarded the Philadelphia Human Relations Commission Award of Distinguished Recognition for Community Service and in November, 2006 Harold was profiled nationally in the American Jewish Committee’s “America’s Thanksgiving Reader” booklet.
“My journey through the years with Temple University has been beyond my wildest dreams, allowing me to nurture my passions of community service, youth advocacy, and artistic creativity.”
Harold B. Brooks