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OYC youth have tons of talent, and it was evident at our end-of-the-summer talent showcase. These shining bright stars wowed the audience with stellar singing, rapping, acting, and dancing. This performance represents the mountain of talent and power that resides in our community. Parents and loved...

It was an absolutely great day for fun, games, and activities. Our summer campers celebrated the end of summer with a Back-to-School Jam and Backpack Drive. Each student received a backpack filled with supplies to start off the new school year. This event would not have...

In July, OYC participated in The Children's Trust Family Expo. This great event gave us the chance to meet with parents, discuss our programs and enroll kids in our after school programming. To find out more about our wonderful youth, family and adult programs click...

Our Honey Bugs accepted the challenge and put their all into Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day. The day included a chant-off, where all the girls showed their Honey Shine spirit and created their own chants. Then, Ms. Tracy and the Honey Shine staff judged our...

OYC Miami’s summer was filled with lots of captivating activities that challenged our summer camper’s ingenuity and creativity. Our summer campers met and exceeded the challenge all summer long and showed what off their creations during OYC Miami’s S.T.E.A.M. fair. Our young scientists created and presented...

Young boys from OYC banded together at our annual Band of Brother's summit. This yearly summit is our immersive and signature male program. Band of Brothers, formerly known as Save our Sons, is a year-long gender-specific initiative created to provide a strong supportive environment for...

During Camp Honey Shine, our honey bugs met Olympic Medalist, Maritza McClendon, the first African-American woman to make the USA Olympic Swimming  Team. Martiza hosted a Swim Clinic for girls at Camp Honey Shine! Ms. Maritza helped our Honey Bugs learn water safety, swimming techniques...

The 13th Annual Jewel Summit; led by our founder Tracy Wilson Mourning, provided gems of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to the women and girls in attendance. Under the theme Igniting Greatness, Finding Your Passion, honey bugs from Camp Honey Shine and girls from Break Through...

Amerant Bank, the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, recently announced a new partnership with the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami), a renowned nonprofit, that provides year-round comprehensive services to youth, adults and families, who live in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in South...

Thank you Mark Cesar from C&T Design and Equipment Company for donating all the kitchen equipment for the cafeteria in our new facility. The generous contribution received will outfit OYC’s entire warming kitchen with stainless steel, commercial appliances that will serve our meal program for...

At Camp Honey Shine we believe in the importance of service and giving back to the community. Recently, our Honey Bugs participated in a “beach clean up day” where debris was collected by the girls while they learned the effects plastic bottles and other harmful...

Camp Honey Shine is in full effect, and the camp is filled with laughter, friendship, and endless adventures. Camp Honey Shine encourages the balancing of mind, body and soul and the empowering opportunities offered at camp, nurtures their passions, builds confidence, and develop lifelong skills. We...

Are you interested in becoming a mentor? …volunteering with our agency? Or give back to the community?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ OYC is always looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in our organization. With opportunities ranging from serving as an exposure trip chaperone to assisting with homework or hosting an...

City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens toured the new OYC Miami. Honey Shine founder, Tracy Wilson Mourning, provided insightful details regarding the programs we offer to youth, families, and adults. The progress and success we have made with our programs are due in part to...

OYC Miami congratulated their graduating high school students with a celebratory dinner banquet. Surrounded by parents, OYC Miami staff, and Board Members, the students were recognized for their remarkable accomplishments. These achievements would not have been possible without the support, championing, and cheering on of...

When you combine great ambiance, delectable food, and a room full of excellent company, you have the ingredients for an exceptional affair. This year’s Hats Off Luncheon – She BOSS event, hosted by Tracy Wilson Mourning, can be summarized with the words "powerfully inspiring". Honey Shine’s...

Equally important to Honey Shine's mission to empower girls while encouraging the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and women, the program also knows the importance of feeding the spirit of the women in our community. Honey Shine partnered with OYC Miami Board Chairwoman...

Did you know that OYC offers Digital Skills Training for adults? These training sessions provide adults with technology tools to advance their professional skills. Over the course of five weeks participants learn ways to strengthen their personal and professional skills using new tools and technology. ⠀⠀⠀...

OYC Miami and Honey Shine hosted a Women’s Empowerment Breakfast to celebrate the women who work daily at OYC and Honey Shine as mentors, teachers and role models to hundreds of youth. This empowering breakfast was lead by Tina Brown, OYC Miami CEO, who served as...

From January to May, OYC Miami hosts bi-monthly Super Saturdays; days in which youth are provided with educational and enriching STEM activities. Always overflowing with superness, our superhero students have an amazing time filled with fun and learning with the generous support and contributions of...

Sisterhood …. Togetherness…and … Unity …were the lessons that our Honey Bugs learned during the day of Sisterhood at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Together with girls from Break Through Miami our Honey Bugs took part in fulfilling and bonding sisterhood activities that showed...

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