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...
OYC Miami’s dynamic CEO - Tina Brown – was an honoree at the Miami Foundation’s Eight Annual State of Black Philanthropy. This event highlighted and recognized powerful changemakers in our community. We are truly filled with pride to see that our leader was one selected...
We are excited to partner with Dade County Federal Credit Union and City of Miami for Summer Jobs Connect. Summer Jobs Connect provides youth between the ages of 14 to 17 with job experience in professional settings. Through this partnership, youth will be able to...
OYC’s got plenty of talent, and our kids put on a SHOW to culminate and celebrate Black History. Song, dance and spoken word were the highlights of our amazing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” theme Black History Showcase. Through an outstanding display of art and...
OYC Miami’s 2022 Annual Report is NOW available. Find out more about the transformative work we are doing in the community, and the impact we are making with the help of our partners, donors, volunteers and service providers. Through the support, advocacy and volunteering of...
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables and The Confidante staff pulled all the Valentine’s bells & whistles during their Super Saturday takeover this past February. The Hyatt World Cares volunteers got all Super-Duper during their session with hands-on activities and projects that engaged students, from little to...
Our Miramar Honey Bugs had a wonderfully inspiring visit from City of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. This special visit took place at City of Miramar Parks Ansin Sports Complex. We are always ready to give our girls the tools needed to successfully soar higher, and...
The month of February is filled with positive and impactful programming centered around education, health, enrichment & exposure, family services and economic sustainability. A University of Miami Medical Resident hosted a PEP Rally to help our middle school honey bugs learn about menstrual health. The Period...
OYC Miami welcomed two visits from the Miami Foundation teams during this month. The team of managers and directors from the Miami Foundation, toured the building to see and learn about OYC’s current construction progress, program services and expansion plans. The second visit included Nikisha...
Congratulations to the dynamic founder of Honey Shine, Tracy Wilson Mourning, for being an honoree at the GLITZ AFRICA SHE BOSS Networking Brunch. Tracy’s work in the community transcends many generations, as she is an inspiration to countless girls and women. The relentless passion she displays...
Our partners from Do Good 41 hosted the kick off of a STEM Series for OYC Middle School students focused on learning foundational skills associated with computers and technology. During this event, 40 students took apart and rebuilt a computer to kick off this learning series....
The first Super Saturday of the year was absolutely super-ific. The day was filled with learning, combined with fun and fitness, which made a great day. We encouraged our youth to exercise their brain and body, as those are essential elements to staying mentally strong,...
We tee’d off this year’s Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic with 26 foursomes vying for the chance to win the winners title. Every year we can count on the charitable giving of our celebrity supporters, corporate partners, sponsors and committed players, who are all definitely instrumental...
Alonzo Mourning was at the new OYC for a Capital Campaign Hard Hat Tour with CEO of Lennar Stuart Miller, President of the Lennar Foundation Marshall Ames, and Manny Kadre CEO of MBB Auto. The Capital Campaign is a part of OYC’s ongoing mission to expand...
Our community partner Bank of America made sure our kids looked especially dapper during the holidays, by sponsoring haircuts. Forty boys received haircuts just in time for the holidays, which helped them not only look good; but feel good as well. Bank of America’s continuous...
As a funded 21st Century Community Learning Center through the Florida Department of Education, OYC offers monthly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities for the whole family. In December, families participated in several engaging events and learned about concepts related to robotics and physics...
Did you know that OYC offers a Digital Skills Program for adults? Through funding support from UnidosUS, OYC is offering the Digital Skills for Life program to adults ages 18 and older. Participants further their knowledge on how to effectively navigate computers and smartphones (e.g.,...
The magic of the Holiday Season was in full bloom at the Mourning Family Holiday Party. Our OYCMiami kids and Honey Shine girls had a wonderful experience, spreading and receiving holiday cheer. This year’s holiday festivities included an outstanding show, featuring our kid’s unbelievable talents. It...
The latest Honey Shine programming is located at New Renaissance Middle School in the City of Miramar, and our girls got centered and focused during their after school programming with a Yoga exercise that transported them to a Zen stage. Honey Shine is thrilled to expand...
Tis the season to sparkle, give and bless others!!! The National Basketball Wives Association and This Is About Humanity partnered with Honey Shine and OYC Families to participate in their annual holiday event. We are one of the two agencies that were fortunate enough to be...
We the Best Foundation and the Snipes Fountain Square brought some early holiday cheer and joy to OYC youth with an amazing shopping experience. Our kids were able to “deck” themselves out with cool clothes and shoes, which really got them in the holiday spirit. This...
