Are you civically engaged? During the month of September, OYC kicked off its Inspire Civic Engagement initiatives, or I.C.E., on National Voter Registration Day. OYC staff registered to do their civic duties, by making sure they were registered to vote. Also, during the month of...
We are proud to announce our partnership with AT&T with the launch of the Connected Learning Center. The AT&T Connected Learning Center at OYC Miami is one of 26 launched around the globe! This new initiative will provide access to cutting-edge technology, free Wi-Fi, and...
Fit. Fun. Fantastic. OYC's College and Career team partnered with This Black Girl Fit, to promote health and wellness in our community. OYC’s College and Career team aimed to provide an engaging and inclusive fitness experience for our Post-High students and staff, and this event...
South Florida's Historical Black University, Florida Memorial University, hosted an internship fair where OYC met with bright scholars from the university. OYC was honored to participate in this engagement event, as top talent from Florida Memorial University came out and shared their experiences and passion,...
Honey Shine Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning and Claudia Lumor had a true cultural connection during a recent tour of the new OYC building. Ms. Claudia, who is the founder of Glitz Africa - She BOSS, is working with Honey Shine to create a cultural connection...
OYC Miami attended a luncheon hosted by Miami-Dade College #FinsCare. The luncheon was attended by organizations that partner with Miami-Dade College and make indelible and powerful impacts in the community. Miami-Dade College volunteers, students, and staff have consistently shown us they care about our mission, through...
School has begun, and with it, OYC Miami's after-school program has also commenced! Our after-school programming is in full swing, offering a wide range of activities. From academic support and mentoring to creative projects, building activities, and health and fitness initiatives, we provide engaging and...
The 2023-2024 school year began with an inspiring OYC staff meeting led by Alonzo Mourning and OYC’s CEO Tina Brown. Our team works year-round to enhance and inspire lives, and their transformative works make an indelible impact in our community. The powerful and motivational words shared...
OYC Miami has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Defender Service Award in the Service Honoree category. Voting is easy and takes less than a minute. Click the link below, scroll down to "OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER," and enter your email address. Share this message...
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...
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...
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...
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...
