07 May David Beckham Visits the Overtown Youth Center
Miami, FL – On Wednesday, May 7, the Overtown Youth Center Inc. (OYC), a program of the Mourning Family Foundation, welcomed Major League Soccer owner and former player, David Beckham. Hundreds of students in the program met the international soccer star, who was greeted by Alonzo and Tracy Mourning.
“Soccer is a game that is still new to African American youth in urban communities, however, in Miami there is great excitement around David Beckham bringing a team to our city,” said Tina Brown, OYC Executive Director. “Our students immediately recognized Beckham, and they were very anxious to have him sign autographs and talk with him.”
Beckham toured the academic and recreational areas of the facility with the Mourning family, learning about OYC’s mission and services for local kids and teens.
During the last ten years, OYC has served as a safe haven for hundreds of students in the Overtown community, an area most known for all its negative factors; a place where children encounter numerous obstacles that hinder their future.
OYC’s mission is to inspire, empower, and enrich the lives of youth and families in the Overtown community. On a daily basis, the program strives to transform the lives of youth people by providing an array of services ranging from academic support and enrichment opportunities to meaningful life skill lessons/ activities. OYC’s team is dedicated and committed to providing children with countless opportunities to maximize their full potential.
About the Overtown Youth Center, Inc. (OYC)
The Overtown Youth Center is a year-round youth development program providing; in-school, after school, summer program services, a parent enrichment program and post-high school support to over 400 students in the Overtown neighborhood and surrounding areas. The program offers a full range of services including educational enrichment, recreational activities, mentoring, literacy initiatives, performing arts, prevention, and life skills/training for at-risk youth.
The mission of the Overtown Youth Center (OYC) is to inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services. Co-founded by real-estate developer Martin Z. Marguiles and former NBA star, Alonzo Mourning, the Overtown Youth Center is a youth center located in the heart of Miami’s inner city. Since 2003, OYC has provided services to youth from in grades 2nd through 12th. OYC’s ultimate goal is that 100% of its students become positive contributing citizens of our community.
For more information, visit www.overtownyouth.org or contact (305) 349-1204 x.228
Overtown Youth Center, Inc.
Yance Torres
Development Manager
yance.Torres@overtownyouth.org
450 NW 14th Street • Miami, FL 33136
305.349.1204 ext. 228
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