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...
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...
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council and City National Bank presented the Annual Badass Women of the Year Award luncheon honoring women who are excelling in various areas and fields in our community. The winners in each category selected a vetted non-profit...
Overtown Youth Center Board Chair, Michelle Febres, provided some very special assistance for a Honey Bug for a grand occasion – Homecoming! Michelle was able to support this Honey Bug’s homecoming dreams, buy gifting her with a beautiful new gown. The generous and thoughtful gesture...
Alonzo Mourning teamed up with former teammate Shaquille O’Neal to unveil the new Overtown Youth Center’s Icy Hot “Comebaq Court”. The Comebaq Court is an initiative by the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation to refurbish sports courts and field to strengthen communities across the United States. The...
Did you know that OYC has a male specific program - B.O.B. - which stands for Band of Brothers. This program is aimed at exposing young men to numerous resources and opportunities that will aid in their educational and social development and empower them to...
Our honey bugs had a fantastic day of pampering and relaxation courtesy of the the Hyatt Coral Gables, the Confidante Miami Beach, LVMH, as well as JR United Industries. During this Zen and calming beauty day our girls learned about self-care, hygiene, skin care, as...
Alonzo Mourning, along with Overtown Youth Center staff, as well as dedicated volunteers participated in our annual Thanksgiving food drive; 33 Thanksgiving. This yearly event provides a full Thanksgiving meal participants in our program and others in the community. Held at Booker T. Washington Senior...
Our community partner and forever community champion Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC) provided OYC and Honey Shine youth with new laptops! Understanding the great significance of technology, the Overtown Children & Youth Coalition is always finding ways to bridge the digital divide. As a...
Give Miami Day was a monumental success for OYC and Honey Shine. The day kicked off with a power breakfast and hard hat tour. Starting off Give Miami Day this way, energized the giving spirit and brought us closer to our fundraising goals. Thanks to the...
Give Miami Day 2022 was kicked off with a tremendous “Surprise & Delight” charitable gift from the Miami Foundation. This giving season was like no other, and we are always thankful for the opportunity to participate in the largest annual day of giving in our...
