Soon-to-be high school graduates from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine participated in a Spring Break College Tour. During the course of a week our youth were able to engage with current undergraduate and graduate students at each college stop to spark their interest...
The new Overtown Youth Center building is nearing the final completion stages, and we are always excited to share our Capital Campaign progress with our dedicated supporters. AT&T is one such supporter, as they have been a longstanding partner with OYC, and we were thrilled...
Our kids sprang into Spring Break with jubilation. This year’s Spring Break Camp was jammed packed with fun, educational resources and activities that inspired, enriched and empowered. From spending a day at the pool to enjoying exciting learning excursions, our kids took a break away...
We teamed up with Miami Diaper Bank to provide resources to persons with infants in our community. People were donated diapers, wipes and other baby essentials during a drive-up giveaway. Those receiving donations, were able drive-up and staff and volunteers from OYC and the Miami...
March 13th through the 19th was AmeriCorps Week. During this week OYC highlighted the awesome work performed by our AmeriCorp members. AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities for individuals to serve in their community. Through Volunteer Florida our AmeriCorp members make a...
Derlyson Fontaine is our outstanding student highlight of the month. This amazing young man has been accepted into 8 colleges, and has received approximately $386,000 in scholarship money. As the drum major for Booker T. Washington Senior High School marching band, jazz band and concert...
In March, the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine held a powerful Strategic Planning and Team Building Meeting at the beautiful Miami Yacht Club. This meeting was focused on teamwork, leadership, as well as discussed ways we can successfully serve the community. Our team was...
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic teed off on February 6th and 7th , with 150 participants at the picturesque and beautiful JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Hotel and Spa. This annual event, hosted by the Mourning Family Foundation, raises money to benefit the Overtown Youth Center and...
The Mourning Family Foundation was the charity of choice for the 7th Annual DFA Golf and Tennis Tournament. Hosted by the largest duty-free retailer in America, Duty Free Americas and its charitable arm, the Falic Foundation made a very generous donation to our organization during...
Young ladies from Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Breakthrough Miami, the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine took part in Sisterhood Day. Hosted at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, this empowering day focused on the power of sisterhood. Team building activities, workshops from...
Whose ready for a scavenger hunt…??? READY…SET…GO!!!! Clue 1: What is the name of the historic beach close to Downtown Miami??? Times up, Virginia Key Beach Park. A group of honey bugs joined the Sistahs Organization for a Black History Scavenger Hunt at the historic Virginia Key...
The Band of Brothers Day of Service is a gender specific designed program that provides a chance for our young boys to connect with other males. Through mentoring, education and honest conversation, the boys will be able to get another perspective about the things they...
Our Black History Showcase was an exciting night filled with creative arts and capped off with a spectacular show. This unforgettable evening paid homage to African-American culture and celebrated Black History Month. Taking place at Booker T. Washington Senior High on February 25th, our youth...
Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine youth indulged on yummy and mouthwatering African-American dishes during a Black History luncheon. This feast fit for kings and queens, was a part of our month-long Black History Celebration. The kids had the opportunity to sample a variety of...
The Overtown Youth Center graduated its 4th cohort of participants from the We Are UnidosUs Latinos in Finance Job Training Program. This valuable partnerships in conjunction with Bank of America, Chase, Apollo Bank, Karmi Currency, TD Bank, One United, Dade County Federal Credit Union, as...
Overtown Youth Center Board Member, Eric Vander, who is the Senior Market Executive of Broward County for Northern Trust, along with his colleagues toured the building progression of our 62,620 square-foot new community center. Eric coordinated this tour, as he is passionate and committed to...
The Overtown Youth Center was invited, along with other local businesses, organizations and community leaders, to witness as Wells Fargo made an extraordinary announcement. Wells Fargo, which is known for being a banking leader in our Nation, awarded $20 million to the Miami Foundation to...
Alonzo Mourning is seen as larger than life-- an idol, a legend, the GOAT! At Overtown Youth Center however, though admired and loved, Alonzo is the mentor, the leader and the force of change, service and love. Alonzo welcomes every opportunity to provide insightful lessons...
We would like to congratulate our very own, Mikese Lovett, a Sophomore at Miami Edison Sr. High School, on being the first place recipient in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition District 24 in the field of data analysis. He will now compete...
We feel humbled and honored to be part of the Celebration of Life at Booker T. Washington High School, for our former student, Zedekiah Peacock. Zedekiah was a beacon of light, a remarkable soul and talented musician who tragically lost his life to gun violence....
Our superstar students dove into STEM based activities filled with learning and fun during the Super Saturdays kick-off and subsequent events. Super Saturdays offers students academic support and the opportunity to engage with our team of mentors, staff, and volunteers in arts, S.T.E.M, gender specific...
