May was filled with lots of exciting and wonderful news, as well as events; and it was especially great for Alonzo Mourning, who was inducted into the Jason Taylor Foundation Community Hall of Fame. This amazing honor spotlights Alonzo’s resilience and unyielding dedication to serving...
For some fashion is a way of life, a state of being and a way to transform the ordinary, and girls from Honey Shine had the chance to explore fashionable trends at the Marina Massone Fashion Trunk Show. Our young ladies saw Maina Massone’s latest...
Tracy Mourning, along with CEO, Tina Brown and OYC Board Member Cristal Cole had a “rockin’”good time supporting Lauren’s Kids first annual First Kids Gala. This rockstar inspired gala honored amazing, trailblazing advocates in our community. We are always willing to cheer and support organizations...
Everbridge, which was founded in 2002 in the aftermath of the tragic events of 9/11, with the mission of helping to keep people safe amid critical situations; has made a very generous donation to OYC. Their support enables us the opportunity to continue to provide...
OYC has been providing services and programs to countless youth and families in our community for nearly two decades. Through the benevolence of countless organizations, individuals and corporations, we have been able to offer free programming, activities and services that positively impact the lives of...
During the month of April we celebrated our committed volunteers who freely give their time and energy volunteering at Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine. We are privileged to have some of the most dedicated volunteers who work side-by-side with us, helping us provide programming...
The Overtown Youth Center team gathered together at The Urban Miami and put on their thinking caps at the Strategic Planning Meeting. The Urban Miami was the perfect setting for our team to gather and brainstorm ideas to enhance our program operations. During, the meeting...
Overtown Youth Center is proud to announce our two newest Board of Directors, Rashmi Airan and Cristal Cole. Rashmi Airan is a corporate and motivational speaker, whose has extensive experience, as well as knowledge in corporate and government law. Ms. Airan personal life experiences provided...
The Overtown Youth Center is grateful for our ongoing partnership and the work we are able to offer through our partnership with Northern Trust. We are truly delighted to be included in Northern Trust’s 2021 Philanthropic Impact Report. More than $5 million in equity investment...
We are deeply saddened, to have lost a member of the Overtown Youth Center staff and family; Shantae Whyte. Shantae was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and mentor who was also our amazingly talented Dance Instructor. Shantae initially joined the Overtown Youth Center as...
Our Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine youth were on the hunt for Easter eggs, during our wonderfully fun Easter Egg Hunt. Prior to the Easter break, our kids raced around during our after-school program gathering as many eggs as they could. Our young boys...
Superhero students from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine had a super time at the April Super Saturday event. Focused on teamwork, our superstar students had a wonderful time with outdoor games provided by the P.E. X-games. Our kids showed their super abilities as...
Each day we get closer and closer to the completion of the new the Overtown Youth Center building. Our new three-story facility will allow us to increase our capacity and serve more than 5,000 youth and families. With classrooms, a dance studio, a digital lab,...
We are proud to announce our partnership and collaboration with the University of Miami on a research education project entitled UQUEST. UQUEST, which stands for Questioning, Understanding, Experience, Scientific Thinking, will serve as an innovative way to engage elementary and minority children in underserved areas...
Children and families from the Overtown Youth Center, Honey Shine and the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School were selected to participate in a special shopping spree. Thanks to our fruitful partnership with Payless Shoe Store and longstanding relationship with Bank of America, lucky...
Superhero students from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine had a super time at the March Super Saturday event. It is important for our kids to nourish, not only their minds, but also their bodies, and with the help of Eat Well Exchange, our...
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...
