Alonzo Mourning with children from OYC Miami

OYC Miami is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2003 by NBA Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning and real estate developer Martin Z. Margulies, in hopes of creating a safe haven for children living in Overtown and neighboring communities.

Since its founding, OYC Miami has continuously provided holistic programming to erase generational cycles by providing the necessary resources to level the playing field for children, families and adults in our community.

Devoted to offering resources and services that uplift and help those in the community, OYC Miami has been a change agent for legions of people.

As a year-round servicing agency, OYC Miami positively elevates people through educational, health and wellness, social, financial and career programs.

Through a broad range of services, OYC Miami fosters hope, promotes lifelong learning and offers guidance and development, all while strengthening the entire community. Aiming to promote success across future generations, OYC Miami provides programs that positively impact the trajectory of the community.

OYC Miami maintains its commitment to strengthening communities by serving as bridge; and bringing together the elements and resources people need to thrive.

Through our innovative educational and 365-degree servicing approach, OYC Miami offers tools that gives persons the chance to flourish in life.

exterior OYC Miami sign in front of the new facility in Overtown

Our Mission

OYC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire, empower, and enrich the lives of youth, adults, and families by providing a comprehensive and long-term approach to strengthening communities.

ribbon cutting ceremony at the new STEM lab at OYC Miami

Our Vision

OYC’s vision is to deliver high quality services through a framework designed to bridge educational, social, emotional, health, and economic gaps; optimizing the full potential of those we serve.

two young girls lay in the grass as they make heart signs with their hands

Our Goal

OYC’s goal is to advance the socioeconomic trajectory of children and families in the urban core for future generations through 5 Key Pillars of Impact: Education, Enrichment and Exposure, Health, Family, and Economic Sustainability Initiatives. 

OYC Core Values graphic

Core Values

  • Competency

  • Humility

  • Accountability

  • Adaptability

  • Intentionality

Core Values

  • Competency

  • Humility

  • Accountability

  • Adaptability

  • Intentionality