Kids get free dental screening at Overtown Youth Center
The Miami Takeover Experience (MTO) kicked into high gear this week with two community service events during its eighth yearly visit to the area. Members of MTO come to Miami…
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Olympic Track Star Jesse Owens’ Legacy Lives On In Overtown Youth Center Mural
The legacy of Jesse Owens, the celebrated track star of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, has been memorialized on the walls of the Overtown Youth Center. Community leaders and students…
Local lawyers hit basketball court alongside ‘Zo’ in Overtown
MIAMI (WSVN) — Court was in session for some South Florida lawyers Saturday, and their star witness was an NBA legend. Former Heat center Alonzo Mourning hosted the first annual…
Overtown Youth Center students to participate in career-motivation event
Margarita Beckford, the post-high school coordinator at the Overtown Youth Center, informs students about activities planned for the month. Daniela Rios South Florida News Service Malyka Joseph, a high school…
JobsyWobsy Partners with OYC
A partnership between OYC and JobsyWobsy has recently resulted in sending Izaih Pierre & his coordinator Jamar Myers to New York! They allowed Izaih to be a part of their…
14th ANNUAL “33 THANKSGIVINGS”
The 14th Annual “33 Thanksgivings Drive” hosted by Alonzo Mourning and his Foundation continues their family tradition of providing over 400 Thanksgiving meals to families that are in need. Mourning,…
Comcast and Walgreens Announce Partnership to Address Digital Divide in Florida
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast today unveiled a new partnership with Walgreens that will extend the reach of its Internet Essentials program to nearly 300 Walgreens Pharmacy stores in South Florida. The announcement…
Kids Test Their “IRONMAN” Skills at Inaugural UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Miami Fun Run
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The inaugural UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Miami Fun Run raced around Bayfront Park today. UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound kicked-off the race, joined by Leanda Cave, four-time World Triathlon champion,…
Red Bike Studios Partners with OYC
On Wednesday, October 8th, 25 students from the Overtown Youth Center will be participating a cycling session As a new partner in the community, Red Bike approached OYC in an…