Spreading Holiday Cheer
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”…
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Honey Shine Donation
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…
Honey Bugs Support
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…
Overtown Youth Center’s Icy Hot “Comebaq Court”
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…
Band of Brothers – Enriching Day
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…
A Day Made Especially for a Honey Bug
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…
33 Thanksgiving Drive
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…
Bridging our Community with Technology – Overtown Children & Youth Coalition
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…
Give Miami Day 2022
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…