AmeriCorps Week
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…
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Student Success Derlyson Fontaine
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…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
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,…
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic was a Hole in One Success
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,…
Duty Free Americas and the Falic Family Foundation Donate $375,000
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…
A Day for Sisterhood
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…
Going On A Scavenger Hunt
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…
Band of Brothers Banding Together
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…
Oh What a Night!
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…