Program connects Overtown students with summer employers
High school students Hilairee Lubin and Andres Arcia are working this summer for an accounting firm. They got their jobs as part of a program that links youths ages 16…
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Focus on gun violence at annual Overtown Youth Center program
MIAMI (WSVN) – Gun violence was the main topic of an annual event at the Overtown Youth Center that aims to help young men in the community. Jamari Wright, one…
NBA Star Alonzo Mourning Named Laureus Sport For Good Ambassador
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, the leading non-profit organization that uses the positive power of sport to tackle society’s most pressing challenges, has announced it is joining forces with…
DJ, artist team up for kids in Overtown
Not every DJ in town for the Winter Music Conference was solely spinning. EDM star Martin Garrix and artist Alexander Mijares spent Thursday afternoon teaching kids at Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown…
Fundraiser benefits Overtown Youth Center
MIAMI (WSVN) — 7News’ Belkys Nerey served as emcee for a special youth benefit Thursday night. Nerey joined Miami Heat Legend Alonzo Mourning and his wife at the Rusty Pelican…
Alonzo Mourning Hands Out Thanksgiving Meals To Needy Families
MIAMI (CBS4)- Former Miami Heat super star Alonzo Mourning is changing people’s lives, one meal at a time. Through his charity he is giving away hundreds of meals to less…