The NBA Hall-of-Famer and Miami Heat legend was on hand to accept the keys Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, presented Overtown Youth Center (OYC) with a donated pickup…
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MIAMI (WSVN) – President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, Rita Case, on behalf of her organization, met with NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning Monday afternoon to present…
By Michelle MarchanteApril 20, 2025 7:38 AM First, they drop the onions into the pot. Then in go the chickpeas and garlic cloves, all under the watchful eyes of Chef Luis…
MIAMI (WSVN) – A Miami community now has a new way to receive cutting-edge medical care. 7News cameras captured a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday for the unveiling of OnMed CareStations…
By Erica RodriguezApr 10, 2025 The uninsured and under-insured have a new way to get free medical care in South Florida. The Overtown Youth Center unveiling its OnMed CareStation for…
By Raisa HabershamApril 10, 2025 4:30 AM In what is being described as the first program of its kind, Miami nonprofit organization, Circle of Brotherhood, was hired to provide security for…
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Mark a Milestone in Healthcare Access and Innovation MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OnMed, the premier tech-enabled hybrid care company, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art OnMed CareStation…
CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) – A Miami Heat legend is set to give out some holiday help. The Mourning Family Foundation is gearing up for their 25th annual turkey giveaway…
Renowned Artist Kyle Olani Adams Kicked Off Collaborative Mural Project During National Arts & Humanities Month with OYC Miami Students
Give Miami Day is here! Early giving has started, and the main event is on November 21, 2024. Give Miami Day is a chance to support local nonprofits like OYC Miami and Honey Shine,…
OYC Miami recently welcomed volunteers from Capital One Cafe, a vital community partner, to assist in preparing for our Neat Stuff Closets. Their dedication and hard work made a tremendous…
OYC Miami recently partnered with Florida Memorial University to host an informative workshop at Buena Vista. This impactful event provided participants with valuable knowledge and resources to help them achieve…
OYC’s Family Services Team launched the OYC Parent Club, a new initiative designed to involve parents and caregivers in program planning and family engagement activities throughout the year. This exciting…
We recently had an impactful visit at OYC Miami, where our founder, Alonzo Mourning, and our dedicated team welcomed Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz and former Congressman Kendrick Meek for a…
Mark your calendars for Give Miami Day on November 21, 2024, hosted by the Miami Foundation, a powerful opportunity to support OYC Miami and Honey Shine as we continue to…
October 16th will forever be known as OYC Miami Day, and we are deeply honored by this incredible recognition. This special day celebrates over two decades of dedicated service to…
We are thrilled to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Neat Stuff Closet at Hibiscus Elementary School, sponsored by the Brady Hunter Foundation. This exciting initiative, supported by Principal Viñas…
OYC Miami’s gender-specific initiative, Band of Brothers, recently hosted an empowering “Kickback” event that brought together young men for an evening of inspiration and connection. The event featured our founder,…
Family Movie Night was a marquee event, earning a five-star review from everyone who attended! The event brought families together for an evening of connection, joy, and unforgettable memories. At…
Outstanding Achievement goes out to residents of Buena Vista Apartments, who recently graduated from OYC’s Digital Skills for Life Program sponsored by Unidos. Thanks to support from Joined Development, graduates…
“Hats Off” is Tracy Wilson Mourning’s signature staple affair for Honey Shine, Inc.’s annual fundraising event. “Hats Off” is regarded as one of Miami’s premiere events of the social season!…
At OYC Miami, we believe in the transformative power of STEM education and the positive impact it makes in academics! Our program partner, Do Good 4 -1, conducted an engaging…
OYC Miami had the honor of welcoming amazing volunteers from West Point! These dedicated young men, women and future leaders, helped facilitate our after-school learning by helping with homework.📚 📝…
The general election is Tuesday, November 5th. General participation is crucial, and every vote matters! Make your voice heard—early voting starts October 21st until November 3rd in Miami-Dade and Broward…
OnMed CareStation hosted a Mixer at OYC Miami to celebrate the launch of South Florida’s first tele-health kiosk. This event aimed to emphasize the significance of the CareStation and demonstrate…
OYC Miami is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students who have been awarded 2-year scholarships through the Take Stock in Children program! This exciting milestone underscores our…
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! OYC Miami has been selected as a grant recipient from the NBA Foundation. This incredible opportunity marks a significant milestone…
This year, the Honey Bugs eagerly embraced the exhilarating challenges of Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day, which featured a variety of engaging activities such as obstacle courses, tug-of-water, and a…
Thank you to the Inside Out School of Etiquette for hosting a delightful Table Etiquette session for our girls during Camp Honey Shine! 🍴 This insightful workshop offered valuable lessons…
It’s a beautiful day for a jewel to shine! 💎💛 The 14th Annual Jewel Summit; led by our founder Honey Child Tracy, provided gems of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to…
It was a fantastic day at Camp Honey Shine as the girls embarked on a memorable trip to Barry University, one of South Florida’s most picturesque college campuses. Throughout the…
The University of Miami Football student-athletes visited OYC this summer and provided our youth with an in-person lesson on the game of football. This fun mini athletic camp taught our…
OYC Miami and Honey Shine’s Summer Emerald Dream Showcase was the ideal conclusion to an unforgettable summer. The youth displayed their talents through music, song, dance, cheer, and art. Before…
We came, we summer camped, and we conquered! OYC Summer Camp wrapped up in style with a day filled with games, activities, a summer jam, and a backpack and supplies…
OYC L💙🧡❤️ves their Volunteers! A big shoutout and heartfelt thank you to @vouschurch for helping us prepare our youth for back-to-school. Community support is essential in our work, and helps…
Thank you Miami Dade Trial Lawyers for hosting a day filled with professional development. The day included various professional development sessions, such as “Getting the Most Out of Your Internship:…
Young boys from OYC banded together at our Annual Band of Brother’s summit. This yearly summit is our immersive and signature male program. Band of Brothers is a year-long gender-specific…
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between OYC Miami and OnMed Carestation, bringing the first-ever OnMed CareStation to South Florida! 🌟 With a steadfast commitment to health and…
OYC Miami fosters hope, promotes lifelong learning, and provides wraparound services to bridge the socio-economic gaps for youth and families in its communities. The addition of the OnMed CareStation will…
Our kids were super excited for the first Super Saturday of the year. Sponsored by students from Miami-Dade College’s Beta Kappa Iota, our kids had a jam-packed day full of…
Local Miami high school sophomores Luca Benito and Andrew Ajmani, the sons of two female entrepreneurs, were disillusioned after completing an entrepreneurship class because it failed to deliver the value…
Ohhhh…the places they will go! OYC’s Miami Class of 2024 high school graduates celebrated this momentous occasion at a senior banquet hosted at the Rusty Pelican. Surrounded by parents, as well…
OYC Miami’s young scholars embarked on an enlightening civic engagement journey to Washington, D.C., thanks to the generous support of the Close Up Foundation and United Way. During the trip,…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure as Camp Honey Shine is about to kick off! The anticipation is building as the countdown to summer begins, and we are buzzing…
This past March, our Honey Bugs were buzzing with excitement as they embarked on a college tour to Howard University! Did you know that Howard University holds a special place…
At OYC Miami, we recognize the profound impact that books have on educational growth and development. Storytime holds a special place in our hearts, fostering a love for reading and…
We’re excited to share that we’ve received a $2 million gift from the Yield Giving Open Call! The Yield Giving Open Call – managed by Lever for Change – focused…
AmeriCorps brings out the best of America through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith and representatives on behalf of Congresswomen Fredrica Wilson held a Roundtable Discussion with AmeriCorps…
In a recent culinary session, the young members of OYC Miami experienced a delightful journey into the world of healthy eating and cooking, thanks to the partnership with Common Threads.…
OYC Miami had the immense pleasure of hosting a truly remarkable visitor: the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. The Duchess, who possesses an unparalleled amount of compassion and dedication to…
NBA legends Alonzo Mourning and Udonis Haslem are unwavering in their commitment to uplifting African American communities in Miami, showcasing their devotion through their charitable outlets: Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) and The Udonis Haslem Foundation.
On Saturday, April 13, South Florida witnessed a full day of service and celebration as local organizations and community members rallied together for a worthy cause.
The City of Miami recently witnessed a star-studded fund-raiser event. And the bond created by the city’s premier basketball team, the Miami Heat, was visible for everyone to see. Hosted by Miami icon and 7x All-Star-turned philanthropist Alonzo Mourning and his wife Tracy Wilson Mourning, the World Red Eye described the event as a night of celebration and philanthropy. Some of the notable appearances included former Miami Heat stars like Udonis Haslem and Dwayne Wade.
OYC Miami’s 20th Anniversary Celebration as reported by NBC 6 News.
“The fundraising event will commemorate two decades of service to children, families, and adults in urban communities across Miami-Dade and South Florida, in addition to celebrating the grand opening of OYC Miami’s new facility, which was completed in July 2023,” according to a press release issued to announce the event.
Dwayne Wade, Alonzo Mourning, and Udonis Haslem at the Overtown Youth Center 20th Anniversary event.
Ne-Yo pauses for a photo at the Overtown Youth Center’s 20th Anniversary event.
Former Miami Heat center and current Heat executive Alonzo Mourning is ready to celebrate this weekend. Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning are hosting the Overtown Youth Center Miami’s “It’s All Overtown” 20th Year Celebration Platinum Affair on Saturday night at the newly constructed and redesigned OYC.
Alonzo Mourning is reflecting on his connection to the Miami community with a heartfelt message ties to a significant anniversary and fundraiser.
Former Miami Heat center and current Heat executive Alonzo _Mourning is ready to celebrate this weekend. Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning are hosting the Overtown Youth Center Miami’s “It’s All Overtown” 20th Year Celebration Platinum Affair on Saturday night at the newly constructed and redesigned OYC.
Celebrating two decades of serving the community, Miami’s Overtown Youth Center is gearing up for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, April 13.
Celebrating two decades of serving the community, Miami’s Overtown Youth Center is gearing up for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, April 13.
Alonzo Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning are set to host a significant philanthropic event, “It’s All Overtown” 20th Year Celebration Platinum Affair, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, presented by AshBritt. This monumental evening marks two decades of dedication by the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) to empowering the Miami-Dade and South Florida communities.
Ms. Tracy and the Honey Bugs from Norland Senior High School kicked off the new year with an inspiring Meet and Greet featuring author Kenisha Anthony. Kenisha shared her powerful…
Congratulations to the recent graduates of our Nurturing Parenting Program. Over the session, parents learned various ways to communicate effectively, instill positivity, and the workshop also offer tips on ways…
For MLK’s Day of Service, OYC’s Americorp members embraced Dr. King’s profound words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’’ They dedicated their time…
OYC Miami just kicked off its “Build Your Own Business” Workshop series in the AT&T Connected Learning Center. This entrepreneurial and business activity is geared towards helping people grow and…
We are thrilled to announce that OYC Miami has received a remarkable donation from the Miami-Dade Impact Collective. This group is composed of dynamic and compassionate women who contribute to…
The OYC Miami youth basketball team showcased their skills and brought their A-game to the court at the Betty T. Ferguson Community Center. With a resounding swooshhhhh, they kicked off…
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic was held at the stunning and picturesque Biltmore Hotel. This star-studded tournament, gathered celebrities and golf enthusiasts from all around to raise money for OYC Miami…
Our kids were super excited for the first Super Saturday of the year. Sponsored by students from Miami-Dade College’s Beta Kappa Iota, our kids had a jam-packed day full of…
What time is it… IT’S STEM Time!!! What a fantastic night of family fun and STEM learning at OYC Miami’s AshBrit Stem Lab! Our families came together to create unique…
We are thrilled to announce that our AT&T Connected Learning Center partners have generously provided us with 200 laptops, which helps to bridge the social divide and ensure equal access…
The Hive staff was busily buzzing during their recent visit to OYC Miami. The Hive, which is a great place that provides teens with a chance to explore their passion…
‘Tis the season to be not only jolly but also the season of giving! 🎁✨ We are incredibly grateful to Stichiz for inviting our Honey Bugs to Footlocker “The Heart…
JOY to the world 🎄💛 Our honey bugs had a memorable shopping experience at the grand reopening ceremony of Macy’s Beauty at Dadeland Shopping Mall. The girls took part in…
The OYC Parent team kicked off 8 days of giving… to all OYC parents with treats for parents. During the 8 days, parents were gifted with presents that will bring…
The OYC Miami Program participated in team-building exercises to build unity and strength in the Boich Companies Creative Studio Art Room! Our team had a phenomenal time painting with Paint…
This year’s Mourning Family Foundation holiday party celebration was indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Hosted by the Mourning Family Foundation, Alonzo Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning, shared…
We are immensely grateful for the support and generosity we received on Give Miami Day for OYC Miami and Honey Shine. The contributions we received make a significant impact and…
Our youth’s inner artist shined through during the Art of Furniture 3rd Annual Experience. Our kids were able to create masterful art pieces. The weekend was filled with creativity, inspiration,…
This past Thanksgiving, we were thrilled to celebrate the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive. Since the start of the annual Thanksgiving drive, we have been grateful for the overwhelming support and…
MIAMI (WSVN) – NBA Hall of Famer, Alonzo Mourning hosted his 23rd annual Thanksgiving drive. Families passed through the Overtown Youth Center for boxes of Thanksgiving goodies that will help…
This article was originally published on WSVN.com 11/21/23 https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/nba-hall-of-famer-hosts-23rd-thanksgiving-drive-for-miami-community/amp/ MIAMI (WSVN) – NBA Hall of Famer, Alonzo Mourning hosted his 23rd annual Thanksgiving drive. Families passed through the Overtown…
We are incredibly grateful to Ben and Jerry’s for their generous support and delicious ice cream donation during our fall festivities. Their contribution brought smiles and joy to the faces…
In October, Honey Shine launched its Mentoring Monday series, which brings speakers in to lead workshops and sessions with our Honey Bugs. We were thrilled to have Tracy, as our…
The Coral Gables Community Foundation, which was founded in 1991, honored our very own Honey Shine Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning with the Community Award. This illustrious honor, which was presented…
Our kids spared some time and struck out at Sparez bowling alley. Thanks to the Jason Taylor Foundation and Miami Dolphin Running Back Raheem Mostert. This memorable event was for…
Thanks to Sony Music Group, our students fell in love with fall. OYC Miami had a fall festival thanks to Sony Music’s Second Annual Season of Giving Campaign. Hosted by…
We asked 100 OYC families “To name their favorite game night,”…and the number one answer was…OYC Family Feud Game Night‼️ OYC families participated in a Family Feud Game Night, hosted…
During the week of October 16th, our I.C.E. or Inspiring Civic Engagement Initiative kicked off a social media campaign about ‘Why do you vote?’. We asked social media users to…
OYC Post High students were dressed in pink for a definite purpose… Breast Cancer Awareness. Our post high student’s passion and dedication shined brightly as they organized a walk and…
Are you civically engaged? During the month of September, OYC kicked off its Inspire Civic Engagement initiatives, or I.C.E., on National Voter Registration Day. OYC staff registered to do their…
We are proud to announce our partnership with AT&T with the launch of the Connected Learning Center. The AT&T Connected Learning Center at OYC Miami is one of 26 launched…
Fit. Fun. Fantastic. OYC’s College and Career team partnered with This Black Girl Fit, to promote health and wellness in our community. OYC’s College and Career team aimed to provide…
South Florida’s Historical Black University, Florida Memorial University, hosted an internship fair where OYC met with bright scholars from the university. OYC was honored to participate in this engagement event,…
Honey Bugs went up…up…and away as they learned about fearless women in aviation. Aviation Day, which was hosted by the Women in Aviation South Florida Chapter explored the aviation field,…
Honey Shine Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning and Claudia Lumor had a true cultural connection during a recent tour of the new OYC building. Ms. Claudia, who is the founder of…
OYC Miami CEO Tina Brown and Chief Development Officer Yance Torres gave a tour of the progress of the new OYC Miami with Florida International University President @fiupres5 and staff,…
OYC Miami attended a luncheon hosted by Miami-Dade College #FinsCare. The luncheon was attended by organizations that partner with Miami-Dade College and make indelible and powerful impacts in the community.…
School has begun, and with it, OYC Miami’s after-school program has also commenced! Our after-school programming is in full swing, offering a wide range of activities. From academic support and…
The 2023-2024 school year began with an inspiring OYC staff meeting led by Alonzo Mourning and OYC’s CEO Tina Brown. Our team works year-round to enhance and inspire lives, and…
Thank you to the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition for providing our girls with the incredible opportunity to participate in the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers…
Our honey bugs had the incredible opportunity to visit Camp Katina, an annual two-day gymnastics and life skills camp. Now in its 16th year, Camp Katina serves as a motivational…
Honey Shine’s end-of-the-summer showcase is the best ending to an amazing summer! During the summer our girls forged a path of enlightenment and discovery, and our end of the summer…
OYC Miami has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Defender Service Award in the Service Honoree category. Voting is easy and takes less than a minute. Click the…
OYC youth have tons of talent, and it was evident at our end-of-the-summer talent showcase. These shining bright stars wowed the audience with stellar singing, rapping, acting, and dancing. This…
It was an absolutely great day for fun, games, and activities. Our summer campers celebrated the end of summer with a Back-to-School Jam and Backpack Drive. Each student received a…
In July, OYC participated in The Children’s Trust Family Expo. This great event gave us the chance to meet with parents, discuss our programs and enroll kids in our after…
Our Honey Bugs accepted the challenge and put their all into Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day. The day included a chant-off, where all the girls showed their Honey Shine spirit…
OYC Miami’s summer was filled with lots of captivating activities that challenged our summer camper’s ingenuity and creativity. Our summer campers met and exceeded the challenge all summer long and…
Young boys from OYC banded together at our annual Band of Brother’s summit. This yearly summit is our immersive and signature male program. Band of Brothers, formerly known as Save…
During Camp Honey Shine, our honey bugs met Olympic Medalist, Maritza McClendon, the first African-American woman to make the USA Olympic Swimming Team. Martiza hosted a Swim Clinic for girls…
The 13th Annual Jewel Summit; led by our founder Tracy Wilson Mourning, provided gems of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to the women and girls in attendance. Under the theme Igniting…
Amerant Bank, the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, recently announced a new partnership with the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami), a renowned nonprofit, that provides year-round comprehensive services to…
Amerant Bank, the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, recently announced a new partnership with the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami), a renowned nonprofit, that provides year-round comprehensive services to…
Thank you Mark Cesar from C&T Design and Equipment Company for donating all the kitchen equipment for the cafeteria in our new facility. The generous contribution received will outfit OYC’s…
At Camp Honey Shine we believe in the importance of service and giving back to the community. Recently, our Honey Bugs participated in a “beach clean up day” where debris…
Camp Honey Shine is in full effect, and the camp is filled with laughter, friendship, and endless adventures. Camp Honey Shine encourages the balancing of mind, body and soul and…
Are you interested in becoming a mentor? …volunteering with our agency? Or give back to the community?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ OYC is always looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in our organization. With…
City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens toured the new OYC Miami. Honey Shine founder, Tracy Wilson Mourning, provided insightful details regarding the programs we offer to youth, families, and adults.…
OYC Miami congratulated their graduating high school students with a celebratory dinner banquet. Surrounded by parents, OYC Miami staff, and Board Members, the students were recognized for their remarkable accomplishments.…
When you combine great ambiance, delectable food, and a room full of excellent company, you have the ingredients for an exceptional affair. This year’s Hats Off Luncheon – She BOSS…
Equally important to Honey Shine’s mission to empower girls while encouraging the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and women, the program also knows the importance of feeding…
Did you know that OYC offers Digital Skills Training for adults? These training sessions provide adults with technology tools to advance their professional skills. Over the course of five weeks…
OYC Miami and Honey Shine hosted a Women’s Empowerment Breakfast to celebrate the women who work daily at OYC and Honey Shine as mentors, teachers and role models to hundreds…
From January to May, OYC Miami hosts bi-monthly Super Saturdays; days in which youth are provided with educational and enriching STEM activities. Always overflowing with superness, our superhero students have…
Sisterhood …. Togetherness…and … Unity …were the lessons that our Honey Bugs learned during the day of Sisterhood at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Together with girls from Break…
Traci Wilson Mourning appears on NBC 6 News to discuss how Honey Shine helps young girls and women to reach their full potential.
Overtown is a slum and the last place you’d expect to see real estate whiz, revered art collector, and poster man for the rich and powerful Marty Margulies. But there…
Shaquille O’Neal never passes up an opportunity to poke fun at his buddy Charles Barkley. And he has Alonso Mourning, a former rival turned teammate and close friend, to thank…
Dade County Federal Credit Union recently donated more than $43,000 to the Overtown Youth Center. The donation will fund summer programs for students from ages 15 to 17 and will…
OYC Miami’s dynamic CEO – Tina Brown – was an honoree at the Miami Foundation’s Eight Annual State of Black Philanthropy. This event highlighted and recognized powerful changemakers in our…
We are excited to partner with Dade County Federal Credit Union and City of Miami for Summer Jobs Connect. Summer Jobs Connect provides youth between the ages of 14 to…
OYC’s got plenty of talent, and our kids put on a SHOW to culminate and celebrate Black History. Song, dance and spoken word were the highlights of our amazing “Lift…
OYC Miami’s 2022 Annual Report is NOW available. Find out more about the transformative work we are doing in the community, and the impact we are making with the help…
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables and The Confidante staff pulled all the Valentine’s bells & whistles during their Super Saturday takeover this past February. The Hyatt World Cares volunteers got all…
Our Miramar Honey Bugs had a wonderfully inspiring visit from City of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. This special visit took place at City of Miramar Parks Ansin Sports Complex. We…
The month of February is filled with positive and impactful programming centered around education, health, enrichment & exposure, family services and economic sustainability. A University of Miami Medical Resident hosted…
OYC Miami welcomed two visits from the Miami Foundation teams during this month. The team of managers and directors from the Miami Foundation, toured the building to see and learn…
Congratulations to the dynamic founder of Honey Shine, Tracy Wilson Mourning, for being an honoree at the GLITZ AFRICA SHE BOSS Networking Brunch. Tracy’s work in the community transcends many…
Our partners from Do Good 41 hosted the kick off of a STEM Series for OYC Middle School students focused on learning foundational skills associated with computers and technology. During this…
The first Super Saturday of the year was absolutely super-ific. The day was filled with learning, combined with fun and fitness, which made a great day. We encouraged our youth…
We tee’d off this year’s Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic with 26 foursomes vying for the chance to win the winners title. Every year we can count on the charitable giving…
Alonzo Mourning was at the new OYC for a Capital Campaign Hard Hat Tour with CEO of Lennar Stuart Miller, President of the Lennar Foundation Marshall Ames, and Manny Kadre…
Our community partner Bank of America made sure our kids looked especially dapper during the holidays, by sponsoring haircuts. Forty boys received haircuts just in time for the holidays, which…
As a funded 21st Century Community Learning Center through the Florida Department of Education, OYC offers monthly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities for the whole family. In December,…
Did you know that OYC offers a Digital Skills Program for adults? Through funding support from UnidosUS, OYC is offering the Digital Skills for Life program to adults ages 18…
The magic of the Holiday Season was in full bloom at the Mourning Family Holiday Party. Our OYCMiami kids and Honey Shine girls had a wonderful experience, spreading and receiving…
The latest Honey Shine programming is located at New Renaissance Middle School in the City of Miramar, and our girls got centered and focused during their after school programming with…
Tis the season to sparkle, give and bless others!!! The National Basketball Wives Association and This Is About Humanity partnered with Honey Shine and OYC Families to participate in their…
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”…
Shaquille O’Neal for all his dominance on the court has continued to be an influential figure off it. Since his retirement over a decade ago, O’Neal is fondly remembered for…
Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning have teamed up once again to bring smiles to Miami. The NBA legends have collaborated to establish a basketball court and center for local youth. WSVN News Miami reported…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This year we kicked off Give Miami Day’s official giving day with a wonderful event hosted by the Mane Group Salon. The fun-filled event to benefit Honey Shine’s Give Miami Day…
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…
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…
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…
For the third consecutive year, OYC families benefitted from the generosity of the Thanksgiving Basket Brigade sponsorship which affords families in our program with a basket filled with items to…
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…
Give Miami Day 2022 was kicked off with a tremendous “Surprise & Delight” charitable gift from the Miami Foundation. This giving season was like no other, and we are always…
The Children’s Trust CEO Jim Haj, along with our CEO Tina Brown, and staff from both organizations had a hard hat tour of the new OYC. We are always thrilled…
When our OYC students go off to college, we still stay abreast of things occurring in their life, as we know the importance of staying connecting to them as they…
Two Miami Heat legends and two of the best centers in NBA history are unveiling a new place to play in a South Florida neighborhood. Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning…
Mark your calendar for the most important giving day in Miami-Dade County…Nov. 17 is Give Miami Day. Give Miami Day is the Miami Foundation’s annual giving event. Over the course…
The holiday season is upon us, and OYC and Honey Shine need your help in spreading some holiday cheer. Donate a new toy or sponsor a child this holiday season…
OYC staff had a great time during a Common Threads cooking demonstration. This informative event taught our staff how to prepare meals using healthier supplements. During the school year our students…
Florida Blue, a partner and friend of OYC, had a guided tour of our building’s construction progress led by our Chief Development Officer, Yance Torres. The President of Florida Blue,…
Our honey bugs had their first Enrichment Day of the school year! When school is closed during the school year, Honey Shine offers a full day of programming for our…
Huge congratulations are in order for two of our OYC Post High young adults Eric and Jeremiah, who both graduated from the MDC Fire Academy! We are truly proud to…
September 10th is officially The Children’s Trust Day, and this memorable day is historic as it is the kickoff celebration for The Trust’s 20th Anniversary. The invaluable contributions made to…
NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and the Jason Taylor Foundation gave our youth a one-of-a-kind experience with a $300 cool gear shopping spree at Old Navy. OYC youth were…
This summer girls from Honey Shine participated in a summer employment program and had the exciting opportunity to work at LVMH. LVMH is one of our most committed community partners,…
We had a great time at our Family STEM Night learning about sustainable, healthy foods and how to create a garden. Parents took part in this learning demonstration, with their…
OYC Miami, along with the United Way Miami participated in a Resume Review and Mock Interview, hosted by our outstanding community partners from LVMH and Chase. This powerful workshop was…
Our founder Alonzo Mourning, along with our CEO Tina Brown meet with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and her staff to discuss future goals for OYC Miami. Miami-Dade County…
We can never say Thank You enough to our community partners and champions, for their earnest commitment to supporting growth, missions and goal to serve and assist the children and…
It’s official… Camp Honey Shine 2022 is over… and we commemorated the end of camp with a showcase. Our talented and dynamic honey bugs displayed their talents in an extraordinary…
Our dedicated community partner and supporter Tito’s Vodka hosted an event for our adult professionals at the Tito’s Talk Shop. The evening featured complimentary haircuts, manicures, drinks and appetizers. Tito’s…
August was full of exciting news and events, and during this month we hosted our first ever “Hats Off” Hard Hat Tour of the new OYC Miami. This in-depth and…
Our honey bugs had a great time at Camp Katina. Camp Katina is an annual 2-day gymnastics and life skills camp, that teaches girls about gymnastics and self-esteem. During this…
Honey Shine is EXPANDING, and recently launched its first Honey Shine Program in Miramar, Florida. This program will continue Honey Shine’s mission to mentor and inspire through the balancing of…
Each year we partner with the Overtown Children & Youth Coalition to provide our graduating high school students will laptops. These laptops are an essential tool for our students’ higher…
Our summer campers celebrated the end of summer with a Back-to-School Health and Wellness Carnival, presented by our host sponsors Calder & Caleb Awesome Foundation and Angels for Humanity. This…
OYC Miami is proud to announce our newest Board of Director, Dr. Carol Biggs. Dr. Biggs, who is the SVP & Chief Nursing Executive for Jackson Health System, brings a…
Our girls took part in an enlightening seminar at Camp Honey Shine, with Tracy Wilson-Mourning, hosted by our community partner LVMH. This nurturing experience garnered the girls with a different…
This summer OYC Post High young adults completed an immersive program of storytelling with Today at Apple Creative Studios. This exciting partnership is a part of a grant project that…
We are very excited to announce that CareerSource South Florida presented our students with a total of 25 scholarships for the upcoming school year. These scholarships will assist college bound…
Save Our Sons is a hallmark initiative that was developed to enhance the lives of young men in Overtown and surrounding communities. On July 29th, OYC Miami hosted the Save…
The construction of our new facility is an amazing sight to see, and we are thrilled to provide sneak peek tours to our community partners. Tracy Wilson-Mourning, along with our…
This summer, young men and women from OYC Miami spent their summer-break in the workplace. Through Summer Jobs Connect Miami; in partnership with the City of Miami, our youth have…
Honey Shine Honey Bugs accepted the challenge and put their all into Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day. The obstacle courses and physical activities were no match for our girls. They…
OYC Miami participated in The Children’s Trust Family Expo, and offered information about our program services to those in attendance. OYC Miami’s team discussed the wealth of resources and opportunities…
Girls from Camp Honey Shine were visited by the incredible and inspiring author, Crystal V. Carroll. Ms. Carroll shared her whimsical book Today I Saw A Ladybug. This loving and…
Bringing the community together is a group effort and requires a tremendous amount of support. We are tremendously proud to have the staunch support of Florida State Representative James Bush,…
The end of the school year is cause for celebration for most kids, but we celebrate the end of the school year by recognizing OYC’s and Honey Shine’s graduating high…
Our all-girls summer camp has officially begun! Camp Honey Shine; which is on the beautiful and serene campus of the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, will build social, physical…
School is out, and OYC’s Summer Camp is in full swing! Our summer camp is filled with entertaining, educational and thrilling activities that get our kinds energized with fun and…
Are you interested in getting involved and participating in OYC’s and Honey Shine’s summer programming? Well look no further…because you can sign up today and tour one of our summer…
Thank you New York Life Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance for our new Aim High grant! We are so proud to work with our amazing middle schoolers, and prepare them…
A huge congratulations to our OYC College Career Post High Student, Jacaree Eason, who successfully completed Miami-Dade College’s Fire Academy. Prior to joining the fire academy, Jacaree completed the Maurice…
Young men and women from OYC attended orientation for Today at Apple Store Creative Studios Miami. This exciting partnership is a part of a grant project that will offer free…
This past June was marked with lots of remarkable accomplishments and celebratory moments. Our organization is led by a group of dynamic individuals, who passionately advocate for our mission. With…
We are always excited to have our community partners visit and see the progress of our new facility. Staff from Miami-Dade County’s Office of the Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, along…
Our last Super Saturday of the school year was like no other; as it was taken over by the volunteers, professionals and staff from Duke University. This super fun day…
The entire OYCMiami family is filled with pride as we are a recipient of The Children’s Trust Champions for Children Program of the Year Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes our…
Nelson Black, Brian Hollenback, Ryan Hagerty and others were in town during the New Market Tax Credit Summit. OYC is the recipient of a $20 million New Market Tax Credit,…
Amazing! Enlightening! Transformative … are the powerful results of this year Jewel Summit. Under the theme of “Finding Her Muse,” the Jewel Summit was an awakening journey, where women and…
Stylish hats, fashionable golf attire and excited golfers were all in place and ready to support Honey Shine during Tracy Wilson Mourning’s “Hats Off” Women, Wellness & Golf. This annual…
May was filled with lots of exciting and wonderful news, as well as events; and it was especially great for Alonzo Mourning, who was inducted into the Jason Taylor Foundation…
For some fashion is a way of life, a state of being and a way to transform the ordinary, and girls from Honey Shine had the chance to explore fashionable…
Tracy Mourning, along with CEO, Tina Brown and OYC Board Member Cristal Cole had a “rockin’”good time supporting Lauren’s Kids first annual First Kids Gala. This rockstar inspired gala honored…
Everbridge, which was founded in 2002 in the aftermath of the tragic events of 9/11, with the mission of helping to keep people safe amid critical situations; has made a…
OYC has been providing services and programs to countless youth and families in our community for nearly two decades. Through the benevolence of countless organizations, individuals and corporations, we have…
During the month of April we celebrated our committed volunteers who freely give their time and energy volunteering at Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine. We are privileged to have…
The Overtown Youth Center team gathered together at The Urban Miami and put on their thinking caps at the Strategic Planning Meeting. The Urban Miami was the perfect setting for…
Overtown Youth Center is proud to announce our two newest Board of Directors, Rashmi Airan and Cristal Cole. Rashmi Airan is a corporate and motivational speaker, whose has extensive experience,…
The Overtown Youth Center is grateful for our ongoing partnership and the work we are able to offer through our partnership with Northern Trust. We are truly delighted to be…
We are deeply saddened, to have lost a member of the Overtown Youth Center staff and family; Shantae Whyte. Shantae was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and mentor who was…
Our Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine youth were on the hunt for Easter eggs, during our wonderfully fun Easter Egg Hunt. Prior to the Easter break, our kids raced…
Superhero students from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine had a super time at the April Super Saturday event. Focused on teamwork, our superstar students had a wonderful time…
Each day we get closer and closer to the completion of the new the Overtown Youth Center building. Our new three-story facility will allow us to increase our capacity and…
We are proud to announce our partnership and collaboration with the University of Miami on a research education project entitled UQUEST. UQUEST, which stands for Questioning, Understanding, Experience, Scientific Thinking,…
Children and families from the Overtown Youth Center, Honey Shine and the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School were selected to participate in a special shopping spree. Thanks to…
Superhero students from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine had a super time at the March Super Saturday event. It is important for our kids to nourish, not only…
Soon-to-be high school graduates from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine participated in a Spring Break College Tour. During the course of a week our youth were able to…
The new Overtown Youth Center building is nearing the final completion stages, and we are always excited to share our Capital Campaign progress with our dedicated supporters. AT&T is one…
Our kids sprang into Spring Break with jubilation. This year’s Spring Break Camp was jammed packed with fun, educational resources and activities that inspired, enriched and empowered. From spending a…
We teamed up with Miami Diaper Bank to provide resources to persons with infants in our community. People were donated diapers, wipes and other baby essentials during a drive-up giveaway.…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine youth indulged on yummy and mouthwatering African-American dishes during a Black History luncheon. This feast fit for kings and queens, was a part of…
The Overtown Youth Center graduated its 4th cohort of participants from the We Are UnidosUs Latinos in Finance Job Training Program. This valuable partnerships in conjunction with Bank of America,…
Overtown Youth Center Board Member, Eric Vander, who is the Senior Market Executive of Broward County for Northern Trust, along with his colleagues toured the building progression of our 62,620…
The Overtown Youth Center was invited, along with other local businesses, organizations and community leaders, to witness as Wells Fargo made an extraordinary announcement. Wells Fargo, which is known for…
Alonzo Mourning is seen as larger than life– an idol, a legend, the GOAT! At Overtown Youth Center however, though admired and loved, Alonzo is the mentor, the leader and…
We would like to congratulate our very own, Mikese Lovett, a Sophomore at Miami Edison Sr. High School, on being the first place recipient in the Future Business Leaders of…
We feel humbled and honored to be part of the Celebration of Life at Booker T. Washington High School, for our former student, Zedekiah Peacock. Zedekiah was a beacon of…
The Overtown Youth Center Family Services team hosted a “fruitful event” to educate, engage and empower families in our community!– “A Day of Family and Community Connection” where the Green…
The Overtown Youth Center & Honey Shine are one of 16 organizations across the country awarded a grant through the new Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation…
Our superstar students dove into STEM based activities filled with learning and fun during the Super Saturdays kick-off and subsequent events. Super Saturdays offers students academic support and the opportunity…
The Overtown Youth Center hosted an EDEN Place pop-up distribution where our dedicated team distributed clothing, shoes, books, and food boxes to benefit the community. The distribution took place at…
For most families and children, a digital world represents the answer to excelling in schoolwork and careers, but for many, technology may represent falling behind due to lack of access…
For many years RJKB Charitable Family Foundation has funded OYC’s food program providing healthy, hot and nutritional meals. The RJKB Dinner Program allows our organization to combat food scarcity for…
The Overtown Youth Center & Honey Shine Inc. offers a wide range of services, including substance abuse prevention. These preventive services are embedded in the agency’s Social Emotional Learning Initiative…
Our youth had the privilege of visiting The Stone of Hope National monument that is located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., a statue that pays…
Looking for a unique gift for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion? Look no further! Purchase a personalized BRICK and impress that special someone in your life. What better way…
Please join us in welcoming two new partnerships to our team, BNY Mellon, the bank of Mellon Corp. and McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm. Both are pro bono…
There’s no I in team and this group is worthy of the love and respect!! Great time was had at Est. 33 Thai Craft Kitchen and Brewery in Brickell City…
Our families had an eventful and exciting afternoon making some holiday memories! We invited Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. families and staff for a holiday family portrait mini…
NBWA in partnership with the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. surprised 13 families with a holiday toy drive on December 4th in Doral. In addition to toys, food…
This holiday season was off the charts! YnG DnA teamed up with Wade Family Foundation on its 1st Annual Shop With YnG DnA Event, surprising 10 of our Overtown Youth…
Overtown Youth Center continues to thrive in helping parents and families achieve their career goals through our banking training! We congratulate our UnidosUS graduates, who embarked on their banking career…
Our community partner, Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC) donated laptops to 11 of our Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. students, grades kindergarten through 2nd grade. Students were…
We celebrated at the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School a key partnership with Payless Shoes under the remarkable leadership of CEO Jared Margolis & his team, and our…
We are beaming with pride as our Overtown Youth Center Alumna, Quan, has earned her Masters of Social Work from Barry University with a focus on trauma informed care. Quan…
Please join us in congratulating Jeanice Princess Escarment, a Honey Bug Alumna of Honey Shine Inc., as she prepares for the grand opening of her storefront shop, Princess Shop, in…
Mourning Family Foundation’s Annual Holiday party presented by Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. was exactly what Santa and his Elves ordered! A jolly & festive event filled with…
Happy New Year We hope that time off during the holidays provided each of you some time to reflect, re-energize, regroup and re-focus… Last year was an extremely BUSY year…
Heritage Fuego event by Cochon555 took place at the legendary Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables on Tuesday, November 9th. The event brought together 20 top chefs to cook over a…
A group of our OYC high school students were granted the opportunity to take part in the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Project GE:NES, (Project GENES | Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (nicklauschildrens.org)…
Chairwoman of our Board, Michelle Febres made a surprise visit to Williams Park to read to the children and families we serve. Our Story Time at Eden Place program supports…
On November 18th, our OYC and Honey Shine teams along with several board members hosted a Hard Hat Tour of the construction site of our new facility, slated to open…
We are months away from finishing the construction of our new building and completing our Capital Campaign project. Members of our executive team are now meeting weekly with the construction…
For the first time in over a year our OYC team was able to host an in- person executive Board Meeting with our members. The pandemic has caused us to…
On Monday, November 22nd representatives from LVMH joined our elementary and middle school students for a “Day of Gratitude” arts and crafts project. The project helped students open up and…
Together we are bridging the gap this holiday season. For many families in our community, the impact of this pandemic continues to affect the needs of their household. This is…
Our partners and friends from La Rosa Realty joined our team for a second year in a row to provide over 100 baskets to families for this Thanksgiving holiday. The…
For the second consecutive year, our annual Thanksgiving distribution is made possible by the generosity from the Calder & Caleb Awesome Foundation. As in the previous year, the Sloan family…
Another great Give Miami Day in the books! We are deeply grateful to all of our supporters for the love and support you showed during the online fundraising event. This…
Give Miami Day is one of the nation’s biggest 24- hour giving event. Each year we participate to raise dollars to support our mission to ensure that the youth and…
As you have heard us say many times before, partnerships are key! We are extremely honored to be the recipient of a grant from the Salah Foundation, that will benefit…
We would like to congratulate our Post High student Jacarre Eason, for successfully completing the Maurice L. Kemp EMS cadet program. This program provides mentoring and coaching for persons embarking…
In order to better accommodate the needs of our growing number of participants, we’ve added a new feature to our website. We are excited to announce that our website is…
Families and communities are essential components of students’ lives, imagination and academic success. On October 28th we hosted our first of many, Family Story Time event, where students and their…
” Behind every student who believes in themselves, is a teacher who believed in them first.” – Unknown We would like to acknowledge all the great educators within our community…
Honey Shine’s mission is to encourage the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and young women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future. Through mentoring, character development, fitness…
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Mrs. Tina Brown and Tracy Wilson Mourning were recognized and honored at the 6th Annual Gen Film Festival with the Impact…
Beginning in September we partnered with UnidosUS Latinos in Finance Program, to provide training and offer a pathway for individuals on careers in the banking industry. On October 14th we…
On October 12th, our founder Alonzo Mourning was recognized by Florida’s Trends as one of the 500 Most Influential Business Leaders during their fourth edition in Philanthropy and Nonprofit work.…
We are back to in-person services! Our staff and staff are elated for the opportunity to interact and bring back some sense of normalcy to our daily lives. It has been…
OYC joined the Tank Brewing Co., for their annual Craft Beer 5K Run. Hundreds of runners and supporters joined the event to benefit two local organizations, the De Moya Foundation…
OYC held our iEngage male youth series. During this virtual summit panelists, staff and students interacted using open dialogue and a series of questions on the topic, My Community, My Life,…
City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez recently acknowledged OYC for the transformational work we do in the community. Our mission is to uplift South Florida’s vulnerable populations by offering equitable,…
The President at Barry University, Honey Shine Founder, Tracy Wilson Mourning and OYC’s CEO, Tina Brown held a roundtable discussion regarding enrichment and advocacy for our youth. Barry University has been…
The Womanish experience is more than an exhibit; it’s a movement that celebrates women perspectives. The experience is a culturally- inclusive safe space that provokes imagination, conversation and change. This…
OYC was excited to host its first overnight Family Camping Trip Experience in September. This experience was made possible through the funding support of The Children’s Trust. The concept of…
The Jason Taylor Foundation invited 10 students from OYC to attend their 17th Annual Cool Gear for the School Year. During the event students joined Jason Taylor and his team of…
Swire Properties Inc will continue its commitment to the community and sustainable development with the launch of Home Grown, a multi-dimensional platform created to showcase the developer’s present and future commitments…
MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Miami HEAT Legend and NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning kicked-off Super Bowl LIV Weekend with an all-star VIP Party on Thursday evening, January…
MIAMI (WSVN) – Local radio station 99 JAMZ is helping fill a community need, and doing so in a fun way. The station’s annual Back to School Backpack Tour is…
MIAMI – A group of high school students gasped when Michelle Obama walked into Miami’s Overtown Youth Center. The former first lady visit was hours before her Friday night appearance at the…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises South Florida Students at Overtown Youth Center, as she tours South Florida promoting her book “Becoming.”
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…
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…
The power to inspire others to excel is in each of us. As Mother Teresa famously said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.”
At the seventh annual Save Our Sons Youth Summit, young men spent a day acquiring skills in how to excel and better themselves through workshops, activities, an inspirational speaker, and communication with male mentors and role models.
They learned how to tie a necktie while talking about their interests at a workshop called “The Ties that Bond Us.” Every young man also received the gift of a tie.
Beneath the scar tissue of the giant gash through the heart of Miami known as Interstate 95 are a series of dark and dreary underpasses. These intimidating, wasted spaces, suitable…
MIAMI, FL — AT&T recently delivered a surprise check for $25,000 to the Overtown Youth Center’s 4th Annual Save Our Sons (SOS) Youth Summit. “AT&T believes it is critical for…
With the help of teaching artists, the students utilized a non-traditional, but very familiar material – plastic yard signage. Typically utilized for political campaigns and advertisements, these young artists created visual…
STAFF REPORT— JUNE 8, 2017 Left to right: Javier Alberto Soto, President of The Miami Foundation; Tina Brown, Executive Director of Overtown Youth Center; Yance Torres, Development Director of Overtown…
Ford Foundation leader Xavier de Souza Briggs was the featured speaker at the Miami Foundation event. HOLLY PRETSKY / WLRN The Miami Foundation announced a round of grants to five…
Legal professionals from all across South Florida faced off at the 3rd annual Zo’s Hoop-Law Madness Tournament, held Saturday, March 11. PHOTO COURTESY OF MC GREGOR LAPIERRE Staff Report MIAMI…
The “Sharks” had a tough choice among the four social ventures. Would they choose Master Honey that empowers low-income women to start their own micro-beekeeping businesses? Or perhaps prefer Miami…
Alonzo Mourning wants South Florida’s lawyers to compete on a different type of court when he hosts the third annual Zo’s Hoop-Law Madness 3-on-3 Charitable Basketball Tournament. Proceeds from the…
When Nicolaus Gelin started middle school at Young Men’s Preparatory Academy in Wynwood, he dreamed of being in the school’s music program. “I saw them play at the pep rallies…
BY ADRIANNE RICHARDSON schoolscenemia@gmail.com The American Dream was just a fairy tale to Pethrona Sims. Every day, she and her four children would come home to their apartment in the…
Students generally spend their days off from school in front of a television or glued to their computer screens, but thanks to the Overtown Youth Center, families in the community…
Alonzo Mourning, Grammy-nominated recording artist Jonathan McReynolds, Season 8 Finalist of the voice Koryn Hawthorn, activist/author Kevin Powell and Florida Memorial President Dr. Roslyn Artist serving as panelist for Zo’s…
Staff Report MIAMI – Last week, the Talent4Change Foundation launched its ‘Buzz It Forward’ campaign by debuting its signature initiative, The Buzz Boxx, during Art Basel week. The Buzz Boxx…
Warren Henry Auto Group presented a check for $25,000 to the Overtown Youth Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Basketball legend Alonzo Mourning accepted the donation on behalf of his youth…
MIAMI (WSVN) – Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning was on hand to give out Thanksgiving turkeys to 500 families, Tuesday morning. Mourning and volunteers began Tuesday morning at a Southwest…
Los hermanos Jojo y Jeante Rivero con su madre María Rivero muestran el lunes los alimentos distribuidos por Kiwanis Club en la escuela Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. C.M. GUERRERO. cmguerrero@elnuevoherald.com…
MIAMI (WSVN) – A generous donation was made, Wednesday, to a South Florida community. Warren Henry Auto Group donated $25,000 to the Overtown Youth Center. “I like to feel like…
Fidgety students awaited their big visitor Tuesday evening inside the cheerfully painted walls of the Overtown Youth Center. “Hello, everybody,” Hillary Clinton greeted them as she walked in. She was…
We’re not going to “nonprofit” our way out of poverty, housing unaffordability and economic injustice. Historic discrimination and structural inequality have laid the groundwork for multiple life-sucking neighborhood factors that…
Alonzo Mourning is used to a workout, but he didn’t think his latest victory would take nine years. “I believed in this and I knew this community needed it more…
The United Way of Miami-Dade opened the doors to their Eden Place at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami, Saturday. More than 200 people came out to the opening event…
MEDIA CONTACT: Isheka N. Harrison Tel: 305-349-1204 ext. 232 Email: isheka.harrison@overtownyouth.org Miami – (August 22, 2016) – If you’re a budding entrepreneur who lives or works in Overtown, Wynwood or…
This summer Warren Henry Auto Group is teaming up with Basketball Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning to end the cycle of poverty in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, one child at a time. From…
MIAMI, Fla. – There will be a Philadelphia Big 5 flavor at the second annual Hoophall Miami Invitational as Temple will play DePaul while La Salle will battle Georgetown at AmericanAirlines…
Blaise Pronesti, who organized the volunteer effort at Miami Country Day School, sorts through school supplies. Roberto Koltun rkoltun@elnuevoherald.com It’s the end of the school year and that means lots…
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Students from the Overtown Youth Center faced off against City of Miami Police officers in a charity basketball game. The game was organized by the police…
MIAMI (WSVN) — Some lucky middle school students finished their day with a fun fitness session, Thursday. Barry’s Bootcamp instructor Kellie Sikorski taught 80 students from the Overtown Youth Center. “It’s really…
Alonzo Mourning, Tracy Wilson Mourning, Cynthia Marin, & Wayne Boich Wayne & Cynthia Boich opened their beautiful waterfront home in Miami Beach to host charity dinner benefiting for the Mourning Family…
MIAMI – Founded in 2003 by former Miami Heat superstar Alonzo Mourning and his wife Tracey Wilson Mourning, along with real estate developer Martin Z. Marguiles, the Overtown Youth Center…
OK MIAMI – Retired NBA player Alonzo Mourning brought some musical flair to the Overtown Youth Center Thursday, bringing in some big names from the world of classical music to…
MIAMI (WSVN) — South Florida lawyers teamed up to take their skills from the courtroom to the basketball court. Former Heat star Alonzo Mourning’s second annual Zo’s Hoop-Law Madness event…
During Saturday’s Black Awareness Month Day of Service, freshman Kyra Freeman works with students at the Overtown Youth Center. Amanda Herrera // Contributing Photographer Students headed to the Overtown…
Prior to the Miami Open professional tennis event in March, Miami’s underserved youth were the recipients of The Big Serve, a first-time professional tennis play event and clinic that is…
Miami Heat player Gerald Green teaches his son Geremiah Green, 4, how to fish at Bill Baggs Park on Key Biscayne. Green and Alonzo Mourning joined for an afternoon of…
MIAMI (WSVN) — It’s Thanksgiving, and South Florida is busy giving to those in need. The morning kicked off with the Mourning Family Foundation surprising 10 needy families with a…
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player MIAMI – Former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning and his wife continued their annual Thanksgiving tradition Thursday, going door to door delivering prepared meals to…
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — NBA Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning is making sure hundreds of South Florida families in need get a Thanksgiving meal. Over 400 families are getting meals just in time…
MIAMI (WSVN) — A former Miami Heat star spent the day handing out meals to more than 400 families in Miami. Current team executive, Alonzo Mourning, hosted the 15th Annual…
Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh’s Family Foundation (NSFF) hosted 93 youth guests from the Overtown Youth Center (OYC), Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Miami Dolphins training camp. In addition to a viewing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
The children of Overtown Youth Center’s after school program received a splashy surprise this week from the performers of Adrienne Arsht Center’s summer smash hit, H2OMBRE. Decked out in their…
To alleviate the barriers of underrepresented students of color in STEM, the Overtown Youth Center Summer STEM Program has created “STEM Fridays.” This weekly program provides students with opportunities to…
The Overtown Youth Center is introducing a new STEM curriculum to its summer program, aimed at underserved kids. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. Aerospace company AAR funded…
The count was on: 3, 2, 1 . . . and away the man-made bottle rockets created by students of the Overtown Youth Center (OYC) flew! A special ceremony was…
The Overtown Youth Center hosted a special ceremony last week to recognize AAR and its chairman and CEO David P. Storch’s $350,000 donation to support the center’s science, technology, engineering…
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…
Miami, FL – On Wednesday, May 7, the Overtown Youth Center Inc. (OYC), a program of the Mourning Family Foundation, welcomed Major League Soccer owner and former player, David Beckham.…
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…
Non-Profit Partners in Miami Dade, Palm Beach and Collier Counties to Receive Comcast Grants to Create Internet Essentials Learning Zones Helping to Bridge the Digital Divide West Palm Beach, FL…
Earlier this month Dwyane Wade and Li-Ning released the Way of Wade 2.0 Overtown edition of Wade’s signature sneaker along with a new website, www.wayofwade.com. The highly anticipated release of…
NEWS For Immediate Release Four-Year Commitment Includes Mentoring and Training for STEM Careers Miami, October, 2013 — Providing new evidence of its commitment to continuing STEM education, AAR Corp. (NYSE:…
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y Media Contacts: Molly McMillen UnitedHealthcare (612) 353-7778 WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Overtown Youth Center Community Garden…
Special to South Florida Times MIAMI — Students from the Overtown Youth Center in a Miami neighborhood used song and dance to take guests around the world and back at…
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…
Former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning and television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, cofounder of the HealthCorps program, talked about health and fitness at the Overtown Youth Center on Friday, March…
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…
Thanksgiving came early for 33 families Monday night in Miami, thanks to former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning and his charity. “If you have blessings, try to use those to…
Gibbor Green may be only 13 years old. But this little crooner knows what he’s doing and where he’s going. With 8,961 likes on Facebook, this eighth grader is not…
On Saturday, the School of Business’ Eighth Hyperion Council and United Black Students joined together to hold a carnival for young students at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami. The…
Ever heard the saying “walk a mile in my shoes”? Well, that can be hard to do if you can’t afford any. It’s why a young Miami businessman is stepping…