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, and the triumphant contributions made by women in this area. Our honey bugs toured a plane, met women pilots, participated in activities centered around aviation…
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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 Glitz Africa – She BOSS, is working with Honey Shine to create a cultural connection for our honey bugs with girls abroad in Africa. A…
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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, as well as Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall. We are excited to embark on a comprehensive and collective approach with potential partners…
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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. Miami-Dade College volunteers, students, and staff have consistently shown us they care about our mission, through their continuous involvement in our programming. From volunteering at…
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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 mentoring to creative projects, building activities, and health and fitness initiatives, we provide engaging and enriching experiences aimed at fostering success. If you are interested…
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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 their transformative works make an indelible impact in our community. The powerful and motivational words shared with staff during the meeting ignited a sense of…
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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 (NABHOOD) Conference. During this exciting event, our girls had the privilege of meeting esteemed individuals such as Dr. Andy Ingraham, the President of NABHOOD, Connie…
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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 and inspiring gymnastics camp, teaching our girls valuable lessons on self-esteem, positive thinking, and being their best. This wonderful camp also features a dance performance…
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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 show was the best way for them to share what they learned. Our honey bugs practiced all summer and gave us amazing performance. The audience…
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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 link below, scroll down to “OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER,” and enter your email address. Share this message with everyone you know and repeat the voting process…
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