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 Greatness, Finding Your Passion, honey bugs from Camp Honey Shine and girls from Break Through Miami participated in motivational sessions. This year’s sessions included Beauty…
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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 youth, adults and families, who live in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in South Florida. This collaboration aims to provide them with the necessary…
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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 youth, adults and families, who live in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in South Florida. This collaboration aims to provide them with the necessary…
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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 entire warming kitchen with stainless steel, commercial appliances that will serve our meal program for years to come. OYC’s meal program is an essential element…
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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 was collected by the girls while they learned the effects plastic bottles and other harmful materials have on our beautiful beaches and ultimately the environment.…
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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 the empowering opportunities offered at camp, nurtures their passions, builds confidence, and develop lifelong skills. We are thrilled to share this year’s camp with our…
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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 opportunities ranging from serving as an exposure trip chaperone to assisting with homework or hosting an arts and craft project there are many ways you…
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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. The progress and success we have made with our programs are due in part to the support of the entire community, near and far. Thank…
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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. These achievements would not have been possible without the support, championing, and cheering on of the team of people. This important milestone included words of…
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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 event, hosted by Tracy Wilson Mourning, can be summarized with the words “powerfully inspiring”. Honey Shine’s annual fundraiser went back to Nikki Beach Restaurant, after…
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