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 17 with job experience in professional settings. Through this partnership, youth will be able to garner hands on training, be mentored by professionals and learn…
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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 Every Voice and Sing” theme Black History Showcase. Through an outstanding display of art and talent, audience members were dived into spectacular performances that showed…
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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 of our partners, donors, volunteers and service providers. Through the support, advocacy and volunteering of many persons, corporate and government stakeholders, we were able to…
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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 Super-Duper during their session with hands-on activities and projects that engaged students, from little to big. This Super Saturday was also filled with tools to…
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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 are always ready to give our girls the tools needed to successfully soar higher, and mentorship and guidance are key components. Thank you Mayor Messam…
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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 a PEP Rally to help our middle school honey bugs learn about menstrual health. The Period Education Project – Girlology is the leading movement helping…
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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 about OYC’s current construction progress, program services and expansion plans. The second visit included Nikisha Williams, Managing Director of Community Investments, who brought along…
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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 generations, as she is an inspiration to countless girls and women. The relentless passion she displays is a shining light, that brings rays of hope…
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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 event, 40 students took apart and rebuilt a computer to kick off this learning series. OYC Miami’s budding young engineers used their hands and minds,…
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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 to exercise their brain and body, as those are essential elements to staying mentally strong, and physically healthy. We are grateful to Vous Church…
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