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 engage with current undergraduate and graduate students at each college stop to spark their interest and expose them to college life. These incoming college…
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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 such supporter, as they have been a longstanding partner with OYC, and we were thrilled to have them tour the site. Our new three-story…
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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 day at the pool to enjoying exciting learning excursions, our kids took a break away from school, but continued learning and having fun. Spring Break…
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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. Those receiving donations, were able drive-up and staff and volunteers from OYC and the Miami Diaper Bank placed baby items in cars. The pandemic…
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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 for individuals to serve in their community. Through Volunteer Florida our AmeriCorp members make a vital and lasting impact in our organization. OYC’s AmeriCorps members…
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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 drum major for Booker T. Washington Senior High School marching band, jazz band and concert band, Derlyson is the Vice President of the Knights of…
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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, leadership, as well as discussed ways we can successfully serve the community. Our team was energized and renewed with ideas on how to collectively move…
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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, hosted by the Mourning Family Foundation, raises money to benefit the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine programs. Celebrities from all over participated in this…
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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 its charitable arm, the Falic Foundation made a very generous donation to our organization during the dinner reception that follows the fun filled day of…
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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 Heart, this empowering day focused on the power of sisterhood. Team building activities, workshops from LVMH and Curalnista, as well as beauty, skin care and…
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