Give Miami Day 2021

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 families we serve, have the support and resources they deserve. On November 18th we are asking YOU to support us in reaching our goal of…

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Salah Foundation Supports OYC

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 our students grades 4th – 8th with understanding the dangers of drugs. Our youth will learn critical substance abuse preventions, as well as being able…

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I Believed I Could, and so I Did!

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 on an EMS career, as well as offers them an opportunity to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Jacarre has been a part of…

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Hello. Hola. Bonjou!

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 now available in three languages – English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Family Story Time

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 families joined staff and volunteers for the reading of “The Spooky Wheels on the Bus” by J. Elizabeth Mills. During the event families interacted with…

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Teacher Appreciation October 2021

” 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 and all over the world. Your passion, commitment, encouragement and support, help mold each student you interact with. We are grateful to our OYC teachers…

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Honey Shine: Embracing the Women in You!

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 workshops, as well as tutoring and journaling our honey bugs have enriching tools to shine brightly.

Champion’s for Children

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 Award.   This award recognizes both women for the life-changing impact they’ve made, while being an advocate and champion for the youth in our communities.

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UnidosUs Graduation

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 celebrated the graduation of our second cohort that successfully completed their 6-week training program. The UnidosUs Workforce Development Program seeks to ensure the Latino community’s…

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500 Influential People – Alonzo Mourning

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. In the write up, Zo, as he is affectionately known by his fans, was highlighted for his work in the community and devotion to changing…

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