The Children’s Trust Family Expo OYC Miami was proud to participate in The Children’s Trust Family Expo—a dynamic and family-friendly event that connects families with valuable resources, services, and fun activities to support children’s growth, learning, and well-being. Throughout the day, parents and children learned more about our five key Pillars of Impact: Education, Enrichment…
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Thanks to the incredible generosity of the We The Best Foundation and Snipes, our OYC Miami youth started the school year in style with an unforgettable Back-to-School Shopping Experience! From fresh outfits to must-have essentials, our students lit up the store aisles with excitement and pride. But this moment was about more than just shopping—it…
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A new school year means fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and shine—and OYC Miami is here to support every step of the journey. Our after-school programming is now underway across 17 school sites, offering students a safe and structured environment full of academic support, hands-on enrichment, and positive mentorship. We offer homework help and tutoring,…
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OYC Miami middle school campers kicked off summer with an unforgettable in-house field trip that transformed our gym into a lively wildlife experience! Our campers had the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with an incredible array of animals, including crocodiles, anteaters, porcupines, honey bears, baby foxes, parrots, and so many other fascinating…
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OYC Miami is deeply grateful to Carnival for helping our students start the school year strong. Through their generosity, Carnival donated backpacks—equipping our youth with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Their impact didn’t stop at the donation. Members of the Carnival team joined us to help pack the backpacks,…
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The energy in the OYC Miami gym was electric as we closed out summer programming with one of our most spirited traditions—the Chant Off! This high-energy competition brought together our elementary, middle school, and high school groups to showcase their pride, creativity, and teamwork through original chants that filled the room with rhythm and spirit.…
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Young men from OYC Miami came together for our annual Band of Brothers Summit, the culminating event of our year-long signature male program. This gender-specific initiative provides a strong, supportive environment where young males can learn, grow, and express themselves while building meaningful mentorship connections. The Band of Brothers program runs year-round, and the summit…
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OYC Miami ended its summer programming on a high note with our Summer Showcase, a vibrant celebration of creativity, talent, and growth. Families, friends, and community supporters filled the room as our youth took center stage to share the skills, confidence, and self-expression they’ve been building all summer long. From powerful spoken word and dynamic…
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As part of OYC Miami’s ongoing Lunch and Learn Series, we were honored to welcome Rashmi Airan for an inspiring and thought-provoking session on uncovering our WHY—the driving force behind what we do—and identifying the values that guide our actions. Through guided reflection and meaningful discussion, participants explored how trust and honesty form the foundation…
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OYC Miami is deeply grateful to City of Miami Chairwoman Christine King, the Fishing and Conservation Trust, and the Reward Fishing Fleet for giving our youth the opportunity to set sail for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Out on the open water, our young anglers spent the day reeling in and releasing fish, learning about marine…
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