OYC Miami Newsletter | Nov/Dec 2023
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!
Mourning Family Christmas Party
This year’s Mourning Family Foundation holiday party celebration was indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Hosted by the Mourning Family Foundation, Alonzo Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning, shared messages with the kids about the true reason for the season!

During our festive holiday celebration, our kids showered us with their joyful spirits as they sang and danced to their favorite holiday songs. The air was filled with the sweet aroma of delicious treats, and our children savored scrumptious food. This day was made even more special, as our youths received thoughtful gifts from our generous supporters. The joy on their faces was absolutely priceless!

Thank you to the City of Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis and Miami Dolphins football player Bradley Chubb for being special guests and helping the kids celebrate this holiday season.

The holiday celebration was a memorable experience for everyone involved. It was a time of joy, laughter, and togetherness shoutout to our host sponsor Gulf Stream Park and our incredible partners: Swire Properties, Bank United, Target, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, City of Miami, City of Miami Chairwoman Christine King, Miami-Dade Commissioner Keon Hardemon and the Chubb Foundation.

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Thank You
Give Miami Day
We are immensely grateful for the support and generosity we received on Give Miami Day for OYC Miami and Honey Shine. The contributions we received make a significant impact and serve as a stepping stone towards building a stronger, more vibrant community.

Through this generosity, we will be able to enhance our services, and continue to provide essential resources, programs, and services to children. family and youth.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the Miami Foundation for providing us with this incredible philanthropic platform. Their dedication to supporting organizations in our community and their commitment to making a positive difference is truly commendable. Their financial support enables us to continue our mission to inspire, empower, enrich and expose.
We are thankful!!!
The 23rd Annual 33 Thanksgiving Drive
This past Thanksgiving, we were thrilled to celebrate the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive. Since the start of the annual Thanksgiving drive, we have been grateful for the overwhelming support and blessings received. The commitment of our donors and the tireless dedication of our staff, who work day-in and day-out to ensure that individuals receive exceptional programming and services, make it possible to host the Thanksgiving Drive each year.
Now Hiring!!!
Join the OYC Team
We are now hiring, and OYC Miami is looking for dedicated and passionate professionals to join the OYC team. We are only able to do what we do through the support of the community, and through the dedication of our staff. Our staff are comprised of remarkable individuals who share our commitment to inspire, enrich, expose and empower.

Visit the link below to see our job opportunities!
AT&T Connected Learning Center
Laptop Donation
We are thrilled to announce that our AT&T Connected Learning Center partners have generously provided us with 200 laptops, which helps to bridge the social divide and ensure equal access to education. This incredible donation will not only empower our students but also enable them to excel in their learning journey.

We are also immensely grateful to Human I-T for their unwavering support in ensuring that our students have the necessary tools to soar high and reach their full potential.
The Hive is Buzzing

The Hive staff was busily buzzing during their recent visit to OYC Miami. The Hive, which is a great place that provides teens with a chance to explore their passion and skills, took part in a guided tour led by our very own Tracy Wilson Mourning.

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Honey Shine x Macy's Holiday Shopping Spree

JOY to the world 🎄💛 Our honey bugs had a memorable shopping experience at the grand reopening ceremony of Macy's Beauty at Dadeland Shopping Mall. The girls took part in an exclusive shopping experience during the newly redesigned beauty...

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Foot Locker Shopping Spree

'Tis the season to be not only jolly but also the season of giving! 🎁✨ We are incredibly grateful to Stichiz for inviting our Honey Bugs to Footlocker "The Heart of Sneakers" Powered By Puma event.

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Capital Campaign
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GRAND OPENING NEWS
OYC Miami's official "It's All Overtown 20 Year Celebration - A Platinum Affair" will take place April 13, 2024, after we obtain our FINAL Certificate of Occupancy and full access to our new facility. To learn more Official Grand Opening Fundraiser join our official Grand Opening mailing list.
OYC Miami Brick Campaign
We aren in season of giving! Spread
L💙VE in our community…one brick at a time!

What better way to imprint L💙VE into the community than by purchasing a brick for our capital campaign. When you purchase a brick, you can create a personalized forever message that will be a part of our foundation; created to symbolize building strong children and communities.
Program Highlights
Positive Art for Change
3rd Annual Art of Furniture

Our youths inner artist shined through during the Art of Furniture 3rd Annual Experience. Our kids were able to create masterful art pieces. The weekend was filled with creativity, inspiration, and artistry

Team Building
Team Painting
The OYC Miami Program participated in team-building exercises to build unity and strength in the Boich Companies Creative Studio -Art Room! Our team had a phenomenal time painting with Paint with Faith and creating unique art. We are always happy to see our team build bonds and create masterpieces together.

8 Days of Giving!
A holiday treat for our parents.
The OYC Parent team kicked off 8 days of giving… to all OYC parents with treats for parents. During the 8 days, parents were gifted with presents that will bring joy and support to their parenting journey.

Family STEM Night
Powered by Lemons

What time is it… IT’S STEM Time!!!
What a fantastic night of family fun and STEM learning at OYC Miami's AshBrit Stem Lab! Our families came together to create unique clocks using lemons as a power source.

Upcoming Programs & Events
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Overtown Young Professionals (OYP) is a group of young professionals between the ages of 21 and 39. OYP exists to empower future leaders of our community to engage, connect and support the mission of the Overtown Youth Center. OYP members will serve as ambassadors to raise awareness about the transformational programs that provide youth and families the support necessary to bridge educational, social, emotional, and opportunity gaps that exist in urban communities.