OYC Miami Newsletter | Summer 2025 | | |
We the Best Foundation
Music Lab Ribbon Cutting!
OYC Miami proudly unveiled the We The Best Foundation Music Lab powered by Playing for Change—an exciting new creative space designed to inspire, engage, and empower youth through the transformative power of music.
This special day was made even more memorable with the presence of DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck, Miami Mayor Francis Xavier Suarez, Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Rohan Marley, Mark Caesar of the Caesar-Iglesias Foundation, and our beloved founders Alonzo Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning. Their presence reinforced the vital role community, creativity, and opportunity play in shaping the future of our youth.
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Congrats
Class of 2025
In the words of Dr. Seuss… “Oh, the places you’ll go!” 🎓✨
OYC Miami is beyond proud of our 2025 graduating class, and we can’t wait to see the journeys they embark on next! We celebrated these incredible seniors at our annual Senior Banquet at the stunning Rusty Pelican, surrounded by love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
From inspiring messages by OYC founder Alonzo Mourning and Honey Shine founder Tracy Wilson Mourning, to the tradition of gifting each senior an OYC letterman jacket and a copy of “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”, the night was a celebration of legacy, growth, and the bright future ahead.
Special thanks to our amazing supporters who helped make this evening possible: The Children's Trust, the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition, United Way Miami Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida Department of Education, Amerant Bank, the NBA Foundation, Bank of American, Warner Music Group - Moore Foundation, Capital One, Big Brother and Big Sisters of America and Take Stock in Children.
Here’s to the Class of 2025—keep soaring!
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Alonzo Adams
Gift of Unity: Stronger Together
OYC Miami was honored to receive a commissioned piece of art titled Stronger Together by renowned artist Alonzo Adams, generously gifted by David Storch. This powerful and moving painting beautifully captured the shared history between the Black and Jewish communities, celebrating the resilience, courage, and unity that arise through connection.
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Powering Possibility
Through Partnership
OYC Miami was proud to welcome members of the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) team for a special tour of our new facility. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Christopher Ferreira, Armando Fernandez, and the entire FPL team for taking the time to connect with our mission—and for their generous donation in support of the youth and families we serve. Their gift will help us continue providing life-enriching programs and essential wraparound services across the community.
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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!
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Driven to Serve
OYC Receives a Gift from Rita Case
| OYC Miami is thrilled to announce the generous donation of a Chevy Silverado from Rita Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group. This incredible gift will play a key role in helping us expand our mission-driven work throughout the community. | | |
Art in Action
Creatively Happy with Vic Garcia
| OYC Miami had the pleasure of welcoming artist Vic Garcia, who unveiled his incredible artwork and led a hands-on art class in the Boich Companies Creative Studio. With paintbrushes in hand and imagination flowing, our students were fully engaged—creating, expressing, and connecting through the powerful language of art. | | |
Blue Zones
Healthy Living at OYC
OYC Miami embraced the power of healthy living by launching a 10-week wellness and cooking series inspired by the principles of the Blue Zones—regions around the world where people live longer, healthier lives.
| | Hats Off to an Incredible Celebration! 🎩🌴🦩 - Honey Shine | Bold hats, big hearts, and even bigger impact-this year's 2025 Hats Off Luncheon was nothing short of spectacular! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rusty Pelican Miami, the afternoon dazzled with vibrant fashion, powerful moments of sisterhood, and a shared commitment to helping girls... | | | |
Shining into the Future: Celebrating Milestones at Honey Shine 💛✨ - Honey Shine | As our Honey Shine girls prepare to take flight into the next chapter of their journey, we marked this meaningful transition with a heartfelt celebration honoring growth, achievement, and sisterhood. The event recognized our 8th-grade participants who are transitioning into high school-a major milestone filled... | | | |
Honoring a Woman Who Makes a Difference: Tracy Wilson Mourning Shines Bright - Honey Shine | OYC Miami proudly celebrated our visionary founder, Tracy Wilson Mourning, who was recognized as one of the distinguished honorees at the 24th Annual Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon hosted by the Junior League of Miami. This prestigious event honors exceptional women whose leadership, service,... | | | |
Capital Campaign
It is not too late to join #OYC and make history‼️!
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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.
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Cheers to...
Our Volunteers
To close out Volunteer Appreciation Month, OYC Miami proudly hosted a special Volunteer Appreciation Mixer on the beautiful Altman Rooftop Terrace. The evening brought together the incredible individuals who give their time, talent, and heart in service of our mission—and gave us a chance to say thank you in a meaningful way.
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Career Ready
And Confident
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At OYC Miami, we’re not just preparing young people for the future—we’re giving them the tools to lead it. Through our Summer Youth Internship Program, teens are gaining critical skills, real-world exposure, and the confidence to show up as their best selves in professional spaces.
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OYC Miami recently hosted a special event at one of our partnering sites, Buena Vista Apartments, where families came together for an afternoon focused on nourishment, connection, and care. Thanks to the generosity of Zayde Meats, residents received premium turkey breast to help provide healthy, high-quality meals for their households.
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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.
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