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LISC | Foot Locker , Inc. help break down systematic...
The Overtown Youth Center & Honey Shine are one of 16 organizations across the country awarded a grant through the new Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation Community Engagement Program. The goal of this grant is ...
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Alonzo Mourning inspires with his book, "Resilience"
Alonzo Mourning is seen as larger than life- an idol, a legend, the goat! At Overtown Youth Center however, though admired and loved, Alonzo is the mentor, the leader and the force of change, service and love. Alonzo welcomes every opportunity to ...
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Young Future Business Leaders
We would like to congratulate our very own, Mikese Lovett, a Sophomore at Miami Edison Sr. High School, on being the first place recipient in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition District 24 in the field of data analysis. He...
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Zedekiah Peacock Scholarship Launch
We feel humbled and honored to be part of the Celebration of Life at Booker T. Washington High School, for our former student, Zedekiah Peacock. Zedekiah was a beacon of light, a remarkable soul and talented musician who tragically lost his life...
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Day of Health & Financial Wellness
The Overtown Youth Center Family Services team hosted a "fruitful event" to educate, engage and empower families in our community!- "A Day of Family and Community Connection" where the Green Haven Project, Urban Garden and Chase Bank collaborated ...
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Saturdays are SUPER at OYC!
Our superstar students dove into STEM based activities filled with learning and fun during the Super Saturdays kick-off and subsequent events. Super Saturdays offers students academic support and the opportunity to engage with our team of...
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Paying Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Our youth had the privilege of visiting The Stone of Hope National monument that is located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., a statue that pays homage to the remarkable life, legacy and works of the iconic Civil Rights ...
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Bridging the Digital Divide together with AT&T
For most families and children, a digital world represents the answer to excelling in schoolwork and careers, but for many, technology may represent falling behind due to lack of access to resources, tech devices and Wi-Fi connection.
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RJKB Family Foundation Dinner Program
For many years RJKB Charitable Family Foundation has funded OYC's food program providing healthy, hot and nutritional meals. The RJKB Dinner Program allows our organization to combat food scarcity for the promising students we serve. On a daily...
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SALAH FOUNDATION Combats Drug Abuse
The Overtown Youth Center & Honey Shine Inc. offers a wide range of services, including substance abuse prevention. These preventive services are embedded in the agency's Social Emotional Learning Initiative (SEL) which addresses social drivers...
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United Way Eden Place pop-up distribution
The Overtown Youth Center hosted an EDEN Place pop-up distribution where our dedicated team distributed clothing, shoes, books, and food boxes to benefit the community. The distribution took place at our partner site, Lindsey Hopkins Technical...
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Show your LOVE in a special way!
Looking for a unique gift for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion? Look no further! Purchase a personalized BRICK and impress that special someone in your life. What better way to imprint LOVE into the community than by donating to our...
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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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Overtown Youth Center | (305) 349-1204 | www.overtownyouth.org |
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