Program Highlights

Shopping Spree Alert NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and the Jason Taylor Foundation gave our youth a one-of-a-kind experience with a $300 cool gear shopping spree at Old Navy. OYC youth were treated to this private outing which included lunch, and shopping. With the... Read more overtownyouth.org

Cooking Healthy is a Start OYC staff had a great time during a Common Threads cooking demonstration. This informative event taught our staff how to prepare meals using healthier supplements. During the school year our students take culinary classes with Common Threads,... Read more overtownyouth.org

A Visit from Florida Blue Florida Blue, a partner and friend of OYC, had a guided tour of our building's construction progress led by our Chief Development Officer, Yance Torres. The President of Florida Blue, David Wagner, Sr., along with Senior Corporate Social... Read more overtownyouth.org

Save the Date - Give Miami Day is Almost Here Mark your calendar for the most important giving day in Miami-Dade County...Nov. 17 is Give Miami Day. Give Miami Day is the Miami Foundation's annual giving event. Over the course of 24-hours, nonprofits across Miami-Dade County will raise funds ... Read more overtownyouth.org

Enrichment Day Our honey bugs had their first Enrichment Day of the school year! When school is closed during the school year, Honey Shine offers a full day of programming for our students. Exposing our girls to new and nurturing opportunities helps them to... Read more overtownyouth.org

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'Tis the Season of Giving The holiday season is upon us, and OYC and Honey Shine need your help in spreading some holiday cheer. Donate a new toy or sponsor a child this holiday season and give the gift of joy. The deadline to donate a toy is December 2 nd. Read more overtownyouth.org

The Children's Trust Day September 10 th is officially The Children's Trust Day, and this memorable day is historic as it is the kickoff celebration for The Trust's 20th Anniversary. The invaluable contributions made to OYC and to our society through The Children's Trust ... Read more overtownyouth.org

UQuest OYC is continuing its UQUEST partnership and collaboration with the University of Miami. UQUEST, which stands for Understanding, Questioning, Experience, Scientific Thinking, serves as an innovative way to engage elementary and minority children... Read more overtownyouth.org

MDC Fire Academy Graduates Huge congratulations are in order for two of our OYC Post High young adults Eric and Jeremiah, who both graduated from the MDC Fire Academy! We are truly proud to say that OYC's Post High now has three certified firefighters, and one currently in ... Read more overtownyouth.org

Program Services

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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