NEW SERVICES & INITIATIVES

Launched the Inspiring Civic Engagement (ICE) Initiative to enhance civic understanding and involvement for Middle and High School students

10 OYC Post-High Students participated in the Apple Creative Miami Studios Program during the Summer

Began service to two new program sites in Miami-Dade County

Launched Latinos in Finance Program in partnership with UnidosUS

Launched Caminos Initiative offering Free Financial Coaching

OYC received more than 150 referrals from M-DCPS through the i3 Attendance and Engagement Initiative for families in need of services through OYC’s EDEN Place Family Resource Center

100 youth participated in a 2-day work readiness workshop entitled “I’m the Boss of My Life” for the Summer Youth Employment Program

Students had an average score of 82% on post-tests demonstrating increased knowledge on the risks associated with substance abuse and strategies that can be used to offset engagement in potential risky behaviors

New funding award from The Miami Foundation to support a pilot Mental Health Initiative

OYC expanded Too Good for Drugs Programming serving 75 youth in grades 4th-8th during the program year with support from the Salah Foundation

Gender specific program for males –Band of Brothers—reinvigorated and offers social emotional learning, empowerment, and mentorship programming