OYC Miami Overview

OYC Miami provides wrap-around services to bridge the socio-economic gaps for families in urban communities.

From the Beginning

OYC Miami, created in 2003 as the Overtown Youth Center, is a 501(c)3 organization founded by NBA Champion and Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning and real estate developer Martin Z. Margulies. OYC Miami was created to serve as a safe haven for children living in Overtown and neighboring communities. Since its founding, OYC Miami has continuously provided holistic programming to erase generational cycles by providing the necessary resources to level the playing field for children, families and adults in our community. Devoted to offering resources and services that uplift and help those in the community, OYC Miami has been a positive instrument of change for legions of people.

About Us

OYC Miami offers programs and services for youth, adults and families in our community. As a year-round servicing agency, OYC Miami positively elevates people through educational, health and wellness, social, financial and career programs. Through a broad range of services, OYC Miami fosters hope, promotes lifelong learning and offers guidance and development, all while strengthening the entire community.

Aiming to promote success across future generations, OYC Miami provides programs that positively impact the trajectory of thousands of lives. OYC Miami maintains its commitment to strengthening communities by serving as a bridge; and bringing together the elements and resources people need to thrive. Through our innovative educational and 365-degree servicing approach, OYC Miami offers tools that gives individuals the chance to flourish in life.

Mission

OYC Miami is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire, empower, and enrich the lives of youth, adults, and families by providing a comprehensive and long-term approach to strengthening communities.

Vision

OYC Miami’s vision is to deliver high quality services through a framework designed to bridge educational, social, emotional, health, and economic gaps; optimizing the full potential of those we serve.

Goals

OYC Miami's goal is to advance the socio-economic trajectory of children and families for future generations.

Inspire youth, adults and families to develop strong social skills and work ethics, and fulfill their full potential.

Empower our community with tools and resources to make informed decisions and advocate for what they believe in. Ultimately helping those we serve to remain resilient.

ENRICHMENT Empower and Expose

ENRICH

Enrich the lives of persons in our community by providing life skills, college and career readiness programs, workforce skills, financial literacy, health & wellness education.

INSPIRE EMPOWER EXPOSE

Expose those we serve to new environments, ideas, and opportunities, thus contributing to their path of becoming well-rounded and positive contributing citizens.

Advocacy

Intervention

Case Management

Individual Success Planning

Mentoring and Support Services Assistance

Academic & Attendance Monitoring

After School

Homework Assistance

Transportation Services

Nutritional Meals

Health & Wellness

Social Emotional Learning/Wellness

ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

College Readiness

Career & Workforce Development

Internships

Employment

Training and Certification Programs

Mentoring and Success Coaching

Financial Literacy & Workshops

PILLARS of IMPACT

EDUCATION

ENRICHMENT & EXPOSURE

Summer Camp

STEAM Initiatives and Activities

Band of Brothers

Honey Shine

Service Learning

Exposure Trips & Experiences

HEALTH

Advocacy

Health Screenings

Mental Health and Behavioral Health support

Food & Nutrition

Social Emotional Wellness

Linkage & Referrals

FAMILY SERVICES

Basic Needs and Employment Services

Advocacy

Parenting Classes

Case Management

OYC MIAMI ACHIEVEMENTS

•100% graduation rate for High School students

•2000+ families received single source services

•100% of students participated in Enrichment activities (STEAM, Music, Dance, Sports & Fitness)

•224 hours of job training o ered to adults in the community

•250 health, dental and vision screenings provided to youth and families

OYC Miami offers comprehensive in-school, aferschool and summer program services. The program focuses on academic achievement, attendance and behaviors, as well as character education and self motivation.

HONEY SHINE

Honey shine, a program of OYC Miami, is an all-girls mentoring and empowerment program for girls ages 5-18 founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning in 2002.

The program aims to expose girls from underserved communities to healthy lifestyles and encourages the balancing of mind, body and soul.

Program services include afterschool programming, “Aspire to Shine” empowerment workshops, and Camp Honey Shine during the summer.

Honey Shine is committed to bridging academic, social, emotional, and health gaps through interactive, academic and enrichment services.

Mentoring - Mentors share their personal and professional experience with the Honey Bugs and help guide them to a healthy and happy future. Through the expert contributions of mentors, girls work on personal development goals, skills and behaviors they want to learn.

Sisterhood - Each workshop demonstrates the commonality that exists between all of us. Activities focus on fostering positive relationships, bonding, building trust and honoring each other.

Journaling - Honey Shine provides a safe space for self-expression. Honey Bugs end program sessions by writing out their thoughts and ideas on different chosen topics as well as the opportunity to write freely and openly about areas of self-interest. It is important that girls understand how to use their voice.

Empowerment - The program encourages Honey Bugs to break through stereotypes and helps them visualize their place in society as strong leaders.

Inspiration - Honey Shine mentors provide guidance and nurturing experiences to Honey Bugs ages 5 to 25. Honey Shine offers a safe haven for young women throughout our community, giving them the support, guidance, and encouragement. Our mentors share wisdom and experiences as a tool to inspire and guide Honey Bugs to achieve their full potential and accomplish their goals.

LONG TERM COMMITMENT

TEACHING AND LEARNING - fosters intellectual and educational development.

HEALTH AND SPORTS - promotes physical wellness, fitness and sports.

EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL - focuses on emotional health and psychological factors.

EXPOSURE - focuses on providing students with opportunities to explore ideas, careers, talents and life options.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW CAN I JOIN YOUR PROGRAM?

Youth are referred by community partner organizations and school personnel who identify that OYC Miami's program support is needed. Youth are also referred by partner community organizations and school personnel.

Families, parents or adult community members seeking support services may inquire about program offerings through OYC Miami’s Eden Place.

WHAT IS YOUR PROGRAM COST?

Program services are offered at NO cost.

HOW IS OYC FUNDED?

OYC Miami receives support from federal, state and local grants, individual and corporate contributions, and foundation giving. If you are interested in donating visit www.OYCMiami.org

WHO IS YOUR TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC?

OYC Miami welcomes youth in kindergarten through 12th grade who are enrolled in OYC's 14 partner schools and/or are residents of Overtown and surrounding communities.

Visit our website www.OYCMiami.org to learn about our partner schools.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT?

Financial contributions are always welcomed, you can make your donation by visiting www.oycmiami.org/donate . You can also donate your time and talents via our volunteer registration process. Making connections, sharing about our work on social media or attending any of our events are other great ways of supporting our mission.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Investing in prevention and education benefits the entire nation, by building stronger communities, improving individual health, reducing government spending for social programs, and creating a stronger economy.

$ 9,500

-Sponsors a student for one year (includes OYC Miami’s year-round comprehensive services)

-Sponsors Parent services for one-year (mentoring, workshops, training)

-Provides a one-year scholarship to a high school senior going off to college and the opportunity to participate in OYC's annual college tour

-Sponsors one student during the OYC Miami Summer Program (academic support, enrichment, health and wellness)

-Provides one graduating senior with the necessary tools to embark on their college journey

-Brightens one student’s holiday season

-Helps a student return to school with a new backpack filled with supplies

Hero Opportunities

BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY!

SERVE AS A TUTOR

WORKSHOP PRESENTER/ACTIVITY

- Entrepreneurship

- Social Justice

- Civic Engagement

- S.T.E.A.M

- College, Career and /or Vocational

- Health and Wellness

PRO BONO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

- Marketing

- Technology

- Fundraising

-Legal

ANNUAL DRIVES

- Back to school Distribution

- Thanksgiving Meals Distribution

- Holiday Toy Drive

JOIN OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

- Financial Education/ Literacy

- Investment

- Aspire to Shine Empowering Topics for Girls Only

- Band of Brotherhood Topics for Boys Only

- Empowering Topics for Adults ( Housing, Health, Wellness, Financial, Education, Economics)

- Meal Drives

- Toiletries Drive