Touching Miami with Love’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner

  Touching Miami with Love is excited to invite you to our Thanksgiving Community Dinner at the Overtown Performing Arts Center this year! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, November 13th Doors Open: 5:30 PM Doors Close: 6:45 PM (Please arrive on time as we have a maximum capacity.)   This is a free event, and friends […]

Frederick Douglass Elementary School: Proficiency Levels Soar!

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Frederick Douglass Elementary School: Proficiency Levels Soar! OCYC is a proud supporter of Frederick Douglass Elementary School – Home of the Lions and are excited to spotlight their inspiring news about their students as shared by their Transformation Reading Coach Emmanuela Louis. This Overtown educational institution is committed to providing a high-quality, well-rounded education that […]

Touching Miami with Love: An Overtown Anchoring Organization Inspires, Educates, Empowers

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Touching Miami with Love: An Overtown Anchoring Organization Inspires, Educates, Empowers In this series, OCYC highlights organizations that positively impact the residents in our Overtown Community. The inspiration behind Touching Miami with Love is a deep-rooted vision of community empowerment, guided by faith and a heart for service. What is the inspiration behind your organization? […]

Overtown Children & Youth Coalition Welcome Wednesdays

Overtown Children & Youth Coalition Welcome Wednesdays Overtown Impacters Networking Events Join us for Overtown Children & Youth Coalition Welcome Wednesdays, where Overtown’s most influential and involved community members gather to collectively enhance our vibrant neighborhood. This quarterly event serves as a platform for constructive dialogue and action, aimed at strengthening the bonds within our […]

Operation Green Light (OGL)

Operation Green Light (OGL) will officially begin on Monday, September 23, 2024, and run through Saturday, October 5, 2024. OGL is a driver’s license reinstatement initiative designed to help reduce the number of suspended licenses in our community while offering significant savings on collections fees. During this event, all collections fees will be waived, giving […]

Overtown Community Fridge Grand Opening

 The Overtown Community Fridge is a collaborative effort to provide free, healthy food for our neighbors, empowering our community and combating food insecurity. Whether you’re here to support, volunteer, or simply enjoy the day, we’d love for you to join us!   For more details or to coordinate large food donations, please visit www.buddysystemmia.com or […]

August 2024 OCYC Laptop Scholarship Program Award Ceremony

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August 2024 OCYC Laptop Scholarship Program Award Ceremony August 7, 2024 Everyone’s a winner! OCYC awarded 50 Overtown students new Dell laptops with Microsoft Office 365 licenses, bringing the total to 275 since the program began in 2021. We received 156 applications and thank all for their submissions. The students’ essays share their needs for […]

Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Allstate Career Recruitment Fair: OCYC Career Forum

Get ready for your new career today! In preparation for the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Allstate Career Recruitment Fair hosted by CareerSource South Florida and Teamwork Online, attend the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition Career Prep Forum for valuable resources. The day’s agenda includes: Understanding the Job Market-current trends and demands Employer Expectations Personal Branding […]

Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Allstate Career Recruitment Fair: OCYC Career Forum

Get ready for your new career today! In preparation for the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Allstate Career Recruitment Fair hosted by CareerSource South Florida and Teamwork Online, attend the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition Career Prep Forum for valuable resources. The day’s agenda includes: Understanding the Job Market-current trends and demands Employer Expectations Personal Branding […]

OYC Miami Parent CareStation Demos

OYC Miami Parent CareStation Demos! Experience their new virtual health CareStation and gain access to FREE Healthcare.   Services Include: – Chest Exam: Colds, Coughs – Fevers, Asthma, Respiratory, Sinus, Eye Exams – Minor Abdominal Pain, Nausea & Vomiting – Headache, Flu/COVID Treatment – Skin Check: Rashes & Skin Disorders – Mental Health/Behavioral Health Screenings/Referrals […]