Overtown Youth Center

What Overtown Youth Center does

Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) is a community development organization founded in 2003 and headquartered at 450 NW 14th Street in Miami's Overtown neighborhood. It delivers year-round programming for youth (grades K-12), adults, and families across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Florida, organized around five pillars: Education; Enrichment and Exposure; Family Services; Health and Wellness; and Economic Sustainability. The portfolio includes age-tiered school programs, the Honey Shine Summer Camp and girls' mentorship track, the Band of Brothers boys' mentorship program, STEM, art and culture, and sports clubs (including the OYC Bulldogs basketball program), the EDEN Place Family Resource Center, workforce development and summer youth internship placement, parenting programs, and facility-based health services via an OnMed Care Station.

The organization is led by CEO Tina Brown and governed by a Board of Directors. Its operating model is that of an independent nonprofit supported by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, government funding, and program fees, with a roster of 60+ named partners spanning AT&T, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Lennar, Publix, United Way of Miami-Dade, The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, City of Miramar, AmeriCorps, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Gibson Charter School, and numerous local and national foundations. Signature events include Zo's Celebrity Golf Classic, the Jewel Summit, the Band of Brothers Summit, and a Give Miami Day campaign. The organization celebrates 20 years of service in 2024-2025 and is running an active Capital Campaign and Brick Campaign to fund expanded capacity.

Name

Overtown Youth Center

Legal name

Overtown Youth Center

Website

https://overtownyouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) is a Miami-based nonprofit community development organization founded in 2003 that delivers year-round youth, adult, and family programs across five pillars — Education, Enrichment, Family Services, Health and Wellness, and Economic Sustainability — serving K-12 students and families in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its programs and services. The website prominently features donation options including one-time donations, Amazon Wish Lists, and specific campaigns like the Brick Campaign, Jersey Society, and Round Up Program.

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Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OYC Miami is a community development organization that delivers year-round programs and services for youth, adults, and families in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami and surrounding Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The organization operates through five pillars — Education, Enrichment and Exposure, Family Services, Health and Wellness, and Economic Sustainability — offering K-12 academic and enrichment programs, summer camps, mentorship initiatives, family resource services, employment and workforce development, and on-site health services. Programs are delivered at its Miami headquarters, in partner schools, and at satellite summer camp locations.

Product overview

OYC Miami is a community development organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services organized under five pillars: Education, Enrichment and Exposure, Family Services, Health and Wellness, and Economic Sustainability. The portfolio includes youth and summer programs (K-12) with grade-specific offerings from Elementary through High School, enrichment clubs (STEM, Art & Culture, Sports & Fitness), mentorship programs (Honey Shine for Girls, Band of Brothers), family and adult services (EDEN Place Resource Center, Employment Programs, Health & Wellness), and workforce development initiatives including summer internships. The organization operates year-round serving youth, adults, and families in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

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Products and services

• Youth & Summer Programs (K-12) Year-round and summer programs for youth including academic support, enrichment activities, and recreational experiences across Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), and High School (9-12) grade levels.
• Honey Shine Summer Camp
• Elementary School Programs (Grades K-5) Age-appropriate programs designed for elementary school students (K-5) focusing on foundational learning, after-school enrichment, and developmental support.
• Middle School Programs (Grades 6-8) Programs tailored for middle school students (6-8) emphasizing academic achievement, character development, STEM clubs, sports and fitness clubs, and enrichment opportunities.
• High School Programs (Grades 9-12) College, career, and workforce readiness programs equipping high school students (9-12) with skills, professional experience, summer internship placement, and post-secondary pathways.
• STEM Clubs (Grades 5-12) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics enrichment clubs providing hands-on learning and exploration for youth in grades 5-12.
• Art & Culture Clubs (Grades 5-12) Clubs focused on creative arts, cultural appreciation, and artistic expression for middle and high school students in grades 5-12.
• Sports & Fitness Clubs (Grades 2-12) Athletic programs including the OYC Bulldogs basketball team, Summer League, and general fitness activities promoting physical health, teamwork, and athletics for youth in grades 2-12.
• Honey Shine for Girls (Grades 4-12) Year-round mentorship and empowerment program specifically designed for young women in grades 4-12, providing guidance, support, leadership development, and personal growth opportunities.
• Band of Brothers Initiatives (Grades 4-12) Mentorship program for young men in grades 4-12 focused on leadership development, personal growth, fatherhood preparation, and meaningful dialogue through sessions and an annual summit.
• Super Saturdays Program (Grades K-12) Weekend enrichment program offering academic support, activities, and recreational opportunities for youth in grades K-12 and their families.
• EDEN Place Family Resource Center Family resource center providing support services, parenting resources, the Nurturing Parenting Program, and community connections for parents, caregivers, and families.
• Employment and Workforce Programs Workforce development programs offering employment assistance, professional development, career readiness services, and summer youth internship placement for adults and older youth.
• Health & Wellness Services Health and wellness programs providing resources, education, preventive care support, and OnMed Care Station appointments for youth, families, and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Breaking generational cycles through comprehensive family and youth support
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Hosted professional development session for summer youth interns covering artificial intelligence, professional email etiquette, personal branding, and workplace communication.
• Miami MarlinsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Hosted post-high youth outing providing community building opportunity for young adults navigating college, careers, and life beyond graduation.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOYC Miami recruits AmeriCorps Members for the 2026-2027 service year. AmeriCorps Success Coaches work directly with youth providing mentorship, academic achievement support, and college/career readiness services. Members receive living allowance and education award.
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational mentorship organization partnership supporting youth mentorship programs at OYC Miami.
• Black Voters Matter FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic engagement organization partnered with OYC Miami for community empowerment initiatives.
• Carrolton School of The Sacred HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school partnership supporting OYC Miami programs through educational collaboration.
• City of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing support and resources for OYC Miami community programs.
• City of MiramarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Miramar hosts one of Honey Shine program locations. Partnership with Miramar Parks (miramarparks) for youth and family opportunities. Mayor Wayne Messam and team visited OYC Miami to strengthen partnership.
• Close Up FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic education organization partnership supporting youth civic engagement programs.
• Early Learning CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting early childhood education initiatives.
• Florida BlueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partner supporting health and wellness programs at OYC Miami.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department partnership supporting educational programs and initiatives.
• Florida Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department partnership supporting health and wellness services at OYC Miami.
• Gibson Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school partnership delivering in-school programs for students.
• Local Initiatives Support Corps (LISC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational community development organization partnership supporting OYC Miami community initiatives.
• Miami-Dade CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partnership supporting OYC Miami programs and operations.
• Miami-Dade County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership delivering educational programs and services in schools across the district.
• Miami Downtown Development AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowntown Miami economic development authority partnership supporting OYC Miami.
• Miami Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing diaper bank resources to families served by OYC Miami.
• Overtown Children and Youth CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition of organizations serving children and youth in Overtown, of which OYC Miami is an active member.
• Southwest Overtown Community Redevelopment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRA partnership supporting community redevelopment in Southwest Overtown area where OYC Miami operates.
• Take Stock in ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide mentorship and scholarship program partnership supporting youth at OYC Miami.
• Unidos USminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Latino civil rights organization partnership supporting Hispanic families served by OYC Miami.
• Volunteer FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState volunteer service organization partnership supporting AmeriCorps and volunteer programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 100 Black Men of South Florida: Mentorship and youth development organization serving Black youth in South Florida. Provides comparable mentorship programs (similar to OYC's Band of Brothers initiative) and competes for the same corporate and foundation funding pools.
• Breakthrough Miami: Educational-outcomes-focused youth nonprofit serving Miami-Dade middle and high school students with academic enrichment, college prep, and teacher training. Operates in the same Miami-Dade County footprint with overlapping after-school and summer programming for the same demographic.
• YMCA of Greater Miami: Regional YMCA offering youth, family, and wellness programming throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. Operates similar year-round after-school, summer camp, sports, and health/wellness programs, making it one of OYC's closest direct competitors for both participants and funders.
• Coconut Grove Cares / Coconut Grove Collaborative: Community-based nonprofit providing wraparound youth and family services in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood. Mirrors OYC's comprehensive community development approach for underserved Miami-area families, including after-school, summer, and family programming.
• OIC of South Florida: Workforce development nonprofit serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties with job training, career placement, and adult education. Competes with OYC's Economic Sustainability pillar and workforce programs for similar employer partnerships and Workforce Innovation Act funding.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade: The largest youth-development organization in Miami-Dade, providing after-school programming, academic support, and enrichment across multiple club sites. OYC competes for similar Children's Trust and corporate funding dollars while serving overlapping youth populations in the same South Florida market.
• Lotus House: Miami-based nonprofit providing comprehensive supportive services for homeless and at-risk women, children, and families. Shares OYC's family-centered social services model and competes for similar funding streams serving vulnerable Miami-Dade families.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami: Youth mentorship nonprofit serving Miami-Dade and surrounding counties. Shares a formal partnership with OYC (Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is listed as a partner), competes for mentorship grants, and serves an overlapping youth-empowerment mission in the same region.
• Urban League of Greater Miami: Community-based nonprofit delivering workforce development, education, and family services to underserved populations in Miami. Directly parallels OYC's workforce readiness, education, and family support pillars within the same South Florida service area.
• Miami Children's Initiative (related: Liberty City / Opa-locka community initiatives): Community-anchored nonprofit delivering cradle-to-career supports in Liberty City and surrounding Miami neighborhoods. Direct peer in the same comprehensive community development model serving Black and Brown youth and families in Miami-Dade County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OYCMiami
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@oycmiami
• Facebookfacebook.com/OYCMiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/overtown-youth-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/oycmiami
• TikToktiktok.com/@oycmiami

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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