Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alonzo Mourning Announce OYC Expansion in Broward County
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and former Miami Heat player Alonzo Mourning announced the expansion of the Overtown Youth Center (OYC) into Broward County. The initiative aims to bring OYC's comprehensive youth development model to South Broward County, starting with McNicol Middle School and extending services to four nearby elementary schools. The program focuses on providing educational, social, and health support to optimize the potential of children and families. OYC's model includes academic monitoring, transportation, financial literacy workshops, and STEAM/STEM activities. The expansion is in partnership with Broward County Public Schools and aims to replicate the success seen in Miami, where OYC has achieved a 100% high school graduation rate.