Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center

06/11/2026

All parents and caregivers are invited to join us tomorrow at 1PM for “Parenting Through Puberty:” a free workshop for caregivers to gain comprehensive, connective, and supportive tools for parenting the modern adolescent through puberty. This workshop is hosted by Ms. Bella, our on-site Health Educator who has been teaching puberty and adolescence education to our 3rd-9th graders this summer.

By the end of this workshop, caregivers will:

❤️ Earn support in how parenting changes during adolescence.
❤️ Feel more confident approaching conversations about puberty and body changes.
❤️ Gain tools to support emotional and social changes.
❤️ Leave with scripts, resources, and next steps.

This event is free, open to the public, and childcare will be provided! We can’t wait to see you there!

06/10/2026

Wings to Work Project Celebrates the Graduation of the first Cohort of students!! Congratulations to all our young men and women!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!!💕

The program was launched in March through a grant from the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

06/02/2026

IT’S SUMMERTIME FUN!!

The four-week program includes educational opportunities for students from Pre-K to 12th grade.

05/30/2026

🔨👏 Work Day 2026 Success! 👏🔨

Today was a day of hard work, learning, and accomplishment at Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our dedicated volunteers who gave their time, talents, and energy to help make our Work Day 2026 a tremendous success. Your support helps us create meaningful opportunities for the youth we serve.

A special congratulations goes to our Wings to Work Construction students, who successfully completed their hands-on performance tasks today! Watching these young men and women apply the skills they have learned in a real-world setting was truly inspiring. Their commitment, determination, and craftsmanship are a testament to the bright futures ahead of them.

We are incredibly proud of each participant for stepping up, working together, and demonstrating the skills needed to succeed in the construction industry and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this day possible. Together, we are building more than structures—we are building futures! 💙🏗️🔨

05/20/2026

Today was full of smiles, laughter, and SWEET memories at our Richton site for the Putting Many to Flight Afterschool Program! 🍭✨

Our students had an amazing time on their field trip to the Pocket Museum and Sugar Daddy's Bakery! From exploring unique treasures and fun surprises to enjoying sweet treats and creating unforgettable moments, the day was truly a blast!

Learning + Adventure + Sweet Fun = A perfect day! 💙

We love creating experiences that allow our students to explore, discover, and make lasting memories while having fun along the way!

05/14/2026

🍉🍇 FUN + LEARNING = THE PERFECT COMBINATION! 🍓🍍

Our amazing scholars in the Putting Many to Flight Afterschool Program in Richton had a SWEET time learning and sharing creative ideas during our watermelon activity today! 🍉✨

We discussed different ways we can enjoy watermelon, and one bright student had an AWESOME idea… WATERMELON PIZZA! 🍕🍉

Using watermelon slices as the “crust” and topping them with grapes, strawberries, and other fresh fruits, our students turned healthy eating into a fun hands-on experience! 🍓🍇🍍

We love seeing our children use their creativity, teamwork, and imagination while learning healthy habits and trying new things. What a GREAT idea and a GREAT day at Putting Many to Flight! ❤️✈️

05/06/2026

Our Afterschool kids had a BALL !!
FUN AT OUR COLOR RUN !!!

05/01/2026

DON’T FORGET…FREE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS STILL GOING ON NOW UNTIL MAY 8th!! RESERVED YOUR SPOT NOW….TIME IS WINDING DOWN….YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN !!!!👍👍🥰

It’s Summer Camp time at Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center!! Registration begins now!!