Florida Banking September 2023

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Amerant Bank Partners with Overtown Youth Center

A merant Bank announced a new partnership with the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami), a renowned nonprofit that provides year-round comprehensive services to youth, adults and families, who live in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in South Florida. This collaboration aims to provide them with the necessary tools to achieve long-term financial success. Through this meaningful partnership, Amerant aims to leverage its financial expertise and resources to bolster OYC Miami’s ongoing efforts in financial literacy. Amerant will have the distinction of being named a partner in OYC Miami’s new facility, where a classroom will be dedicated to hosting financial literacy workshops for middle schoolers. The bank will also have a principal team member serving on the OYC Miami Board who will contribute their strategic insights and collaborate closely with OYC Miami’s dedicated team to develop and implement programs that promote financial education, budgeting skills, and responsible money management among the young individuals served by the organization. “Our partnership with the Overtown Youth Center represents a shared commitment to empower the next generation with essential financial skills,” said Jerry Plush, chairman and CEO at Amerant Bank. “We are excited to work alongside the OYC team to make a tangible difference in the lives of these young individuals.” Founded in 2003 by NBA Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning and real estate developer Martin Z. Margulies, OYC Miami has been a beacon of hope for the Overtown and surrounding Miami communities, providing invaluable educational and personal development opportunities, regardless of background or income level, for two decades. By focusing on financial literacy, OYC Miami equips the youth with the essential knowledge and skills to make educated financial decisions through every stage of life.

CEO & Chairman of Amerant Bank Jerry Plush with NBA Hall of-Famer Alonzo Mourning.

“We are so proud to have Amerant on board with us in our mission to empower and educate our youth,” said Tina Brown, CEO at OYC Miami. “By joining forces, we can provide even greater resources and expertise to foster financial literacy among our students, enabling them to make informed financial decisions and build a strong foundation for future generations.”

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