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501(c)(3) Non-Profit · Great Lakes Bay Region

Where Young Voices Shape Community

A creative youth development nonprofit empowering youth through podcasting, public art, and self-expression.

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We Don’t Just Serve Youth — We Give Youth a Platform.

Through creative youth development, young people build confidence, belonging, and community impact.

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Our Mission, Events & Ways to Engage

Our mission, vision, events, volunteering, and support—aligned with how we show up for youth and neighbors every day.

Our Mission

Our Goal, Vision & Commitment to fostering unity and understanding

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Our Events

Register & Help Make Change through community gatherings

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Get Involved

Volunteer, internships, and hands-on ways to help youth programs thrive

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Our Impact

Accessibility, programs, and community impact—how we show up across the region

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Donate and in-kind donations that keep programs free and accessible for youth

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Signature Youth Voice Initiative

Voice of Youth

The Voice of Youth Program gives students a safe, creative space to practice communication and storytelling through podcasting.

Students learn to speak with confidence, listen to others, and express their ideas with pride.

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We invite you to listen to our students’ podcasts and hear their growth for yourself on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (links and episodes on our Voice of Youth program page).

Our 2026 Voice of Youth sponsorship opportunities are now open. To receive the full sponsorship package, contact info@unitedwego.org.

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Program Videos

What students learned from the podcast program ▶

What students learned from the podcast program

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How podcasting helps students shape their future ▶

How podcasting helps students shape their future

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Improvements from the podcast workshop ▶

Part 3, Improvements from the podcast workshop and advices for future students

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Focus on 5: Ever-Living Friendship Wall ▶

Focus on 5: Ever-Living Friendship Wall

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Our Impact

Creative Programs. Community Outcomes.

Across the Great Lakes Bay Region, your support helps us deliver inclusive arts, youth leadership, and community connection programs year-round—so young people can grow skills, pride, and belonging.

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Large-Scale Murals

Installed through City of Mural and public art collaborations across Bay and Saginaw counties.

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Mural Artists

Partnered from local communities and around the world to bring diverse stories into public spaces.

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Youth Empowered

Participated in confidence-building I AM Youth workshops and fashion-show experiences.

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Young Voices Amplified

Developed communication and storytelling skills through the Voice of Youth podcast program.

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Youth Programs

More ways we celebrate youth

Alongside our signature spotlight programs, we nurture everyday belonging across the community.

Happy Birthday Initiative

Our Happy Birthday Initiative helps young people feel celebrated and supported on their special day—part of how we nurture belonging across the community.

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Latest Updates

News & Stories

United We Go Turns 3
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United We Go Turns 3!

Celebrating three years of bringing communities together through diversity, harmony, and engagement.

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2026 I AM Youth Fashion Show Casting Call Now Open

Youth can step into model training, mentorship, and the annual showcase—details and sign-up on our main site.

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Wearable Art Workshop + I AM Youth Fashion Show Opportunity

Creative workshop connecting wearable art with pathways into the fashion show experience.

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United We Go Community Awards: Nominations Open (2023–2025)

Honor neighbors and partners making a difference—see the main site for categories and the April 30 nomination deadline.

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"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will."
— Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
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