2025 "I Am" Youth Empowerment Initiative

2025 I AM Youth Fashion Show

The I AM Youth Fashion Show is more than just a showcase of fashion; it's a powerful platform for our young participants to express themselves, build self-confidence, and promote a positive self-image. At United We Go, we believe in the importance of nurturing these qualities in our youth, and this event is a testament to that commitment.

Lets recap our 3rd I AM Youth Fashion Show! This year, we’re celebrating youth empowerment, creativity, and self-expression in one of the biggest youth fashion shows in the Great Lakes Bay Region!

Event was hosted at Bay City Town Center with 54 youth models, ages 4-17, with 5 designers, walk the runway, each representing one of the powerful I AM themes:
I AM Confident
I AM Loved
I AM Enough
I AM Kind
I AM Unique

This exciting event showcased local and regional talent, celebrating the creativity, confidence, and individuality of young models. Whether you're a parent, family member, or community supporter, we thank you for being in this event to celebrate our youth and their inspiring journeys.

Thanks Focus 5 WNEM for covering this event for us.

2025 I AM Youth Fashion Show Highlights

Key Highlights:

Youth Models: 54 (Ages 4–17)
Attendees: 270
Vendors: 5
Designers: 5
Volunteers: 30
Speakers: 5
Live Musicians: 4
Facebook & Instagram Reach: 50,000–60,000 with over 80 combined posts

Impact:
Youth participants walked the runway with boldness and grace. Empowerment themes—I AM Confident, I AM Loved, I AM Enough, I AM Kind, I AM Unique—were reflected not only in outfits but in the spirit of every child. The show served as a platform for storytelling, representation, and community pride.

Youth Model Instructors Team

Thank you Wallace, Malayia,—our model instructors for 2025! These passionate mentors are here not just to teach runway skills, but to help build confidence, presence, and self-belief in every youth who steps on our stage.

Wallace

Youth Model Instructor

Malayia

Youth Model Instructor

Sponsor A Youth Fundraiser

"Sponsor a youth model and be part of their journey to confidence and self-expression. Your support helped cover their training, and participation in the 2025 I AM Youth Fashion Show—empowering them to shine on and off the runway.

I AM themed T-shirt

Aubriella, Bay County

Loved walking and expressing my emotions and confidence!

Kenra, Bay City

That it was truly all about the kids! My son said he enjoyed making new friends.

Kristen, Bay County

The confidence boost for all kids regardless of abilities

Our Team.

It takes a village to make event like this happen, every year, we assemble a special team to plan, execute and present this special event for our youth in our region.