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The 2026 City of Mural Community Festival has officially wrapped up, leaving Bay City with three beautiful new murals that celebrate creativity, community, and the power of public art. Each mural tells its own story while contributing to our larger vision of transforming everyday spaces into places that inspire connection, conversation, and civic pride. A New Welcome at Calypso Wine Bar One of this year's featured projects is the newest mural inside Calypso Wine Bar, created

The Ever-Living Friendship Wall is growing once again! United We Go is excited to welcome Charlotte Shinabarger (Charlotte Art) of Petoskey, Michigan, and Jamie Sandy of Canadian Lakes, Michigan, as they create two new mural panels for this ongoing community art project. Painting will take place August 12–13, 2026, at Wenonah Park in Bay City, and the public is invited to stop by, meet the artists, and experience the creative process firsthand. Meet the Artists Charlotte Shin

August 11–16, 2026 For the fourth year, the City of Mural Community Festival returns to Bay City, bringing together artists, residents, businesses, and visitors to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community through public art. What began as a vision to transform blank walls into meaningful works of art has grown into a community movement. Since 2023, the festival has connected local artists, youth, businesses, and volunteers while adding vibrant public art that reflec

What if fundraising could become a learning experience? What if youth could gain confidence, communication skills, leadership experience, and entrepreneurial thinking while working toward a goal they care about? That's exactly why we created the I AM Youth Market. Youth vendor link https://forms.gle/SQwa7dx6XVy8i72Y7 On June 14, 2026, United We Go will host the very first I AM Youth Market, a youth-led community event designed to help young people raise funds for their partic

A Creative Showcase for Emerging Artists We are excited to officially announce the ✨ 4th Annual I AM Youth Fashion Show ✨ happening on: 📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 📍 Fashion Square Mall – Saginaw, Michigan Hosted by United We Go, the I AM Youth Fashion Show has continued growing into something much bigger than a traditional runway event. This year’s show is evolving into: ✨ A Creative Showcase for Emerging Artists ✨ A space where youth can explore confidence, creativity, lead

Every “YES” helps a young person step into confidence, creativity, and possibility. There are so many moments in life where youth hear the word “no.” “No, you’re not ready.” “No, you don’t have enough experience.” “No, you can’t do that.” “No, that’s not for someone like you.” At United We Go, through our 2026 4th Annual I AM Youth Fashion Show, we are choosing to say something different. We are choosing to say: ✨ “YES, come join us.” ✨ “YES, we will train and guide you.” ✨ “

United We Go invites youth to step into a creative experience where art meets fashion . The Wearable Art Workshop , led by multimedia artist Allise Noble , is a hands-on program designed to help participants transform everyday clothing and accessories into one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces . Through guided instruction, youth will explore painting techniques, design concepts, and creative expression in a supportive and inspiring environment. This workshop is more than just an

United We Go is excited to officially announce that applications are now open for the 4th Annual I AM Youth Fashion Show 2026 ! This signature event is more than a fashion show — it is a transformative experience designed to help youth build confidence, self-expression, and leadership skills while being part of a supportive and empowering community. 🌟 What is the I AM Youth Fashion Show? The I AM Youth Fashion Show is a youth empowerment program that brings together young

As United We Go celebrates three years of impact , we are proud to announce the opening of nominations for our very first United We Go Community Awards . Over the past three years, our journey has been shaped by incredible individuals, dedicated volunteers, supportive partners, and inspiring youth who continue to show up, lead, and create meaningful change in our community. This is our moment to recognize them. ✨ Honoring 3 Years of Impact Since 2022, United We Go has brought

Come celebrate this special milestone with us! United We Go is proudly celebrating three years of serving the Great Lakes Bay Region, and we are honored to invite you to our 3-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in partnership with the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. 📍 Location: CMURC – Saginaw📅 Date: March 25th⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM 👉 RSVP & view event details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/181jgNdqTR/ Three Years of Community Impact Three years ago,

United We Go Youth Shine at the Cherry Monkey Winter Wonderland Fashion Show At United We Go, we believe in empowering youth to walk confidently, express their individuality, and lead with positivity. This winter, our I AM Youth Fashion Show team had the honor of representing our organization at the 2nd Annual Cherry Monkey Winter Wonderland Charity Fashion Show , stepping onto a new runway experience in the Metro Detroit fashion scene. Our youth proudly showcased the powerf

At United We Go, we believe art has the power to connect people across cultures, generations, and borders. That belief comes to life through one of our most meaningful public art initiatives — the Friendship Wall , also known as the Ever-Lasting Friendship Wall . This wall is more than just a mural space.It is a living canvas that celebrates unity, collaboration, and the beauty of shared stories. Each artist who contributes leaves behind not only their creative mark, but als

At United We Go , we believe every child has a story worth sharing — and the confidence to share it can shape their future in powerful ways. For the past two years , our Voice of Youth Podcast Program has been running at Hemmeter Elementary School , empowering 4th and 5th grade students to build confidence, communication skills, and self-belief through podcasting. Each semester, students record around 20 podcast episodes , shared on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube . The

Happy New Year, Community! 🎉 We are so thrilled to share some exciting news with you — after more than two months of searching, United We Go has officially found a new home at CMURC (Central Michigan University Research Corporation) ! To better serve our growing programs and the communities we love, we are now operating from two locations in the region: 📍 Saginaw Location 203 S. Washington Ave, Suite 260-BSaginaw, MI 48607 📍 Bay City Location 122 Uptown Drive, Suite 204B

We are so proud to share that all four mural locations for this year’s City of Mural Community Festival are now complete! 🖌️✨ This celebration of art and community wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible dedication of our mural artists, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, musicians, building owners, and community members . Your passion and support bring these walls to life and make Bay City shine brighter each year. 💛 Every festival teaches us new lessons—there are

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Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Gina AnayanaFounder and President, United We Go Phone: 989-392-4343 Email:...

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This past weekend, we had the pleasure of helping a wonderful family celebrate their son's 9th birthday! 🎂 It was a heartwarming...

As we approach the end of another incredible year, we at United We Go are thrilled to announce our End of Year Fundraising Event on...