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🌟 Say YES to a Youth. Empower a Future. 🌟

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.”

✨ “YES, you are worthy of being seen.”

✨ “YES, your voice matters.”

✨ “YES, you belong here.”


The I AM Youth Fashion Show is more than a runway event.It is a creative and empowerment movement designed to help youth ages 4–17 build confidence, leadership, self-expression, and community connection through fashion, art, storytelling, music, and mentorship.



This year, over 40 youth models are preparing to walk the runway at the 2026 I AM Youth Fashion Show on July 11, 2026 at Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw, Michigan.


Each youth is stepping into one of this year’s empowering themes:

✨ I AM Creative

✨ I AM Strong

✨ I AM Worthy

✨ I AM Important

✨ I AM Resilient

Some youth are walking the runway for the very first time.Some are overcoming fear, anxiety, self-doubt, or financial barriers.Some simply need a space where someone believes in them.

And that’s where YOU come in.


💛 SAY YES TO A YOUTH CAMPAIGN

Our “Say YES to a Youth” campaign helps sponsor youth participation in the program by covering training, workshops, runway preparation, creative opportunities, and mentorship experiences.

Each number on our campaign board represents a real youth model participating in this year’s show.

When you sponsor a number, you are saying YES to a young person’s growth journey.


🌟 How to Participate

1️⃣ Choose a Number (or Multiple Numbers)

You may sponsor up to 10 numbers/youth.


2️⃣ Decide Your Donation Amount

Suggested donation:

  • Individuals: starting at $25

  • Businesses: starting at $50


3️⃣ Choose Your Donation Method

  • PayPal

  • Venmo

  • Mail a check

📌 Important: Leave us a note with:

  • your chosen number(s)

  • donation amount

Example:“No. 3, 7, 35 — $25 each = $75 total.”


Mail checks to:

United We Go

8879 Maple RdBridgeport, MI 48722



🎟️ Other Ways You Can Support

✨ Purchase Early Tickets

Come celebrate and support our youth live on July 11, 2026.



✨ Share the Movement

Help us spread the word by sharing:

  • our event flyers

  • the Say YES campaign

  • youth stories

  • social media posts

Your share may help another youth find confidence, belonging, and community.


✨ Join the Event

📍 Fashion Square Mall – Saginaw, MI📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026🎶 12PM–4PM Live Music & Creative Performances👠 4PM–8PM Fashion Show


🌈 Why This Matters

This program is not about creating perfect models.

It’s about helping youth:

  • learn confidence

  • practice communication

  • build leadership skills

  • express creativity

  • feel seen and valued

  • discover their voice

We work with youth patiently and intentionally.


Some arrive shy.Some arrive uncertain.Some arrive afraid to even walk across a room.

And then something beautiful happens.


They begin standing taller.Speaking louder.Smiling bigger.Believing in themselves.

That transformation is what this movement is truly about.


💫 Thank You for Saying YES

Every donation, every ticket purchase, every volunteer hour, every share, and every encouraging word helps us continue building spaces where youth feel empowered to grow into who they are becoming.


Together, we are not just creating a fashion show.

We are creating experiences that young people may carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Thank you for believing in our youth.Thank you for walking beside us.Thank you for saying YES. 💛


—Gina Anayana

Founder & President, United We Go

 
 
 

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