Lance Tolbert got married on January 18 to Monet Bagneris! UNITY wishes you both a lifetime of love and happiness! Lance has been a musican/band director for various Voices of Unity Concerts since 2000.

Gregory Perry (UNITY Member, 2013-present)

“I recently participated in the future city competition for the state of Indiana at Purdue University. We made it to second place in the state, so I won’t be going to Washington DC this time, but it was a great competition.” Gregory is in 8th grade at Blackhawk.

David Alvarez, (UNITY Alumnus, 2006-2017) and Staff Member, is a true testament of our UNITY Pledge, “We will reach back to give back”. David joined the choir at the age of 8 in 2006. He now works as the Student Life/Membership Coordinator at UNITY. Read more from his interview with WANE 15 at the button below.

Maureen Bobilya (UNITY Board Member, 2018-present) was awarded Case Rate Leader for New York Life New Org. This is her third win in a row! Congradulations, Maureen!

Johelga Portela (UNITY Member, 2017-present) won 1st place in a dance contest at Croninger Elementary, 2nd place in the 5th grade spelling bee, and was an Honor Roll student for the 1st and 2nd quarter! Congratulations, Johee! Keep striving for Excellence and Nothing Less!

Aniyah McLemore (UNITY Member, 2016-present) was recognized at her school for being a member of the Voices of Unity Youth Choir – how AWESOME! Aniyah dances at Sheekristyle Academy of Dance, plays piano with Mr. Daniel Stewart, is a member of Young Delta and the Pointe Church, enjoys hanging out with her best friend, and loves doing arts and crafts.

Hannah Mossburg (UNITY Member, 2018-present) is playing a villager in Fiddler on the Roof at Blackhawk Christian School on March 13 and 14 at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Hannah is a Freshman at Blackhawk and enjoys writing, playing music, tennis, and theater.

Briana Alvarez (UNITY Alumna, 2006-2014) is hosting The Comfort Zone Art Show will take place on Saturday, February 29. This show helps local artists step out of their comfort limits and showcase their work to the public. Comfort Zone is driven by getting artists the experience of being featured in art shows as well as networking with like-minded individuals. Comfort Zone not only showcases visual artists, we feature music artists and any performance art. A donation bar will be availble. Admission is $7.00, tickets will be availble on eventbrite and at the door by cash only. Come out and see amazing talent from your city!

• Saturday, February 29 from 6:00-10:00 PM
• 114 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3019, United States

Brooke Person (UNITY Alumna, 2008-2016) is starring in Memphis and the show opens next week. See her live February 20 – March 8, 2020 at the Weathervane Playhouse in Akron, Ohio.

Inspired by actual events, Memphis tells the story of a time in America when music brought people together — and changed the world!  

From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony- and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Memphis is about a white radio DJ in the 1950’s who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.

Aryanna Swopshire (UNITY Member, 2012-present) competed in her 3rd pageant and was crowned the new Miss Collegiate North Outstanding Teen!

“I can’t wait to see where my year of service takes me and I look forward to getting to know all of the other ladies in the organization. Thank you to everyone who continuously supports me, and thank you, God. Praying to you throughout the whole day truly kept my spirit at ease!

Cydney Bridges (UNITY Alumna, 2008-2019) made the Deans List last Fall semester at Huntington University where she is studying Nursing! Congratulations, Cydney!

Ani King (UNITY Alumna, 2011-2019) made the Dean’s list for the Fall Semester at Manchester University. Congratulations, Ani! She is majoring in Political Science and is a member of the Manchester Activities Council (MAC). They create and run events on campus.

Garion Briggs (UNITY Alumnus, 2008) is a photographer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Garion says, “It all began with a love for fashion and being in front of the camera. That slowly tuned into me getting behind the camera as well”.

Garion attended Vincennes University where he studied Sociology. He also works at Carmax as a Customer Specialist.

Dalyn Sweetwater (UNITY Alumnus, 2005-2017) started a new job at Sweetwater this week as a Sales Representative. Congratulations, Dalyn!

Cydney Bridges (UNITY Alumna, 2008-2019) is raising funds as part of her Miss Fort Wayne Fundraising on Sunday, March 1 at Panda Express from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. 20% of your purchase will be donated to Riley Children’s Hospital. Click the button below to print a coupon you can share with your friends.

Cydney will also be dressed as Princess Tiana from the Disney movie Princess and the Frog during the Komets Princess Night on Sunday, March 15.

On Saturday, March 21, Cydney is holding the first Miss Fort Wayne’s Talent Showcase Fundraiser at the Boys and Girls Club which will display talent from all over Fort Wayne. Admission is $5 and raffle items will be available.