END OF YEAR GIVING CAMPAIGN
Growing With Purpose
Every gift fuels growth. Every gift shapes a life. Your support reaches children at the front door of their lives, guiding them toward wise choices, strong character, and a hopeful future.
The 2024–2025 season marked a pivotal step forward. All six artistic programs are fully active, and our reach expanded through on-site programs and community outreach in schools.
This Season at UNITY
92
New students welcome
>150
Students exposed to UNITY programs across the season
610
Students reached through school outreach
8
New leaders added this season
6 board, 2 staff
UNITY is a frontline solution. We prepare youth before problems take root by combining Soulful Art Forms with Substance-Based Programming. This model fosters discipline, confidence, leadership, and a sense of purpose that endures.
Six Programs. One Purpose.
Every rehearsal and class is designed to build character, artistry, and leadership.
Voices of UNITY Youth Choir
Performance excellence that builds teamwork, focus, and confidence.
Director: Marshall White
Creative Writing Expressions
Writing for clarity, conviction, and voice. Students study soulful writers and craft with purpose.
Instructors: Rick Farrant, Ben Smith
Public Speaking
Diction, presence, and persuasion. Equipping youth to think, organize ideas, and lead.
Instructor: Donovan Coley
Soulful Drama
Acting technique with meaning. Students study great storytellers and learn disciplined performance.
Instructor: Albert Brownlee
Mini Maestro Piano
Foundational technique, musical literacy, and performance discipline.
Instructors: Eric Clancy, Paula Jewson
Dance
Modern and African forms with soulful expression, technique, and history.
Instructors: Jasmine Jennings, Chaevon Latham
Invest at the Front Door of a Child’s Life
Our community and our nation face rising pressures on youth. UNITY addresses the challenge early, offering structure, mentoring, and high expectations. We cannot stop every negative influence, but we can create powerful options that help young people choose a better path.
Your gift protects potential. It keeps doors open to growth, belonging, and purpose. It prevents crisis by planting the right principles while children are young and guiding them as they become young adults.
Your Gift at Work
- $25 provides classroom materials and music resources
- $50 supports a week of transportation assistance for a student
- $100 equips a rehearsal with coaching and supplies
- $250 sponsors outreach workshops that introduce UNITY in schools
- $500 advances program scholarships for committed students
- $1,000 powers a month of instruction across a program area
Transformation Stories
Short videos and quotes from students, alumni, and parents show how UNITY changes lives through discipline, love, and accountability.
“UNITY taught me how to focus and lead with confidence.”
Student, Age 15
“My child discovered discipline and purpose that carries into school and home.”
Parent
“The program gave me a voice and a family that believes in excellence.”
Alumni
Make Your Year End Gift
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Why Your Gift Matters Now
- Early prevention through arts, structure, and mentoring
- Six active program areas with professional instructors
- Evidence of growth across the season in enrollment and outreach
- Commitment to excellence, accountability, and leadership development
- Momentum that carries into the new season with expanded capacity
Ways to Give
Online
Use the secure donation form on this page to give by card or ACH.
By Mail
Unity Performing Arts Foundation, PO Box 10394, Fort Wayne, IN 46852
Recurring
Set up a monthly gift to sustain students all year.
Employer Match
Check if your employer matches gifts to amplify your impact.
Stock/DAF
Contact us for stock or Donor Advised Fund contributions.
In Honor/Memory
Dedicate a gift to someone who inspired you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my gift tax deductible
Yes. Unity Performing Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A receipt will be emailed for your records.
Can I designate my gift to a program?
Yes. You can note a designation and we will honor your preference wherever possible.
How else can I help?
Share the campaign with friends, attend performances, and invite a school or partner to connect with our outreach team.
Where can I learn more about UNITY’s Model?
Explore our site for the CAL model of Character, Artistry, and Leadership, and read about Soulful Art Forms and Substance-Based Programming.