2024 Unity Walk Sponsorship
June 8, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 3:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Walk start: United Way of Southeastern Michigan // Walk end & Celebration: Brown Chapel AME Church : 1043 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Get Directions
Support the Unity Walk!
Bridging US 23 was founded on the belief that when people unite for the greater good, positive change is inevitable. Developed in collaboration by The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) with The Association for Youth Empowerment (AYE), Bridging US 23 is dedicated to transforming the way the people of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and the surrounding communities relate to one another. Our ultimate goal is to connect communities, inspire compassion and take action to call forth the beloved community.
HISTORY OF THE UNITY WALK
The Unity Walk was born out of a Bridging US 23 restorative circle in 2017, when community members spearheaded the Walk as an annual fundraiser for the DRC. The Unity Walk builds on the foundation of taking action and bringing public visibility to the inequities between the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor communities.
- Address the harm(s)
- Enable the survivor to be heard
- Provide an opportunity for the person who committed the harm(s) to make amends
- Assist the survivor and the one who caused the harm to create a plan for re-entering their communities, and
- Foster understanding, connection, and reconciliation
*All sponsorships include: email, website, social and program mention.