Rising With Purpose Rebuilding Initiative
A New Dawn for
Unity Performing Arts Foundation
Catalyzing Growth &
Fortifying Foundations
The Unity Performing Arts Foundation is entering a new era of growth and optimism with the “Rising with Purpose” Rebuilding Initiative. After celebrating over 20 years of impact, this strategic effort aims to rebuild, strengthen, and expand our programs, ensuring we continue to empower the next generation of leaders and serve as a beacon of excellence for the community. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, our passion and commitment remain undiminished as we shape a brighter, more resilient future together.
Our Pillars of Purpose
The Rising With Purpose Rebuilding Initiative is structured around our pillars of purpose that we’ll achieve with five pivotal projects:
Visibility & Awareness:
A Marketing Campaign
To broadcast our mission and tell our stories, creating a tapestry of engagement. Increase our visibility and raise awareness to an entirely new generation of young people and their families.
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Capacity, Sustainability, and Impact:
A Capital Campaign of $5M
To lay the foundation for a future as bright as the talents we nurture, ensuring sustainability and expansion.
02
Membership & Growth:
A Membership Drive
To grow our family, embrace new voices, and strengthen the bonds of our existing members.
03
Community Engagement & Partnerships:
A Community Referral Pipeline
Establishing a robust network that encourages community engagement and fosters partnerships, driving growth and opportunity for our members through collective support and shared vision.
04
Inspiring, Equipping, and Nurturing a New Generation of Youth:
The Rise Up Tour
The Voices of Unity Youth Choir is proud to have brought home a Gold Medal and the title of World Champions from the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in July 2024. This opportunity was a chance for growth, exposure, and learning, emphasizing passion, community impact, and future success.
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Investing in Visible Excellence
Rising With Purpose
Capital Campaign
Since 2001, UNITY has been a catalyst for cultivating young talent, shaping professionals who contribute to a thriving society. Today, we launch the Rising with Purpose Capital Campaign, an ambitious $5 million initiative that aims to expand our programs, support scholarships, and invest in future leaders.
Use of Funds
Programming
$500,000 to improve and increase programming and production.
Scholarships
$150,000 for student membership scholarships and college support.
Operational Growth
$350,000 for hiring an administrator, fund development director, and providing staff development training.
Equipment & Infrastructure Growth
$500,000 for system development, upgrades to computer equipment and software, and vehicles.
The Rise Up Tour
$500,000 for the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand.
Reserve
$3,000,000 for an emergency operational reserve to support sustainability.
A Legacy of Impact
Since 2000, UNITY has shaped over 1,000 students, achieving a 100% high school graduation rate and empowering a majority to pursue higher education. Our alumni, now thriving professionals, carry UNITY’s values across industries and communities worldwide. Join us in supporting the Rising With Purpose Rebuilding Initiative — your contribution fuels the transformative power of the arts and youth development to inspire change, nurture leaders, and build a future where every voice is heard.
A Legacy of Impact
Since 2000, UNITY has shaped over 1,000 students, achieving a 100% high school graduation rate and empowering a majority to pursue higher education. Our alumni, now thriving professionals, carry UNITY’s values across industries and communities worldwide. Join us in supporting the Rising With Purpose Rebuilding Initiative — your contribution fuels the transformative power of the arts and youth development to inspire change, nurture leaders, and build a future where every voice is heard.
Looking to
the Future
We invite you to help us look to the future with a purposeful focus on preparing, equipping, conditioning, and empowering the next generation of leaders and professionals in our community and beyond. This is an exciting journey as we enter a future where UNITY’s impact can reach new heights and resonate even more profoundly within our community.
