Transformational Gospel Youth Choir Fundraiser

Summer 2025 Campaign

Debra Bonner Goes Home To Transform Lives Through the Power of Gospel Music

Help Us Uplift Youth in Flint, Michigan

Your support can bring hope, healing, and transformation to a generation that needs it most.

Flint youth are facing extraordinary challenges:

High poverty and incarceration rates
Alarming levels of trauma, abuse, and mental health struggles
Limited access to education, healthcare, and emotional support

We believe every young person deserves the chance to find their true voice.
Through the Transformational Gospel Youth Choir Program, world-renowned vocal coach Debra Bonner is returning to her hometown of Flint to make that vision a reality—empowering youth through the healing power of gospel music, self-expression, and community connection.

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How Your Support Makes a Difference

Proceeds from the dinner and donations will help fund:
✅ Voice training & choir programs
✅ Healing through music, journaling, acting & visualization
✅ Safe spaces for youth expression
✅ Tools to overcome trauma & envision a hopeful future

Our youth are crying out for hope—your support can be the answer.

Today’s teens are facing unprecedented challenges:

1 in 3 teens meets the criteria for anxiety disorders
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among teens ages 15–19
50% of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14
Between 2019–2020, teen drug overdose deaths rose by 94%
And again by 20% between 2020–2021

Youth are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts. At Unity Gospel Choir International, we believe that miracles happen when youth are surrounded by love, purpose, and the healing power of gospel music.

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Testimonials

“It’s been six months that I’ve been in this choir. Six months that I have grown immensely and healed not only my literal vocal chords, but also spiritually. I had an extremely spiritual emotional experience one night specifically that testified this is where I’m supposed to be. It has been the most incredible experience – being able to share Christ’s gift of love and comfort, once again healing through gospel music. It’s what I want to do with my life, one of the biggest things anyway. The Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir is a gift to the world. It’s cherished by many and I’m so grateful just to be a part of it.”

Aleia M.

“This choir has changed my life in a way I’ve never thought possible. Before I joined, I struggled with major anxiety and depression that almost seemed unbearable. I needed saving, and more importantly, healing. This gospel music has made my testimony so much stronger and I’ve never been happier. When you are surrounded by people who love the Lord and love the music, you have an unbreakable bond and it is absolutely beautiful. My life has been transformed and I couldn’t be more grateful that I found it.”

Sophia H.

“The choir has done a lot for me. Before being in the choir, I had been in an outpatient facility. 2017 was one of the scariest years of my life. Long story short, this is my lifesaver and I’m glad to be able to be a part of this choir. Also, I wouldn’t be pursuing my dreams of being a singer if it weren’t for this choir.”

Jessi Reed

“Working with Debra has been amazing. She is helping me find my true voice and develop my vocal muscles so that I can sing with a lot more control and ease. She not only helps me with my voice, but also inspires me to be a better person. Debra is a great person, and it has been a pleasure working with her.”

Nik Day, EFY award-winning composer

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Let’s build thriving and positive communities through the Transformational Gospel Youth Choir Program.
Together, we can replace hopelessness with healing, empowerment, and joy. If able, a monthly donation would help us most in our mission to spread light, love and joy to the Flint community. Join our donor program and make a difference today!

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