About Bridging 23
Bridging US 23 is an initiative developed by The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) in collaboration with The Association for Youth Empowerment (AYE). It is dedicated to transforming the way the people of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and the surrounding counties relate to one another.
Bridging US 23 was founded on the belief that when people unite for the greater good, positive change is inevitable. Our ultimate goal is to connect communities, inspire compassion and take action to call forth the beloved community.
History
The Unity walk was born out of a Bridging 23 restorative community circle and has been spearheaded by community members since 2017.
It was built on the foundation of taking action and bringing public visibility and conversation about the inequities between the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor communities
Event Information
Walk Registration
Registration opens on Saturday April 1!
$0 - WALK IN UNITY
Free registration - no merch
$25 - WALK FOR A CAUSE
Unity Walk T-shirt
$50 - WALK WITH PURPOSE
Unity Walk T-shirt & swag bag
$100 - WALK FOR JUSTICE
Unity Walk T-Shirt & swag bag
Sponsorship
Your sponsorship is critical in continuing the annual Unity Walk for years to come and to support the DRC's Restorative Justice Program that keeps kids and adults out of the criminal legal system.
$5000 – COMMUNITY PEACE BUILDER
Your support can help sustain our Restorative Justice Program to keep youth and adults out of the criminal legal system.
$2500— JUSTICE CHAMPION
Your contribution can sustain an entire Restorative Justice program at a school for one semester.
$1000 – CHANGEMAKER
Your contribution can support and pay a stipend for a returning citizen in our restorative justice facilitator training.
$500 – AMBASSADOR
Your contribution can help support the restorative justice circle process for a family
$250 – ADVOCATE
Your support can help develop more outreach to youth, schools, and the community about restorative practices.
$100 – FRIEND OF THE DRC
Your contribution will help support our ongoing programming and services.
*All sponsorships include: website, social and program mention, 2 registrations, 2 t-shirts & 2 swag bags
Route Map - 5 Mile
Route Map - 1 Mile
Thank you to our past Sponsors & Supporters!
