Karonna

Meet Karonna Funderburg!

We wanted to take a moment to honor one of our team members; meet Karonna Funderburg! 🎉
Karonna has served as a Lead Workforce Development Case Manager for the Yunion since 2019. Karonna has over 16 years of youth and community-centered leadership experience as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy.
She is such an asset to the organization and the youth and families she serves. We are so happy to have her as part of our team!
Do you like getting to know members of our staff? Drop a 👋 below if you’d like more videos on our incredible team!

Students with Awareness & Goals, S.W.A.G.

August 5, 2021

S.W.A.G. Students with Awareness & Goals Programs like S.W.A.G. are vital to our youth fulfilling their potential. #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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8th Annual Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp Ending Performance

August 4, 2021

Join us today at 4 pm EST for our 8th Annual Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp ending performance. We’ll be going Live on our FB page (@theyunion). See our camp highlights and our feature presentation “Possibilities”

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HIV/AIDS Education

August 3, 2021

Michigan does not mandate sex education, but it does mandate HIV/AIDS education. Parents must receive notice of both sex and HIV/AIDS education and may opt-out of both. Parents, make sure you are aware of what your child is being taught. #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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The Yunion’s Live 3

August 2, 2021
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The Yunion’s Live 2

August 2, 2021
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The Yunion’s Live

August 2, 2021
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Our Keys 2 Life Performance

August 2, 2021

Our Keys 2 Life Performance is about to start.

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New York Broadway Actress Speaks with Campers

July 31, 2021

Our special guest was Tiffany Frances – a Detroit native who played Josephine in New York Broadway production “Ain’t Too Proud.” Last week our acting students had the opportunity to speak to and learn from Tiffany, her success, and her experiences. #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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Campers and Staff Had a Great Time

July 31, 2021

This is why we have them sign waivers Campers and staff had a great time at our Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp.

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The Life-Changing Programs for Youth

July 29, 2021

We offer life-changing programs for youth. Seeing is believing; visit https://theyunion.org to learn more! #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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Teaching the Art of Storytelling

July 28, 2021

We’ve partnered with DPSCD (Detroit Public School Community District) to provide summer enrichment programs. This is a snippet of Mr. CJ teaching the kids the art of Storytelling. This is a talent if used correctly can help young people develop communication skills which is an…

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The Cave of Adullam

July 27, 2021

Cave of Adullam statistics: 78% of our recruits improve their grade point average one letter grade without tutoring. 98% of parents report their sons have grown spiritually and become more emotionally stable since becoming a recruit in the CATTA. #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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Detroit Youth and Families!

July 24, 2021

Please take a moment to watch the short video montage of our mentoring and prevention programs at https://theyunion.org. You’ll not only be encouraged but also see why there’s many reasons to have hope for Detroit youth and families! #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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Friday Yunion Parent Check-in

July 23, 2021

Friday Yunion Parent Check-in Keys 2 Life Field Trip 2/3

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See What Campers are Expecting this Summer and During Camp

July 22, 2021

See what campers are expecting this summer and during camp: “I expect to take my school work to the next level” “Achieve healthy body goals” ”I expect myself to follow the rules – to stay in the green.” “I expect something good will happen!” #TheYunion…

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Parents, Did You Know?

July 22, 2021

Michigan does not mandate sex education, but it does mandate HIV/AIDS education. If sex education is provided, it must stress abstinence, include information on the importance of sex only within marriage, negative outcomes of teen sex, avoiding coercion, and healthy decision-making, and be medically accurate…

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