The Threads of Courage Fashion Show brought families together for an afternoon centered on confidence, creativity, and community.
Kids stepped onto the runway and into their shine — some for the first time — surrounded by encouragement and support.
This is what Push For Progress is about: creating real experiences where confidence grows.
(Model: Rei'lynn - photographed by Paul Morales)
Confidence in Real Time
Every kid brought something different to the runway — personality, courage, creativity, and presence.
Watching their confidence grow from backstage to the runway was one of the most powerful parts of that day.
(Model: Najeea - photographed by Paul Morales)
Words That Moved the Room
One of the most powerful moments of the afternoon was a poem performed by Aiy'Den that spoke to courage, identity, and growing up with confidence.
(Model: Aiy'Den - photographed by Paul Morales)
What People Are Saying
"Thank you for making me a custom outfit and shoes. I love my outfit so much and I loved being part of the Threads of Courage Fashion Show."
— Threads of Courage Model
(Model: Lily Monroe - photographed by Paul Morales)
"From the moment we arrived, everything was handled with excellence. The kids were taken care of head to toe — we didn’t have to bring or pay for a thing. They just got to show up and shine."
— Threads of Courage Family
(Model: Honour - photographed by Paul Morales)
Fashion With Purpose
The Threads of Courage Fashion Show raised $500 for the Fort Wayne Center for Nonviolence, supporting their work to build safer and stronger communities.
Representatives from the organization spoke during the event about the importance of creating environments where young people feel supported and valued.
Thank you to Justin Groves, our Community Champion Sponsor, and everyone else who donated their time and talents to help us create another impactful PUSH Event:
- J Tubbs, our Dj
- Paul Morales, our photographer
- McKayla Nevers, our videographer
