I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Young Women with Free Community Festival and Milestone Sneaker Ball Gala

PITTSBURGH, PA — I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc. is celebrating a decade of transforming lives with a weekend of inspiration, celebration, and community. The organization will host its 10th Anniversary EmpowHERment Community Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, followed by the 10-Year Milestone Sneaker Ball Gala on Sunday, August 16, 2026, honoring ten years of mentorship, leadership development, and service to young women throughout the Pittsburgh region.The celebration begins with the FREE EmpowHERment Community Festival, taking place from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Warrington Recreation Center, 329 E. Warrington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210.

Families from across the region are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, wellness, education, and community engagement.Festival attendees can look forward to:Live entertainmentFood and refreshmentsWellness activitiesFamily-friendly games and interactive experiencesCommunity resources and vendor boothsActivities for children and familiesOpportunities to connect, celebrate, and be inspiredFor ten years, I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc. has remained committed to empowering girls and young women by providing mentorship, leadership development, life skills, and supportive programming that encourages confidence, purpose, and personal growth. The anniversary celebration recognizes the countless mentors, volunteers, community partners, families, and supporters who have helped shape the organization’s impact over the past decade.

The celebration continues on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with the 10-Year Milestone Sneaker Ball Gala, an evening dedicated to honoring the organization’s legacy while raising support for its future. The gala will celebrate individuals and partners who have contributed to the organization’s mission of transforming lives and creating opportunities for young women to thrive.

“This milestone is more than a celebration of our past—it’s a celebration of every young woman whose life has been impacted through mentorship, encouragement, and opportunity,” said Marilyn Hornsby, Founder of I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc. “We invite the entire community to join us as we celebrate ten years of empowering the next generation and look forward to the future together.”Community members are encouraged to attend the free festival, learn more about the organization’s work, and support its ongoing mission through the anniversary gala.

For additional information about the EmpowHERment Community Festival or the 10-Year Milestone Sneaker Ball Gala, contact:

Marilyn Hornsby Founder, I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc. mahornsby@verizon.net

About I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc.: I Am WHOLE Mentoring, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women through mentorship, leadership development, education, life skills, and community engagement. Since its founding, the organization has inspired young women to recognize their worth, embrace their potential, and become confident leaders who positively impact their communities.