#norfolkVA #757

"Teens With a Purpose (TWP) is a peer-led, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization serving schools, churches and communities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and across the Hampton Roads Region. TWP tackles issues teens face in today’s world such as prevention and education of HIV/STDs; distracted teen driving; dating abuse and violence; and many other challenges. As youth and families come to Teens With a Purpose (TWP) for help, we give them hope; we highlight their strengths; we support and encourage, as they transform their lives and communities. Helping teens fully discover and optimize their creative talents, TWP is committed to creating young leaders who positively impact their neighbors, classmates and schools, governments and congregations.Creatively cultivating the next generation of leaders is at the heart of our mission." https://hamptonroadscares.org/show/teens-with-a-purpose #norfolkVA #757

Deirdre Love founded Teens With a Purpose back in 1996 with the sole objective of "teens creatively cultivating the next generation of leaders." Meet her as well as a young member of TWP named Daquan, who loves poetry and gardening! Find more Main St. Living here: https://www.yurview.com/category/shows/main-street-living/

Since last week, 18 people across Hampton Roads have been shot. At least five of those shootings involved teenagers! One Norfolk organization says the pandemic exposed children to more violence and they're working hard to help young people find their purpose.

Michael Cirelli National Youth Poet Laureate Program Found Announces the launch of State-Wide Youth Poet Laureate Program in 2023 pilot with partner organization Teens With a Purpose leading the Virginia Youth Poet Laureate Program 2023.