Teens With a Purpose

Additional Information

• Contact Name: Michelle Sims
• Contact Email: twpmichelle@gmail.com
• Contact Phone Number: (757) 724-7060
• Internship Opportunities Anticipated For:
  • Spring 2023
  • Summer 2023
  • Fall 2023
• This Site Offers:
  • Evening hours
  • Weekend hours
• About Teens With a Purpose:
  • Our mission: “To create a platform that empowers young people to use their voice, creativity, reflection and action to affect personal growth, transform lives and impact communities”
    • TWP is committed to the development of young leaders who positively impact their neighbors, classmates, schools, governments, congregations and one another.
    • Teens With a Purpose (TWP) was formed in 1996, and in 2007, Teens With a Purpose became TWP-The Youth Movement a 501(c) (3) non-profit youth development organization.
    • The organization is celebrating over 23 years of experience in providing peer leadership training and has been recognized both regionally and nationally.
    • Creatively cultivating the next generation of leaders is the heart of our overall mission.
  • Our vision: Young people shaping and creating an inspired and positive world where dreams become reality and the impossible is made possible for everyone.
  • Our mission: To create a platform that empowers young people to use their voice, creativity, reflection and action to affect personal growth, transform lives and impact surrounding communities.
  • Our core beliefs: We believe that all youth matter. We believe that everyone has potential. We celebrate diversity. We believe artistic expression gives life. We believe in youth empowerment. We believe in supporting one another. We believe in community. We believe change happens through dialogue.