Author Archives Michelle Sims

Spring Break ’19
- By Michelle Sims
- On April 2, 2019
Download the application and return to: info@twpthemovement.org Fax# 757-299-0149 in person: 700 E Olney Rd, Norfolk, Va
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HIPTeens Horitcultural Internship Program
- By Michelle Sims
- On March 27, 2019
Teens With a Purpose Horticultural/Agricultural Internship Program for Teens Teens With a Purpose believes that “LEARNERS ARE THE CO-CREATORS OF KNOWLEDGE”. Along with the beautification of a blighted community, HIPTerns […]
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Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate
- By Michelle Sims
- On March 22, 2019
Youth Poet Laureate is a joint program of Teens with a Purpose, Hampton Roads Youth Poets, and in partnership with Urban Word, supported by PEN Center USA and the Academy […]
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Spring 2019 Schedule
- By Michelle Sims
- On February 13, 2019
Summer 2019 Quarterly Program Overview Teens Creatively Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders Join Teens With a Purpose (TWP) for free events at the Vivian C. Mason (VCM) Teen Center. […]
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HRYP ’22
- By Michelle Sims
- On February 5, 2019
2022 marks the 14th year that Teens With a Purpose (TWP) has had the honor to curate and present the Regions only Youth Literary Arts Festival. This year we began […]
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Norfolk mural puts 4 local women in the spotlight during 2018 Neon Festival
- By Michelle Sims
- On November 26, 2018
NORFOLKBrave. Empowered. Beautiful. Extraordinary.Lori Pratico said those characteristics are what made her take notice of four local women. And now, through Pratico’s nonprofit art organization Girl Noticed, their faces are […]
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Fuse Fest ’18 – Living My Best Life
- By Michelle Sims
- On June 8, 2018
Teens With a Purpose is excited to announce the 6th Annual FUSE FEST (Focus on Unity, Spirit and Edutainment) at the Safe Creative Community Space on July 28th. Fuse Fest […]
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Two Huntington students in finals of poetry competition at Downing-Gross
- By Michelle Sims
- On April 27, 2018
http://www.dailypress.com/visuals/video/96983134-132.html Niajiah Jackson, a seventh grade student at Huntington Middle School, is a finalist in a regional youth poetry slam competition this weekend at Downing-Gross. Jackson, along with Zaquan Smith, […]
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Maurice Johnson: Community-based solutions best for juvenile corrections
- By Michelle Sims
- On April 23, 2018
By Maurice Johnson For The Virginian-Pilot Apr 22, 2018 By MAURICE JOHNSON My son is 17, and like most young people, he’s wide-eyed and active. He loves playing basketball and channeling […]
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My Block is Beautiful – April 6th, 2018
- By Michelle Sims
- On April 4, 2018
My Block is Beautiful – Block Party with a Purpose (Norfolk, VA) – The non-profit organization, TWP (Teens with a Purpose) – The Youth Movement is creating a safe and […]
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