(Norfolk, VA) – IKEA made Norfolk their home five months ago, and their presence is felt! But Ikea’s impact is more than stylish furniture. Ikea is committed to people and community, when they selected their employees based on values versus skills. IKEA employees have voted to make Teens with a Purpose the recipient of their […]
CONTINUE READINGNORFOLK, VA—Teens With a Purpose presents a rare and tender collection of Youth voice. The poetry anthology, Creative Tongues Vol. 1 “Defining Me” features writings from Teens With a Purpose (TWP) community and school based programs with contributions from past and present members of Hampton Roads Youth Poets, Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureates, Teacher Partners, […]
CONTINUE READINGNORFOLKBrave. 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 featured on a mural in the Neon District. About 15 nominations were submitted by Norfolk residents, Pratico said. From those, she chose Deidre Love and […]
CONTINUE READINGTeens 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 is a community event created to help over 1,000 community members come together, fusing to be stronger, healthy and happy. This year our theme is […]
CONTINUE READINGhttp://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, another Huntington Middle School student, will compete at Saturday’s event with the winner advancing to the international Brave New Voices event in Houston July 18-22. […]
CONTINUE READINGBy 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 his creative energy through rapping and art. My son also has challenges that he’s learning to overcome. He has trouble controlling his impulses and has […]
CONTINUE READINGHope Finds A Home in St. Paul’s Quadrant Norfolk, VA – Teens with a Purpose (TWP) – The Youth Movement builds hope through the project called Safe Creative Community Space (SCS) – a safe, welcoming neighborhood space for art, entertainment and learning in a beautiful, bountiful garden located central to the largest concentration of […]
CONTINUE READINGHampton University Museum is opening a new exhibit on Jan. 26 called “Pathways to Education: 1868-2018,” with pieces celebrating the 150 years of history at Hampton University. To view video: http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/arts/95674034-132.html There are several events, programs and more being offered throughout the Peninsula area in honor of Black History Month. Here is a sampling. For more, […]
CONTINUE READINGFebruary 06, 2018 — Megan Pauly General Assembly Education Social Issues Politics Advocates recently gathered in support of alternatives to youth incarceration. State Grapples With Juvenile Justice, Student Discipline Virginia continues to struggle with issues relating to juvenile justice and student discipline. In 2015, more youth in Virginia were referred to law enforcement than […]
CONTINUE READINGBy Valerie Slater Feb 8, 2018FacebooTwitteEmail Facebook Twitter Email Print Save How our leaders spend taxpayers’ dollars reflects our values and our vision for a better society. While the budget process can be cumbersome, the final result says a lot about who we are. This year, as the General Assembly meets to […]
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