Our history

CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Teens With A Purpose (TWP): Amplifying youth voices, dreams, and lived experiences through creative youth development. Our mission is 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.

focus areas

racial equality
and social justice

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youth voices

collective action

Our VISION

vISION

We have a vision of empowering young voices through mentorship, creative expression, and collaborative action. By amplifying diverse talents and perspectives, fostering community, and sparking meaningful dialogue, it cultivates a new generation of leaders passionate about social justice and positive change in their communities and beyond.

Our History

EST. 1996

Teens With a Purpose was formed in 1996 by Deirdre Love. 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 26 years of experience in providing peer leadership training and has been recognized both regionally and nationally.

HISTORY

Our PROGRAMS

TWP stands at the intersection of proven youth development practices: civic engagement, peer leadership, and artistic expression. Through safe and inclusive spaces, we help empower youth to discover, develop, and apply their voices as agents of positive change. But our commitment goes deeper. TWP prioritizes the uplifting of marginalized youth, offering programs that are youth-centric, culturally relevant, and holistic. Join the movement working to empower the next generation to make their mark on the world.

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Our family

STAFF / BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our family comprises passionate mentors and teenagers driven to enact positive change. Through advocacy, creative projects, and community engagement, they tackle pressing issues. Their impact is profound, fostering awareness, empowerment, and tangible solutions, ultimately transforming communities and inspiring peers to join the movement for social justice and progress.