What was once a barren piece of land along Norfolk’s historic Church Street corridor is now helping demonstrate what community-led sustainability can look like. In December 2025, Teens With a Purpose unveiled a new solar-powered rain-harvesting system at Purpose Park Community Garden, creating what organizers describe as Virginia’s first solar-powered rain-harvesting garden. Located at 801 Church Street in Norfolk, across from the historic Attucks Theatre and overlooking the Martin Luther...

Discover how Teens With a Purpose brought Norfolk together for FUSE Fest 2026, celebrating youth leadership, creativity, wellness, healing and community action.

Teens With a Purpose was recently featured on WAVY-TV 10, highlighting our mission to help youth across Hampton Roads go from Unseen → Unstoppable. 💫 Through creativity, mentorship, and leadership, our teens are using their voices to inspire change and build stronger communities. Watch the full segment and see how TWP is empowering the next generation of leaders! 🎥