Teens With a Purpose will hold their
Masquerade Ball on November 1, 2013 with Omarosa Manigault of NBC’s
“The Apprentice” and Al Roker of NBC’s “Today Show.” The event will be held at the Half Moon
Cruise Terminal in Norfolk at 6:00 p.m.
The 16th annual event will be a must attend fundraiser with
supporters of the local government and business community to celebrate the
youth of Hampton Roads and the work of Teens With A Purpose, a peer-to-peer
youth organization that promotes good decision-making and self-esteem. The
issues range from gang violence and bullying to HIV/STD awareness, dating
abuse, and distracted driving awareness.
This year marks the 16th year of Teens With a Purpose serving the
Hampton Roads community with teen programs.
Teens With a Purpose is pleased to
announce the guest speaker will be Omarosa from The Apprentice. Omarosa
Manigualt is a Professor at Howard University, business powerhouse and
nationally recognized speaker. Omarosa's greatest passion is her international
missionary work. In addition, Teens With a Purpose Board of Director, Al Roker
of the Today Show will also be in attendance to support this impactful youth
movement. Mr. Roker is one of
America’s most trusted television personalities and an Emmy award-winning host of NBC’s ”Today.“ The Gala will be
hosted by Nicole Livas, a co-anchor of WAVY News and Fox43 News.
At the TWP Gala & Masquerade
ball, youth are the VIP guests of the evening. Business, Government, School leaders,
community parents and friends come together to honor youth and their mentors
who are positively impacting their communities and to raise the funds necessary
to support Teens With a Purpose programs in your community for the coming
year. Some confirmed guests will be
Congressman & Mrs. Rigell, Joe Thomas Regional Vice President of GEICO, and
Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. The Gala’s theme this year is a Masquerade Ball as
there will be a surprise unveiling during the event. The Gala will also including a live painting
by a local artist, an exciting silent and live auction with priceless items,
exquisite cuisine and will end with dancing.
Teens With a Purpose mission is “To
create a platform to empower young people to use their voices, energy, abilities
and talent to demonstrate their power to effect personal change and positively
impact the lives of others through the arts and peer-led programs and events.
We create a safe non-judgmental environment for self-expression for all young
people as we continue to promote healthy life choices.”
Funds raised will support the Teens With a
Purpose free programs that: Promote healthy lifestyles, Encourage
personal development and growth, Reduce
risky behaviors, Position youth in leadership
roles that positively impact their communities, Offer spring break and summer teen leadership camps, Afford teens the opportunity to travel
throughout the country as youth activists participating in pivotal rallies,
marches, cultural arts events and festivals.
Please contact Michelle Sims at TWPMichelle@gmail.com or phone (757) 747-2679 for
information regarding sponsorships, program advertisement and tickets.
To purchase your tickets to the event, visit 2013TWPGala.Eventbrite.com. For event sponsorship, please call the TWP
office at 757.747.2679.
Teens created a 70’s inspired event focusing on Peace, Unity & Edutainment
F.U.S.E Teen Fest empowered young people to make healthy choices
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The non-profit organization TWP (Teens With a Purpose) -The Youth Movement had their 16th annual teen event on September 14th in downtown Norfolk at the Vivian C Mason Teen Center with over 150 guests in attendance. This annual teen event was created by teens and for teens, as is the tradition, each year TWP tackles the most important issues or challenges youth face and address them head on. In previous years there were retreats, forums and theatrical productions. This year’s event marks their first ever, teen festival F.U.S.E., focusing on peace, unity, spirit and edutainment. The F.U.S.E. Teen Fest is a 70’s inspired community festival that will included workshops like STAND UP! a interactive youth-led workshop that provides practical steps young people can take to help effect positive change in their communities, led by campers from TWP’s Teen peer-led camp - Camp Inspired; WEB BRUISING a cyber bullying and web spying workshop hosted by City of Norfolk Youth Council, POWER OF POETRY facilitated by Hampton Roads Youth Poets and Baltimore Citywide Youth Poets and COME TOGETHER a workshop for parents designed to improve communication between adults and teens facilitated by Life Coach volunteer LaShandra Walker and Sabrina Watson of YouthMax.
Guest who participated in workshops, were treated to healthy local food by Five Points Farmers Market and salad using vegetables and herbs from TWP's garden on-site. The second half of the event focused on entertainment and was hosted by the new Face of Fox 43 Andria Lea and TWP member Paige Robinson. Teens experienced amazing, original music and positive music by TWP's music division Music Made Simple (MMS) and soul piercing spoken word poetry written and performed by this generation’s bravest new voices Hampton Roads Youth Poets (HRYP). The night also included a very groovy fashion show with 70’s inspired fashions. No Fine Print Clothing Collection sponsored the fashion show and also created a custom t-shirt line for Teens With a Purpose.
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Special guests included Baltimore City Youth Poets who also took the stage by storm with thought provoking poetry pieces. SolStice Reb’L is a local band which features Richard Andre Love, Program Coordinator of Teens With a Purpose. They have recently participated in American Battle a national competition for bands. Local celebrity, music artist, model and fashion designer K’Bana Blaq also performed on the Main Stage at F.U.S.E.
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The members of Teens With a Purpose are known for their unique approach to empowering young people to use their voice, talent and power for personal and social change. There were fun stations to compliment the workshops and edutainment. There was a face painting station, Graffiti Art & B-Boy station where a live mural of PEACE was created and youth learned how to spin turntables. Live art was also produced by local visual artist Jade Andwele captured the energy of the festival which will be available at the 2013 TWP Gala silent auction on November 1st. There was also a physical games and activity station, TWP Olympics, where youth were able to shoot hoops, hula-hoop and dance.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS: City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space, GEICO, Garden of Hope, NSU, She’Matters, Boys & Girls Club, Buttarcup Paints, No Fine Printing Clothing, City of Norfolk Youth Council, Leggwork Photography, Leadership & Sales Academy
Teens With a Purpose will hold their
Masquerade Ball on November 1, 2013 with Omarosa Manigault of NBC’s
“The Apprentice” and Al Roker of NBC’s “Today Show.” The event will be held at the Half Moon
Cruise Terminal in Norfolk at 6:00 p.m.
The 16th annual event will be a must attend fundraiser with
supporters of the local government and business community to celebrate the
youth of Hampton Roads and the work of Teens With A Purpose, a peer-to-peer
youth organization that promotes good decision-making and self-esteem. The
issues range from gang violence and bullying to HIV/STD awareness, dating
abuse, and distracted driving awareness.
This year marks the 16th year of Teens With a Purpose serving the
Hampton Roads community with teen programs.
At the TWP Gala & Masquerade
ball, youth are the VIP guests of the evening. Business, Government, School leaders,
community parents and friends come together to honor youth and their mentors
who are positively impacting their communities and to raise the funds necessary
to support Teens With a Purpose programs in your community for the coming
year. Some confirmed guests will be
Congressman & Mrs. Rigell, Joe Thomas Regional Vice President of GEICO, and
Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. The Gala’s theme this year is a Masquerade Ball as
there will be a surprise unveiling during the event. The Gala will also including a live painting
by a local artist, an exciting silent and live auction with priceless items,
exquisite cuisine and will end with dancing.
Teens With a Purpose mission is “To
create a platform to empower young people to use their voices, energy, abilities
and talent to demonstrate their power to effect personal change and positively
impact the lives of others through the arts and peer-led programs and events.
We create a safe non-judgmental environment for self-expression for all young
people as we continue to promote healthy life choices.” 
Funds raised will support the Teens With a
Purpose free programs that: Promote healthy lifestyles, Encourage
personal development and growth, Reduce
risky behaviors, Position youth in leadership
roles that positively impact their communities, Offer spring break and summer teen leadership camps, Afford teens the opportunity to travel
throughout the country as youth activists participating in pivotal rallies,
marches, cultural arts events and festivals. 
Please contact Michelle Sims at TWPMichelle@gmail.com or phone (757) 747-2679 for
information regarding sponsorships, program advertisement and tickets. 
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