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.