2022 TWP Gala: Deep Like the River

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. TWP celebrates over 25 years of experience in providing peer leadership training and has been recognized both regionally and nationally.

Our Mission "To create a platform that empowers young people to use their voice, creativity, reflection and action to affect personal growth, transform lives and impact surrounding communities." TWP intersects youth development practices, civic engagement, peer leadership, and high-quality artistic presentation creating safe, inclusive spaces that challenge young people to find, develop, publicly present and apply their voices as creators of positive social change.

Teens With a Purpose 2022 Gala includes our Move Maker Youth Awards & Scholarships Program. TWP continues to soar, helping youth turn obstacles into opportunities. Here's your opportunity to bid on and win awesome gifts while also celebrating Youth as they are recognized for having made significant strides over the past year while overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Thank you in advance for your generous support!

Teens With a Purpose's 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 through the arts & peer-led programs and events.