A voice for our city's future.
Kinston Teens is a youth-led nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering young people through service, leadership and civic engagement. Our organization, founded in 2014, operates at the intersections of youth empowerment and community development providing those who have been most marginalized and disenfranchised from leadership a chance to shape and influence the future of their neighborhoods. We have been steadfast responding to crises and natural disasters—including hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic—along with organizing against gun violence, poverty, and health disparities.
In the short time that Kinston Teens has been active, it has engaged thousands in its programs and has worked hard to include young people in the efforts to better our community. Kinston Teens has organized award-winning leadership development initiatives, and has been recognized on local, state, national and global platforms for its efforts.
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➤ OFFICE
327 N. Queen Street, Suite 111
Kinston, NC 28501
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Wednesday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Meetings by Appointment Only
➤ NeIGHBORHOOD HUB
818 Tower Hill Road
Kinston, NC 28501
✉ Mailing
P.O. Box 2625
Kinston, NC 28502
☎ PHONE
(252) 522-8012
Our core values:
SERVICE
Kinston Teens prides itself in organizing and implementing creative service and volunteer projects that positively impact Lenoir County community and beyond. In addition to organizing our own initiatives, our dedicated youth volunteers actively participate in volunteer events across our community and the state of North Carolina.
Leadership
It's a proven fact—shown throughout history and the work of our organization—that young people have the will and ability to change a community, and change the world. Kinston Teens works to place young people in meaningful leadership roles within our organization and community that leave a lasting difference in their lives, and the world.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Young people want, and need, to be involved in the decisions that affect our lives and our futures. Kinston Teens provides opportunities for youth to share their concerns, develop policies, and build meaningful relationships with our local, state and federal government officials. Not only are we the leaders of tomorrow, but most importantly the leaders of today.
