Join members of City Council to discuss and provide feedback on ways the City of Raleigh can address gaps in support, programs, spaces, and services for teens.
This is your chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, and talk directly with the people who help make decisions in our community.
Teenagers, community leaders, youth-focused non-profit organizations, and the general public are invited to have honest conversations about the issues and experiences that impact teens in Raleigh. Hear different perspectives and share what matters to you.
Attendees will have small group discussions, with members of Council present to directly hear your thoughts. This will be followed by a panel of teens and agencies that support teens, speaking openly about needs in the community and proposed solutions.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
- Light refreshments will be provided for attendees.
- Childcare for children 5-12 available through Raleigh Parks Drop-In Youth Care service on site.
Please note: No snacks will be provided to children in the Drop-In Youth Care service to avoid food allergy risks. To maintain a safe environment, children must be able to follow directions and participate appropriately. Staff may request that a parent/guardian sign out a child if additional supervision is required or behavior becomes disruptive. Please indicate if childcare is required on the RSVP form.
Monday, Oct. 12
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Five Points Active Adult Center
2000 Noble Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
Panelists
Desmond Jones - Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program Alumni Alliance
Sofia Moreno - Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program Ambassador
Pharrell Anderson - Raleigh Digital Ambassador
Ashleyh Korgar - Boys and Girls Club of Wake County Program Director
Valencia Hicks-Harris - Empower All, Incorporated Founder and CEO
Janyelle Johnson - Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Assistant Principal of Instruction
Shyheem Carmon - NC Department of Public Safety; Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Facility Director