A place to belong. A chance to discover.
A pathway to what comes next.
Our young people have potential. They deserve the space, support and exposure to discover it.
The 252 Youth Hub is envisioned as a daily youth and community center for Eastern Carolina: a supervised place to learn, create, build skills and connect with people who believe in the next generation.
We want teens to explore opportunities they may not otherwise encounter, prepare for adulthood and see a future for themselves in their own community.
Proposed programs, shaped with youth and community partners.
Tutoring, homework support, public speaking and trusted mentors who help teens find their strengths.
CONFIDENCE + CONNECTIONSmall-group tutoring, reading support and goal-setting could help young people turn everyday challenges into progress. Mentors would offer consistent encouragement, guided by youth safety procedures and trained staff.
Hands-on exploration of technology, coding, creative media, podcasting and the skills behind tomorrow’s careers.
DISCOVER + CREATEYoung people could make a podcast, explore coding, learn photography or create a short film. Projects would build communication and technical skills while connecting teens with people working in these fields.
Culinary training, food safety, financial literacy and practical skills for greater independence.
LEARN + PRACTICEProposed workshops would pair practical cooking experience with budgeting, teamwork and everyday decision-making. Kitchen use and food-service training would depend on suitable facilities and qualified instruction.
A basketball court and enclosed multipurpose theater concept for teamwork, movement, music and expression.
MOVE + EXPRESSThe proposed theater could host rehearsals, youth plays, spoken word, music, film screenings and community showcases. Teens could explore both performance and backstage production.
See the theater vision ↓
Career talks, workplace exposure, entrepreneurship and future supervised teen work experiences.
EXPLORE + GROWLocal employers and partners could introduce careers through guest talks, projects and supervised workplace exposure. Youth work opportunities would be developed with appropriate staffing, funding and partner agreements.
A transportation vision, potential food pantry and care closet to help connect young people and families with support.
BELONG + THRIVETransportation planning aims to reduce the distance between rural families and youth opportunities. A proposed pantry and care closet would be shaped around community needs and reliable support partners.
Programs, transportation and employment opportunities depend on facility feasibility, funding, staffing and partner planning.
Growing means connecting spaces, people and opportunities around our youth.
A welcoming check-in, trusted adults and time to settle into a safe, supervised environment.
Explore a creative project, practice a life skill, get learning support or join a team activity.
Share your work, learn from a mentor and connect interests with future education and career possibilities.
An illustrative youth experience, not a confirmed schedule. The final model will be developed with young people, families and partners.
We are bringing together community voices, potential partners and a growing team to shape a realistic plan. Exploring the building will help us understand which spaces can support learning, recreation, creativity and community care.
Growth also means planning trained staff, youth supervision, transportation, program partnerships and reliable funding. As these pieces come together, we can refine the facility layout and decide what is feasible for an opening phase.
Bring your skills or support to the vision ↗We’re in contact with the building broker. Now we need the community to help bring this vision to life.
Property conversations and planning are underway. A potential facility is being explored; the property is not secured.
Connect with sponsors, donors, mentors, employers and organizations ready to help shape the Hub.
Confirm building suitability, costs, funding, daily operations and transportation before launch.
An enclosed multipurpose theater could give rural youth a place to perform, create and be seen.
Youth theater, music, dance, spoken word and talent showcases could help young people practice expression, collaboration and confidence.
Behind the scenes, teens could explore sound, lighting, set design, stage management and media production with experienced mentors.
Community showcases and film screenings could bring families together and celebrate local creativity.
A modest stage with curtains, flexible seating, clear accessible routes and a sound-and-lighting area. Durable finishes and acoustic treatment would help the room serve rehearsals, performances and presentations.
Orange, blue and lime accents could carry the Hub’s identity into a warm, welcoming space.
The actual layout, capacity, accessibility, acoustics and equipment will depend on property assessment, code requirements, professional design and funding.
Our team is growing as more people bring their skills, ideas and heart for our youth to the vision.
ONE TEAM. A GROWING VISION. ROOM FOR MORE.
Want to be part of The 252 Youth Hub? We’re connecting with mentors, volunteers, program collaborators, sponsors, donors and community partners.
LET US KNOW YOU WANT TO BE PART ↗We’re making room for businesses and organizations who want to help our youth thrive.
Imagine your organization here, helping bring learning, creativity, mentorship and opportunity closer to home. Let’s explore how your support could become part of The 252 Youth Hub.
A future partner in youth opportunity.
Help open doors to new possibilities.
Grow with a community-centered vision.
Message our team to request sponsorship information by email. Once your participation and recognition are confirmed, send your organization’s name, website and a clear PNG or SVG logo so we can add it here with your permission.
These are invitation spaces, not confirmed sponsors. Logo placement and recognition will be agreed directly with each organization.
Explore ways to support future programs, spaces, equipment and youth opportunities.
Express interest in a financial gift, recurring pledge or useful in-kind support.
Bring your expertise, mentoring, workplace connections or community resources.
Prepare a message below, then send it to The 252 Youth Hub on Facebook to request information by email.
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The Hub is a development-stage initiative. Property and funding are not yet secured. Giving arrangements and sponsorship benefits will be confirmed directly with the team.
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