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Serving Northern & Central Ohio and North Dakota

Building brighter futures through life skills, community, and sport.

Teen Start helps young people build practical skills, confidence, and independence. Our collaboration with New Vision Athletics connects our Ohio roots with opportunities across North Dakota.

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  • Athletics & mentoring
  • Community learning
  • Career readiness
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Growing togetherConnection. Confidence. Belonging.Every young person deserves opportunity.

Working together

Ohio roots. Youth opportunity.
New Vision AthleticsMinot, North Dakota

A shared commitment to helping young people grow.

Connecting community & sport

Teen Start × New Vision Athletics

Our Minot-based collaboration connects basketball training and mentoring with Teen Start’s commitment to practical skills, confidence, and independence. Together, we’re creating connections for youth across North Dakota.

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Our programs

Four connected ways to move forward.

Practical skills, supportive relationships, and experiences that open new possibilities for young people.

Ohio & North Dakota

Athletics, STEAM Camps & Life Coaching

Sports, life coaching, and hands-on STEAM camp experiences give young people ways to learn, connect, and practice new skills.

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Ohio program work

Life Skills & Independent Living

Preparing for adulthood takes practical skills, supportive relationships, and a dependable foundation.

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Ohio program work

Workforce & Career Readiness

Practical training and preparation help young people take their next steps toward employment.

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Community well-being

Food Security & Agriculture

Growing food and improving food access connect hands-on learning with community well-being.

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Our communities

Ohio roots. North Dakota connections.

Our work is shaped by the communities we serve. Explore our established Ohio programs and the Minot-based athletics collaboration.

Our Ohio roots

Northern & Central Ohio

From Athletics to Urban Agriculture

Ohio connects life coaching, STEAM camps, and food access with opportunities for young people. These roots form a bridge to North Dakota through sport and planned rural agriculture.

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  • Life coaching, life skills, and independent-living work
  • Career preparation and nationally accredited STEAM agriculture camp
  • Food security and agriculture
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Based in Minot

North Dakota

Skills on and off the court.

Our collaboration with New Vision Athletics brings athletic training and mentoring into the Teen Start story, serving youth across North Dakota.

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  • Basketball training and athletic skill development
  • Mentoring and skill development beyond the court
  • Planned agriculture expansion to rural North Dakota
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Our impact

2025 Impact

A year of food access, practical training, youth support, and community effort.

3,137

Meals and Food Access for Families

Connecting families with food

645

Workforce Training

Building practical skills for work

418

Youth Served

Supporting young people’s growth

13,040

Volunteer Hours

Time contributed to the work

2025 impact figures provided by Teen Start.

Supporting the whole young person.

From a new skill to a supportive relationship, meaningful opportunities can help young people prepare for independent futures.

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