Hope Community’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Opened in 2017, Hope Community’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center houses state-of-the-art technology, engaging teens aged 13–18 in leveraging technology for learning, creativity, and career-path development.
Opened in 2017, Hope Community’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center houses state-of-the-art technology, engaging teens aged 13–18 in leveraging technology for learning, creativity, and career-path development.
Teens can challenge themselves in several different areas of technology including:
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is a safe, interactive space for teens to explore the latest technology and multimedia tools with support from peers and adult mentors. The Teen Tech Center is a drop-in program with registration required for new participants (form provided onsite).
To volunteer, tour the facility, or sign up, contact J.T. Evans at
or Angel Sandro at asandro@hope-community.org.
For more video content created in the Teen Tech Center, follow Hope on YouTube.
“X-Ray”
by Moyana Olivia ft. Mac Turner
Directed and Produced by Tez Smith (NewSchoolMedia)
“Black Girsl Fly 2”
by LNJAY
Produced, mixed, directed, edited, and filmed by Tez Smiff (Tez Smith)
Submission for The Clubhouse Network Global RE@CH Media Festival 2020
“Trap or Grow”
by Hope Community Best Buy Tech Center Youth
Winner, Judges Selection: Music Video
The Clubhouse Network Global RE@CH Media Festival 2020
(This is Hope Community’s third year in a row winning this award)
“Rookie Year”
by L.A. Trello (Latrell Mckelvy)
Winner, Judges Selection: Music (Audio Only)
The Clubhouse Network Global RE@CH Media Festival 2020
(This is Latrell’s second time winning a RE@CH Festival award)
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Hope Community is a member of the Clubhouse Network, a global community comprised of 100 Clubhouses in 19 countries. Every year, the Clubhouse Network provides 25,000 youth with access to resources, skills, and experiences to help them succeed in their careers, contribute to their communities, and lead outstanding lives.