Teens For Teens

Est 2013

Who are we?

Logo for Teens for Teens, established 2013, New Jersey.

We are a not-for-profit New Jersey-based organization created and run by teenagers since 2013. Each year, we organize a gala benefiting a designated charity group. After just ten gala benefits, we have raised over $195,000 for local charities, Robins’ Nest Inc., Imagine, Liam’s Room, Roots and Wings, New Point Specialty, Bianca’s Kids,  Hearts for Emma, Intensive Therapeutics, Caring Contact, Family Promise, and St, Joseph’s Social Service Center. Our team of thirteen teenagers are committed to our mission of helping New Jersey teenagers from various backgrounds and needs.

Meet the Team

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Hi, my name is Frances Studer and I am a senior at Mount Saint Mary Academy. This is my third year being on the Teens for Teens team, and I had such an amazing experience last year. I look forward to serving those in need and working with an amazing team!

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Hi my name is Cora Waldron, and I am a senior at Mount Saint Mary Academy. This is my third year doing Teens for Teens, and I am so excited for this opportunity to help our community through working with this amazing group of people. 


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Hi, my name is Preston Nitche. I’m a junior at Seton Hall Prep and this is my second year being a part of Teens For Teens. I’m excited to help the community and see what we can accomplish this year.

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Hi! I am Maia Chayapruks and I am one of the members of Teens for Teens this year. I am a junior at Mount Saint Mary Academy and this is my second year working with Teens for Teens.

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Hi, my name is Shane Costalos. I am a senior at Saint Peter’s Prep and this is my third year being a part of Teens for Teens. I know that this team can work hard and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish this year. 


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Hi! My name  is Maeve Mooney and I’m a senior at Mount Saint Mary Academy. This is my third year on the Teens for Teens and I’m looking forward to giving back to my community and helping others! I'm excited to see all that we can accomplish this year!


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Hi, I'm Lexi Baglien! I am one of the teens for teens members and this is my second year. I am a junior at Mount and am so excited to contribute to Covenant House and I can't wait to see all the good we do!


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Hi! My name is John Newall, and I am a senior at Saint Peter’s Prep. This is my second year being a part of Teens for Teens. I am beyond thankful to be a part of this team and to have been given the opportunity to give back.  


Hi, my name is Cayleigh Kaiser. I am a junior at Union Catholic High School and this is my second year as a member of Teens for Teens. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to help my community!


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Hello, my name is Declan Corrrigan and I am a senior at Gill St. Bernards. This is my second year being a part of Teens for Teens. I am so grateful to be part of this organization. I am excited to work with this amazing group and give back to the community around me. 

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Hi, my name is Josie Heim and I am a junior at Mount Saint Mary Academy. In my second year being a part of Teens for Teens. I’m looking forward to making a meaningful impact and giving back to the community alongside the other members of the organization.

We are currently in the process of planning our 13th annual gala for the benefit of Covenant House. Founded in 1989, the organization started out by offering support to youth experiencing homelessness. Today, with multiple locations around NJ, Covenant House has grown into a safe space that creates individualized programs for young people facing homelessness and Human Trafficking survivors. Their goal is to provide high quality services to as many people as possible, and offer them a chance to start a new chapter in their lives. For more information about Covenant House, please visit: https://covenanthousenj.org/

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Volunteering

In 2025, the Teens for Teens members visited The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and got to learn more about the organization. The best part of the day was undoubtedly spending the afternoon with the middle schoolers and teens at the Coalition. We are so excited to continue to work with them!

In 2024, we supported the Saint Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth. We worked together to assemble pantry bags, bags that are given once a month to all families registered with St. Joseph. Together we made 165 bags! We are eager to continue our work with St Joseph’s Social Service Center!

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