Believers in Be About Change
Stakeholders
“The Be About Change program has made a tremendous positive impact not only in the life of my son, who graduated from the program, but also in our relationship with each other. This program challenged my son both physically and intellectually. Be About Change is a valuable asset to the Nashville community and at-risk youth who live here.”
Kenneth Buford, Parent
“I believe the Be About Change program is a phenomenal opportunity for young students to be able to keep the motivation and tools necessary to make a change from what they’ve been doing and into a better future. This program offers mental stimulation through writing assignments and mentoring sessions as well as physical education which definitely builds character and something they can take into their adult life. For Markhel, he had something to look forward to on Saturday mornings by attending the class and often said it kept him out of trouble because he knew he couldn’t be out late on Fridays and after the class on Saturday mornings he was pretty tried and just wanted to come home and “chill” afterwards. Again thank you for the wonderful opportunity, everything is greatly appreciated!!!”
Sheree Brown, Parent
“Be About Change helped me mentally and physically. Mentally as in breathing and science and physically as in workout. This could help the next child to change their ways. The counselors Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Ivan encouraged me to try hard and work harder.”
James G., Student
“I’m very impressed how the program has changed and encouraged my son to try harder and use his brain to be better young man…Thank you Be About Change for making me actually like my son again lol.”
Eletha Verge, Parent
Community Leaders
I know Be About Change Founder, Marcel Hernandez, personally, and can attest to his passion in working with the youth in our community. I enjoy working with him and am encouraged by his ability to grow the program and its impact. By demonstrating positive outcomes for youth through Be About Change programming, the organization also applied for—and was a recipient of—the Juvenile Court Community Partnership Fund FY 2020 – Youth Violence Reduction Priority grant. I look forward to our continued relationship with Mr. Hernandez and Be About Change. I strongly encourage champions of our youth and of future generations to consider supporting Be About Change.
Judge Sheila D.J. Calloway, Davidson County Juvenile Court
“We all change on a daily basis – we grow older. And, with that age grows wisdom. Each of us should use our collective wisdom to make a difference in our corner of the world. By supporting the scholarships that improve the wisdom of our community’s youth, we can make a difference in their lives – one life at a time. That is what the Be About Change movement reminds us – helping one life at a time will inevitably help the lives of many.”
Lynn Adelman, W.O. Smith Music School
“I think anything that promotes positive change is supremely important. I’ve had the opportunity to share my story and read those from others who are continually working for a better life and a better world. Be About Change has a great mission and offers hope to a great number of people.”
Erin Bahadur, Erin’s Inside Job
“Be About Change confronts the difficulties of making positive change in society head on. I have seen first hand the kind of difference it can make in the lives of our youth by participating in writing and coaching workshops. Marcel and his organization don’t shy away from asking the tough questions and heading to the front lines where positive change is needed most in our schools, juvenile detention centers, and community. I highly recommend you donate, get involved or join Be About Change in their mission.”
Graham Honeycutt, Graham Honeycutt Coaching
“Be About Change is one of the few organizations out there dedicated to making a real impact on the collective change that we can make as a community. Working with the organization this year has been a real inspiration to me personally, to continue pursuing a passionate, serving life. It is fueled with the kind of passion and heart that allows success in consistently spreading a message that moves.”
Erin Elise Laughlin, Artist and Founder of Singles Benefit
“Be About Change provides a voice, an opportunity, and a sense of hope for those who have never been heard. BAC is not only about promoting change, but placing the tools in the hands of the students who strive to take control of their destiny.”
Larissa May, Founder @Halfthestory
“Be About Change is a great support to young people in the Nashville community. As founder of another local non-profit which supports youth in low income areas, the need for greater educational opportunities is something we see first-hand and it’s inspiring to know that Be About Change is addressing these needs through their programming and scholarship fund. Marcel and his team at Be About Change have a powerful mission and I know we will see their impact on today’s youth as they become leaders in this community.”
Liz Veyhl, Small World Yoga