True Change

03/16/2026

A golf tournament might look like a fundraiser on the surface.

But days like this are really about investing in the long-term development of young leaders.

Last week at Château Élan, supporters, partners, and friends gathered for the Just Right For Now Golf Fundraiser to help make possible the international trips and leadership experiences that shape student-athletes beyond the game.

Through our partnership with Just Right For Now, True Change provides the coaching, curriculum, and leadership development that surround the experience before, during, and after these trips. The goal is not just exposure through travel. It is helping young men and women grow in clarity, character, communication, and faith.

Moments like that remind everyone why this work matters.

Grateful for the community that continues to show up, invest, and believe in the next generation.

03/03/2026

One of the most important parts of the Just Right For Now trip to Macedonia wasn't just the games. It was the Team Time sessions.

These conversations are where growth happens. Reflection. Accountability. Leadership. Faith. Real dialogue that challenges student-athletes to think beyond the court.

But none of that happens by accident.

Before stepping on that plane, our Success Coaches are trained through the TRUE Change Coaching Blueprint. We equip them with structure, shared language, and practical tools so they can lead meaningful conversations in new environments and pivotal moments.

If you’re part of an organization that wants to better prepare coaches or mentors to guide young people with intention, I’d love to connect.

And if you believe in this kind of development for student-athletes, you can support the work through the upcoming Just Right For Now Golf Fundraiser at Château Élan. Ernie Johnson will be joining us, and it’s shaping up to be a special day.

Grateful to be building leaders, not just athletes.

https://secure.givelively.org/event/true-change-inc/2026-just-right-for-now-golf-fundraiser-partner-of-true-change

02/24/2026

This past Saturday, we facilitated a workshop in partnership with Talents of Our Generation to support young men navigating life after reentry.

TOG has invested in the TRUE Change Coaching Blueprint to strengthen its internal coaching infrastructure. Through this partnership, we are training and onboarding a coach from within their organization to deliver structured one-on-one coaching and facilitated workshops that support the reentry process over time.

This is not about adding another program. It is about building consistent coaching capacity from within.

Grateful for partners who are serious about long-term impact.

If your organization is ready to equip someone on your team with practical coaching tools, let’s connect.

https://go.maketruechange.org/best-practices-guide

02/03/2026

Let me be real - We got sick of seeing organizations asking mentors, peer leaders, and teen coordinators to carry the weight of life-changing conversations without giving them the tools, structure, or support to do it well.

So we built something to change that.

This month, we’re launching a new TRUE Change Coaching Blueprint cohort. A hands-on training experience that equips one person in your organization to:

✅ Facilitate group sessions with confidence
✅ Lead one-on-one conversations with structure and care
✅ Build trust with students while maintaining healthy boundaries
✅ Use TRUE Change frameworks that are proven and practical
✅ Access student-facing tools that reinforce long-term growth

It’s designed for nonprofits, after-school programs, and community organizations that are ready to invest in the people behind the scenes. The ones who guide students through real moments, not just programming.

Programs don’t change people. People do.

Each enrollment includes:
- One sponsored coach, peer leader, or facilitator
- Student access for up to 5 youth on our portal
- Monthly development calls
- Use of TRUE Change coaching tools and curriculum (after training)

This is for organizations done with winging it and ready to build something sustainable.

👉 Want to learn more or sponsor someone on your team?

Shoot me a message or visit: https://go.maketruechange.org/best-practices-guide

01/21/2026

This work moves forward because schools, facilitators, partner organizations, and students made room for it.

Over the year, we spent time in auditoriums, small groups, and one-on-one settings focused on clarity, follow-through, and practical next steps. The goal wasn't volume or visibility, but consistent support that could extend beyond a single workshop or event.

Some outcomes are easy to track. Others take time to unfold through continued conversations and long-term engagement.

Both are part of the work.

Our Impact Report outlines the progress made and the direction ahead.

To learn more, click the link to get your copy of the full report.

https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/X23wtYX32xxhIiAcDeST/media/69262eb7c573185c29e4ac86.pdf

01/20/2026

Our most recent Career Kickstarter event was made possible because so many people showed up and invested their time and experience.

Students had the chance to sit in a professional sports environment, ask real questions, and hear directly from people who have taken different career paths beyond the game. The goal was to give them exposure and help them see how the strengths they already have can translate into meaningful work.

Thank you to our partners, speakers, and everyone who helped create a space where students could learn, reflect, and leave with more clarity about what comes next. Most of all, thank you to the students who showed up open and engaged.

We are grateful for the support that makes experiences like this possible.

11/12/2025

Save the date. Bring a friend. Do some good.

Drink for the Kids returns Saturday, Dec. 13 in Atlanta. We’re honored to be this year’s beneficiary again.

No long speeches. Just real people, a good time, and a great reason to show up.

Join the waitlist to get the location.
https://go.maketruechange.org/

10/22/2025

Meet the panelists for our upcoming Career Kickstarter: Sports Inspired Pathways event at Gas South Arena.

These leaders are bringing wisdom from every angle of the sports world - entrepreneurship, media, sales, player development, and more. They’re pulling back the curtain and showing students what’s possible beyond the game.

Grateful for each of them showing up to invest in the next generation of student-athletes.

To learn more about the panelists and register for the event, visit the link in bio.

10/21/2025

Join us for Career Kickstarter: Sports Pathways: a hands-on experience helping student-athletes explore real careers connected to sports, leadership, and life after high school.

📅 Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
🕔 Workshop at 5PM | 🎟️ Atlanta Gladiators Game at 7:10PM
📍 Gas South Arena, Duluth, GA

This isn’t your average career day. Students will:
✅ Meet professionals across sports-related industries
✅ Learn practical tools for college, career, and life
✅ Connect their strengths to real opportunities

🎯 Perfect for high school student-athletes, team captains, and student leaders in Gwinnett County.

Free registration. Spots are limited.
Students can apply here: https://www.maketruechange.org/career-kickstarter

09/29/2025

We’re grateful for leaders who use their voice to open doors for students.

A special thank you to Steele for setting the tone in our new Career Compass module on Behavioral and Social Sciences. His intro challenges students to think about purpose, people, and what it means to build a career that truly makes an impact.

It takes voices like his to help students see what’s possible.

09/24/2025

Our latest Career Compass module is live: Behavioral and Social Sciences.

This resource gives students a real look at careers in psychology, counseling, social work, and human services, and how compassion and curiosity can become a career path that changes lives.

If you’d like to take a closer look, use the code TRUECHANGEGIFTCC at checkout to get temporary access. These resources are complimentary for our partner organizations.

Here’s the direct link: https://course.maketruechange.org/courses/offers/4d6cf793-8957-4d8a-8d6c-3b2baf039f79

09/22/2025

Thank you Policy Network for this feature, which highlights how TRUE Change equips students with the tools, mentorship, and exposure they need to lead themselves well, in school, life, and the workforce.

We’re deeply grateful to the Pathways to Prosperity Prize, made possible by the generosity of the John Templeton Foundation, the Rising Tide Foundation, and the Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation.

Their support is helping us expand this work and reach more young people with the tools to own their future.

https://youtu.be/tg939wyUWr4

This short feature, created by the State Policy Network, highlights how TRUE Change equips students with the tools, mentorship, and exposure they need to lea...