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CAN 'BE SOMEONE'
SAVE AT-RISK KIDS?
WE SAY, 'YES!'

Hardly a day goes by that we aren't subjected to headlines about youngsters getting in trouble, deep trouble. We here at 'Be Someone' mourn the loss of each and every child and share in the pain caused so many families. We truly believe if we had these children in our classroom the outcomes would have been success instead of failure. Here is a list of kids in trouble. There was a better way. Read more here.

Juvenile courts in the U.S. handle nearly 1.4 million delinquency cases per year.

The U.S. Government spends more money on incarcerated people than on each child in the public school system.

The U.S. locks up a larger share of its youth population than any other developed country.

After-school activities for children are decreasing as schools deteriorate and city parks and recreational facilities suffer funding cutbacks.

World Renowned Les Brown on Board Supporting "Be Someone"

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News and Events

News, programs and events that are helping kids to Be Someone.

Be Someone Inc. Commemorates International Good Deeds Day on April 14

Be Someone Inc., led by Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, is proud to host a family-focused event on Sunday, April 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 949 Stephenson Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. This event celebrates and honors International Good Deeds Day, featuring various leadership activities and chess lessons on Hudson's giant chess board.

Annual Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp Empowers Atlanta Inner City Youth to “Be Someone”

Orrin Checkmate Hudson, renowned as a "Master Motivator Teacher and Mentor," announces the commencement of his annual Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5, 2024, in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Be Someone inc. Offering (free!) Leadership Training Dec 23

Be Someone Inc. founder and CEO, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson has a record of giving a holiday gift to the community he serves 365 days during the year.  2023 is no exception.  Hudson has announced a free one hour “Move With Love Leadership Training” class December 23.

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