Creating Change Through Rhythm, Voice, and Vision
Manny’s Band Foundation seeks to reduce suicide in teens and young adults through music, the creative arts, and conversations that break through vague awareness to individual relevance.
About Manny's Band Foundation
Manny’s Band Foundation was created in memory of Manny Pargman to make suicide prevention a shared, urgent priority for teens, young adults, and their families. — because suicide is not “someone else’s” problem. It’s all of ours.
Our Philosophy
Our Approach
Youth-created Content
Messaging created by young people, for young people, in their language.
Training Peer Leaders and Trusted Adults
Empowering youth, music teachers, and mentors.
National Partnerships
Collaborating with schools, Greek organizations, and faith-based groups to make mental health prevention a collective responsibility.
What Instrument Can You Play?
Every person has a role. Volunteer your skills, talents, and passion to help us grow The Band.
Programs & Iniatitives
Youth Suicide
Prevention Training
Funding and delivering intensive peer leader courses for teens.
Teacher & Music Mentor Training
Educating music teachers to recognize warning signs and connect students to help.
National Partnerships
Supporting Greek life and faith organizations to build grassroots prevention networks.
Creative Events
Hosting music festivals and events that raise awareness and spark real conversations.
Scholarship Competitions
Awarding scholarships for youth-created mental health content on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms.
Get Involved
Sponsor an Event or Request a Speaker
Help us bring Manny’s Band to more communities, campuses, and conversations.
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