Celebrating a Successful Year of the Screenwriting Mentorship Program We are proud to announce that we had another successful year with our Screenwriting Mentorship Program! Our cohort this year consisted of seven high school students and seven working screenwriters that were paired up for a one-on-one mentoring experience. Each group…
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Dr. BSHF Foundation: July 2025 Newsletter
Sweet Sips for Young Filmmakers: Our Virtual Lemonade Stand! It's not too late to grab a refreshing "glass" from our virtual Lemonade Stand fundraiser! Our online stand is still open and serving up sweetness to support a fantastic cause: all proceeds go directly to funding our innovative online Film Programs…

Celebrating a Successful Year of the Screenwriting Mentorship Program
We are proud to announce that we had another successful year with our Screenwriting Mentorship Program! Our cohort this year consisted of seven high school students and seven working screenwriters that were paired up for a one-on-one mentoring experience. Each group tailored their process to meet every student at their…

Get Ready to Rev Your Engines! Join Our Online “Turbo” Screening and Meet the Animators!
Hey awesome movie fans! Get ready for an exciting adventure without even leaving your house! Our foundation is thrilled to invite you to a special online screening of the super-charged animated movie, "Turbo"! You know, the one about the little snail with the big dreams of becoming the fastest racer…

Quench Your Thirst for Good: Support Our Virtual Lemonade Stand!
Join us in making a difference, one refreshing sip at a time! Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins is hosting an online lemonade stand fundraiser, bringing the classic summer tradition right to your screen. Every "glass" of lemonade you purchase, or donation you make, goes directly towards supporting our vital programs and…

Dr. BSHF Foundation: June 2025 Newsletter
Penned to Perfection: Meet Our Essay Champions! The Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Essay Contest: Lexie Bishop from Ross N. Robinson Middle School in Kingsport, TN (1st Place) and Aydin Soner from Ubuntu Nation Builders Academy in Columbia, SC (2nd Place). This year's contest challenged…

Shining Star: Chris Machuca – Our Foundation’s Aspiring Screenwriter!
We are thrilled to celebrate Chris Machuca as our exceptional Foundation Student of the Month! Chris is a multi- Talented individual, currently engaging his creativity as a game show host and content creator for his school's broadcast. However, his true passion lies in the world of filmmaking, particularly the art…

Exciting Raffle to Support Student Success!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting raffle with incredible prizes! Imagine winning an Amazon Fire Tablet, a $100 Amazon Gift Card, or a selection of gift cards to local restaurants. These prizes are just a few of the fantastic rewards up for grabs. But more importantly, your participation in…

Essay Writing Contest: Win an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet!
Do you dream of meeting historical figures? Here's your chance to explore that dream and win some awesome prizes! The Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation is hosting an essay writing contest for middle school students (grades 5-8). Imagine having dinner with a famous person from history – someone who made…

Give the Gift of Film! Donate to Our GivingTuesday Campaign
You know Black Friday…you know Cyber Monday…but can you guess what we’re excited about? That’s right! GivingTuesday! Our annual GivingTuesday campaign is back, and we are so thrilled to be participating in a global movement of giving once again alongside so many other wonderful non-profits around the world. This year, GivingTuesday lands…