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 students in grades 6-8 to reflect on a movie or TV scene where they share a meal with a historical figure, prompting them to consider the figure’s portrayal and the questions they would ask to learn more. The first-place winner was awarded a Nextbook 7″ Tablet, while the second-place recipient received a $50.00 Gift Certificate from Barnes and Noble.
The Foundation received several entries, and the judging panel, composed of foundation board members and volunteers, was deeply impressed by the students’ insightful essays and the diverse range of historical figures they chose to explore. Charlene Brandon, a foundation board member and contest judge, expressed her inspiration and hope for the future after reading the submissions. The Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation extends its congratulations to Lexie and Aydin for their outstanding achievements!
A Win-Win Situation: Our Raffle Results Are In!
We’re thrilled to announce that our recent raffle contest was a phenomenal success, thanks to the overwhelming support and enthusiasm from all of you! Your participation not only made the contest incredibly exciting but also significantly contributed to our fundraising efforts for the Dr. BSH Foundation scholarship program. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who purchased tickets, shared the news, and cheered on our winners. It’s truly inspiring to see our community come together, and we’re already looking forward to more engaging events in the future!
Squeeze the Day: Join Our July Lemonade Stand Fundraiser!
Get ready to quench your thirst for a good cause this July! We are excited to announce our upcoming Online Lemonade Stand Fundraiser, running all month long from July 1st to July 31st! We’re bringing the classic summer refreshment to your screens to raise vital funds for our programs including our Online Film Club, Break With a Pro Workshops, and Online Mentorship Program. Every virtual glass of lemonade purchased will directly support our efforts in empowering youth, providing essential resources, and fostering community growth. So mark your calendars, spread the word, and prepare to sip your way to making a real difference from the comfort of your home!
To make this fundraiser truly shine, we’re seeking enthusiastic youth volunteers to help us with this exciting campaign! If you’re a young person looking to gain valuable experience in community service, marketing, or event coordination, and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, we’d love to have you on board. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills, fulfill volunteer hours, and connect with other passionate individuals. If you’re interested in helping us squeeze every drop of success out of this fundraiser, please contact us at info@barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org to learn more about how you can get involved. Let’s make this July a month of refreshing generosity!
Lights, Camera, Action: Unleash Your Inner Filmmaker This Summer!
Are you a budding Spielberg or a future Ava DuVernay? This summer, young filmmakers will have the incredible opportunity to dive into the exciting world of moviemaking! Our hands-on film camp is designed to guide young creatives through the entire filmmaking process, from pre-production planning and crafting shot lists to mastering filming techniques and post-production editing. Campers will discover the power of music and sound effects in elevating their stories, and collaborate with peers to create their own short film. The best part? Their cinematic masterpiece will be showcased at a private screening for friends and family!
This immersive experience is led by award-winning filmmakers, offering firsthand insights and expert guidance. Plus, get ready for exciting field trips, including a visit to the renowned Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and a special summer movie screening!
WHAT: Dr. BSH Foundation Film Camp
WHEN: July 7-18 from 9am-2pm
WHERE: Compton College in Compton, CA
FEE: $300 (payment plans available)
Questions? Email us at info@barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org.
COMING UP
JUNE 14-JULY 26: Screenwriting Mentorship Program
JUNE 21: Foundation Picnic
JUNE 28: Online film screening—”How To Train Your Dragon”
JUNE 30: Last day to apply for the Carla Hairston Scholarship
JULY 1-31: Online Lemonade Stand
JULY 7-18: Film Camp
SEPTEMBER 1: Joshua James Photography Scholarship deadline
SUPPORT US
The foundation accepts donations throughout the year for all of its programs. If you would like to donate to the foundation, please visit our website at https://barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org and click “Support Us” in the top right corner.