Intern Grants

Intern Grants

Four High School interns were awarded grants for their work on a stage play at Theatre 98 in Fairhope, Alabama. They were each assigned a Handshake mentor who they shadowed during pre-production and production. They learned Stage Management, Technical Directing, and...
Pay it Forward

Pay it Forward

We challenged our young teens to come up with a 1-minute Public Service Announcement video that would impact the largest group. After several brainstorm sessions, they decided to write and produce a PSA spot about what it takes to save water during the California...
Arts Program

Arts Program

The Handshake Foundation’s Arts program is fast becoming a sought after destination for students with an eye toward performing, production and digital arts. Young photographers at Carson High School had the opportunity to meet and be mentored by top working...
Christmas Book Drive

Christmas Book Drive

We have partnered with Torrance Memorial Health Foundation for several years to provide a delightful holiday book called, The Dear Santa Letter Collection. The book is provided to all young guests at their festival and to patients in the hospital during the holidays....