EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Classes at Hollywood Arts exist to improve self-esteem, develop
thinking skills, master educational concepts and offer job-readiness
training to youth in transition. At first glance, it can be hard to
notice that many of our students sleep in shelters, tents or under
freeways, or that they have been termed out of the foster care system
where they were placed because of abuse or neglect.   Look deeper and
you will find that for these young adults, few things are as powerful
as the opportunity for self-expression and self-identification.
Through study of music, writing, acting, and design, students exercise
their collaboration skills; content knowledge; discipline; practice;
and critical, analytical, intuitive and creative thinking skills as
they transition to independence and self-sufficiency.  In many cases
they pursue college or internships with HA corporate partners.
 
Join us at Hollywood Arts to make a difference in the lives of these
young adults by volunteering, mentoring or becoming a corporate
partner. Together, we can offer the training and skills to help them
in their quest to thrive, rather than just survive.

Here's a note from the founder...