Who We Are
The Chris “Handles” Franklin Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in December 2014 serving communities within Dauphin County. Our mission is to improve the lives of youth and the community at large by providing educational, athletic, health awareness, financial competency, social skills and character development through community outreach.
Upcoming Events
Book now, our events are limited and fill up fast! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via email at handlesfoundation@gmail.com or by phone at (717) 745-6085.
Annual Turkey Giveaway
Since 2017, each year our Annual Turkey Giveaway has provided up to 150 Inner City families with Thanksgiving meals for the Holiday.
A Day Of Giving
We dedicate a full day of our time to serve food and provide gifts to the less fortunate children and families around the Christmas Holiday.
Our Programs
We believe the children are our future and that kids have the potential to change the world. Therefore, we choose to invest in our community, reaching children and their parents with the hope that we influence the children to help them realize their potential to break cycles and barriers from within their families.
The Ultimate Spin Basketball Camp
A 4 days co-ed basketball camp that not only teaches the fundamentals of basketball, but also focuses on key life lessons.
Basketball Court Renovations
We’re making moves in the local community and have renovated three different basketball courts in Harrisburg, PA. Learn how you can help!
Want to help?
Invest With Us
Nothing we do is possible without the support of our local businesses, as well as friends and family in the community. In giving to our programs, you are investing in potential and clearing the way for a child’s brightest future. We have four active programs, and three more on the horizon for 2019.