The primary purpose of HAL is twofold: 

First, to help talented young people in the community 
realize their lofty -but- attainable dreams of shaping careers 
  for themselves in one of the many performing arts. 
We do this by providing much needed scholarship funds. 

Secondly, 
HAL spotlights positive role models from many diverse backgrounds, 
including leaders in the fields of music, theatre, motion pictures and business 
each year at the 
Annual 
HAL Awards and Scholarship Dinner.