Our Mission
FINANCIAL BARRIERS SHOULD NEVER LIMIT CREATIVE EXPRESSION
The mission of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation is to give children the opportunity to find their own voice, increase their self-esteem, give them a sense of belonging, and provide them with positive reinforcement through the performing arts.
foundation Pillars
Creativity
The foundation provides 100% funding for children to take ongoing lessons in vocal instruction, dance, acting, and instrumental music for the entire school year and summer programs.
Kindness
The foundation provides a unique opportunity to youth volunteers who showcase their performing arts talents in service of the foundation’s mission. Members of the group are invited to attend and perform at local non-profit and for-profit events throughout the year.
Connection
The foundation provides funding to qualified performing arts teachers to broaden their ability to reach out farther to instruct and develop arts education.
Our Sponsors
