Financial Barriers Should Not Limit Creative Expression
Sarah pours her heart out as she sings into her favorite hairbrush and aspires to stand on a Broadway stage.
Sam plays chords on an air guitar and dreams of being in a rock band. Elisa pivots on her tiptoes in front of her mirror as she imagines what life would be like in the New York City Ballet.
These three children want so desperately to creatively express themselves, but financial challenges prevent them from doing so. That’s where we come in. With your help, the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation can provide children with the resources they need to turn their dreams into reality.
Calling all amateur & Professional Performers 21+
Do you sing, dance, act or play a musical instrument? Are you 21+? Would you like to win a small cash prize, the Zzak G. Spotlight Award, and help raise money so that children living with financial barriers can take ongoing lessons in the performing arts? Please email jodi@applaudourkids.org with your audition video.
Step into the Spotlight Soiree & Talent Competition
Join us for a night of inspiration and entertainment to benefit the mission of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation
Stay tuned for celebrity judges and contestant announcements!
Thank you to the Grunin Foundation for being the Orchestra Sponsor!
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Performing Arts Scholarships Available to Children Ages 7-18 That Have a Financial Need
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Applaud Our Kids merchandise.
Insulated drinkware - $14
Mask - $14. Children & Adult size masks are available.
Please email melissa@applaudourkids.org for information on how to purchase.
Additional cost for shipping.
Step into the spotlight soiree & talent competition Results
Drum Roll for our Winners...
Winner of the Step into the Spotlight Soiree & Talent Competition is...
Denzel Rodriguez -
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2nd Place Winner of the Step into the Spotlight Soiree & Talent Competition is...
Noah Wang - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kSJuogjga8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzX740SqOu4&feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener" target="_blank">
Our Audience Choice Winner of the Step into the Spotlight Soiree & Talent Competition is...
Danielle Brindisi - https://youtu.be/p2OnO2efo-w
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of our celebrity judges and talented contestants who gave of their time!
Special thank you to all those who attended and donated to support our mission and the kids who are in need of the programming that the foundation provides. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzX740SqOu4&feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener" target="_blank">
Honorees for the Evening Included:
- Corporate Spotlight on Kindness - Design 446
- Community Partner - Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County
- Media Spotlight Award - News12 New Jersey
- Daniel Repole Scholarship Fund - Adam and Michelle Repole
- Kids Helping Kids Kindness Award - Gianna Minardi - Zzak G. AOK Performance Group
- Rockin' & Rollin' Cultivator of Creativity Award - Tara Frye - Emotion in Motion Dance & Performing Arts
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