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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. 

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    Performing Arts Scholarships Available to Children Ages 7-18 That Have a Financial Need

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    Why was the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation launched? Who is it supporting and how is it helping children in our community?

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    Practicing from what he learned from his piano lessons. Piano was also provided from the foundation to help keep him connecting to music. 

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    Piano lessons funded through the foundation because of the support of our sponsors and donors.

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    Sharing a special message about believing in yourself! 

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    Listen to how Zzak G. AOK Performance Group members answer the question:

    How is the performing arts and the foundation helping you during this very difficult time? 

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