Helping Kids In In The Arts During The Pandemic With ApplaudOurKids.org

On today's Big Time Talker Podcast sponsored by Speakermatch.com, we talk with Jodi and Melissa from the Applaud Our Kids Foundation,  which provides 100% funding for children ages 7-18 who meet the financial needs requirements to take ongoing lessons in vocal instruction, dance, acting, and instrumental music for the entire school year and for summer programs. The students take these ongoing lessons at local performing arts studios close to their homes. Applaud Our Kids believes that financial barriers should not limit creative expression. For many, these lessons represent an extended family, a constant in their life that may be missing, and the opportunity to creatively express themselves. Performing arts education helps to increase motor and cognitive skills, but also teaches students leadership, teamwork, responsibility, independence, creativity, and increases self-esteem.     Applaud Our Kids Foundation also funds or supplies dance shoes, dancewear, an instrument if needed, and any other resource that will help the child to be successful in their lessons.  If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation or are interested in receiving an application email [email protected].