The work of APMF funded students was is display at the city s Danny Clinch Transparent Galley at Clinch s “Unseen” show. The Instagram effect, which was created using augmented reality, can be activated by visitors to the show on their phones.
“The challenges we’ve faced since the pandemic struck have led to increased efforts to creatively continue offering our life-changing programs to the kids in Asbury Park,” said Tom Donovan, chairman of the APMF Board of Directors and former publisher of the Asbury Park Press. “Without their regular school attendance and social connections, these high-risk kids found themselves in more dire situations, and in some cases, APMF programming kept them on track in school, socially, and mentally. When we say ‘Music Saved My Life,’ it’s not just our tag line; it’s a reminder that our efforts are meaningful in myriad ways within our community. In a year when corporate, foundation, and individual donations were scarce, we remained