Giving Back
The Artist Collective Troupe has proudly raised over $12,000 for local charities and nonprofit organizations throughout New Jersey since 2021!
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It is the Artist Collective Troupe's mission to use our love of the arts to give back to the community and support local charities, causes, and other nonprofits. We hope to instill a sense of community service and a drive to pay-it-forward in all our members, and know that together, we can make a positive impact in our community and the world.
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Some charities, organizations, and causes we have supported in the past are:
Make-A-Wish New Jersey helps to grant the wishes of children living with critical illness in the Garden State. ACT has raised over $7000 for Make-A-Wish NJ through our annual musical revue, "Wish Upon a Song."
Rescue Ridge is a last-chance animal shelter that rescues and rehomes animals throughout the Jersey Shore. ACT has raised money for Rescue Ridge through their productions of "Mary Poppins," "Into the Woods," "Spelling Bee," and "The Trail to Oregon," and has participated in their Hollywoof event since 2023.
Panthers Let's Eat is an organization that provides children who are on the free/reduced lunch program in Point Pleasant have meals during school breaks and holidays. ACT raised money for Panthers Let's Eat with their production of "Little Women."
St. Gregory's Pantry is a food pantry located in Point Pleasant. ACT held a food drive for St. Gregory's Pantry that resulted in 144 food items being donated during Thanksgiving with their show, "Almost Maine."
The Ashley Lauren Foundation supports children and families affected by childhood cancer throughout the state. ACT annually raises money for the foundation with our holiday caroling group, the Collective Carolers, and also supported them with our production of "Elf."
Operation Chillout is an organization that provides services and donations to homeless veterans throughout the tri-state area. ACT helped to support Operation Chillout with a winter clothes drive and through their production of "The Addams Family."
"Voices for Ukraine" was a benefit event at the Strand Theater in March 2022 to support Ukrainian refugees. ACT performed at the event, which ultimately raised over $10,000 to help refugees.