PAHA's First Youth Benefit Concert in Basking Ridge NJ
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- Dec 21, 2025
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Pioneer Arts and Humanities Association (PAHA) has successfully hosted the first Annual Youth Benefit Concert in Fellowship Deaconry in Basking Ridge, NJ on December 13, 2025. More than 90 local students have attended two 3-hour concert sessions. Program includes Piano, Violin, Singing and Dance Performances. Proceeds gathered from Ticket sales, sponsorship, bake sales and raffle games will be used to support Medical and Therapy Programs for children with disabilities.
On Dec. 18, 2025. PAHA's student Co-President Jerry Z. Chen Donated the entire $4,000 from the proceeds to Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation (RWJBarnabas Health) supporting children with disabilities across New Jersey.
The Pioneer Arts and Humanities Association is a non-profit organization created by music teachers and students in 2022, which seeks to provide a platform for all disciplines within the wide field of arts/humanities. The first Youth Benefit Concert was initiated and organized by student Co-president, Jerry Z. Chen. In collaboration with Miracle Performing Arts Center, Jerry and his team have successfully enrolled close to 100 artists and raised hundreds of sponsorships from local vendors.
We want to extend our deepest appreciation to all student leaders that shared their time, talents, and hearts to support this benefit concert:
Jerry Z. Chen — Student President
Christina Zhuang— Concert Coordinator
Amelia Schenk— Program Assistant/MC
Veda Suresh— Program Assistant/MC
Zimeng Kang- MC
Jonas Liu— Hospitality Leader
Aniket Ghan— Marketing & Promotions
Our Strong Appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors for their generosity and support:
Ideal Piano
West Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons —
Dr. Joseph Sansevere, Dr. Matt Sansevere, and Dr. Travis Reed
Hunterdon Endodontics, PA — Dr. John and Dr. Lauren Archible
Somerset Hills Endodontics, PC — Dr. Irina Lekht
Somerset Periodontics & Dental Implants — Dr. Tyler Kim
Tru Periodontics — Dr. Unnati Amin
Amaxx Window Replacement
Miracle Dental Associates LLC— Dr. Steven Yee
LOTUS – Mrs. Monga
Special Thanks to Our Teachers
Fan Wang, Puiman (Devi) Yee, Hanna Johnson, Jenny Chien, Lana Ivanov, Lian Qiao, Yu Lien Chen, Nana Kwok, Nisha Parikh, Larissa Blitz, and Krystal Chu for their continual guidance and mentorship.
And last, Thank You to Our Photographer and Volunteers for your time, skill, and artistry help preserve these beautiful memories for our students and families.
Photographer: Anna, Lum and Kristen
Below are some precious photos from the concerts:
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