Melida Rodas & NJ SYMPHONY
- Melida
- Mar 27
- 1 min read
The 3 | 28 | 2025 York Street Project Gala: A Celebration of 🍃 HOPE will be an evening of inspiration featuring the New Jersey Symphony | @njsymphony | and @melidarodaspoet | Melida Rodas, a celebrated, award winning Guatemalan writer. This event will help bring the YSP mission forward!
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This piece merges ”STRUM” compose by Grammy Winning, Jesse Montgomery @jessiemontgomerymusic with Original Poem: “HOPE,” composed by Melida Rodas, Jersey City’s Poet Laureate.
Accompanied by:
▪️Eric Wyrick, concertmaster;
▪️Brennan Sweet, associate concertmaster;
▪️Brett Deubner, viola;
▪️Jonathan Spitz, principal cello.
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On this day we are honoring BNY, The Exchange Place Alliance and Genevieve Appel for their dedication and significant contributions as pillars of hope for families in need.
Guiding guests through this remarkable evening will be Special Guest Emcee, @symachowdhry | Syma Chowdhry, the Emmy award winning morning anchor for @news12nj , whose presence will add an extra layer of energy and inspiration to the event. Proceeds from the gala will directly support York Street Project’s comprehensive programs that include sheltering, feeding and caring for women, children and families in need. Together, we can continue to create a future where HOPE is the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.
◼️If you can not attend the event we ask that you please consider donating to @yorkstreetproject so that we may continue to serve and inspire families in our community. ◼️