Lawrence-Based School of Rock Raises Funds For Social Justice

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ —Lawrenceville-based School of Rock Princeton recently raised funds for the Bayard Rustic Center for Social Justice. The donation represents a portion of the proceeds that the school generated at its grand opening.

“The inclusiveness, passion, and righteous social justice mission of the Rustin Center represents a perfect synergy with School of Rock Princeton,” Annie Morton, co-owner of the School said in a media statement.

“We’re thrilled to support their important work, and we look forward to collaborating with them on future events and projects.”

Founded in 2018, the Rustin Center is an educational enclave and safe space for LGBTQIA youths, intersectional families, and marginalized people in the Princeton area. They offer free in-house therapy/counseling for LGBTQIA young people and programming and events that support political, environmental, gender, and identity issues with a focus on civics, community activism, and cultural enlightenment.

Rustin Center’s Chief Activist Robt Seda-Schreiber said the School of Rock Princeton has built an affirming space. “We were equally honored to share their grand opening with them. The school’s donation will help us on our quixotic quest to find a new HQ since we lost our dedicated safe-space due to the pandemic.”

The grand opening of the Lawrence location was on Sept. 18. Seda-Schreiber of the Rustin Center performed David Bowe's Rebel Rebel, and was backed by some of the school’s top teen musicians.