25 Years of R.O.C.K.: Real Options for City Kids Celebrates its 25th Anniversary September 2019 marks R.O.C.K.’s 25th year of service in San Francisco, and we’ve got some exciting events in store! By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator The Lion King. Justin Bieber. Reel 2 Real’s hit...
Passion, Partnerships and Purpose In this newsletter, read about some of R.O.C.K.’s unique endeavors that rely on passionate volunteers and staff, supportive partnerships, and mission-driven purpose. Stay up-to-date with R.O.C.K.’s latest events and happenings by following us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Read the full newsletter...
Go for Good: The Ultimate Team-Building Experience R.O.C.K. and The Go Game partner to create a one-of-a-kind corporate team-building experience that brings real impact to our community. By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator On Friday, June 14, 2019, dozens of corporate teams will turn on their automatic...
R.O.C.K. + Jakroo: A Winning Partnership Taking on the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon in Style By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator If you’re not familiar with the world-renowned Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, here’s a teaser for you: The 2019 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon features a 1.5-mile swim in...
The Lil’ Kid Camp Experience A behind-the-scenes account, courtesy of R.O.C.K.’s Elementary School Coordinator and summer camp enthusiast, Adrianna Romero By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator Lil’ Kid Camp is just around the corner, and all of us at R.O.C.K. are excited for this summer favorite. In...
People, Community and Connections These are R.O.C.K.'s three ingredients for success this year--and we're only one month in! Learn about how R.O.C.K. has teamed up with the San Francisco Beacon Initiative to have more of an impact than ever, read about our latest "super" corporate volunteering...
By Jenna Watanabe, Marketing & Development Coordinator JW: Hi Mike, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me. Why don’t we just jump right into it, by starting with the most obvious question: why did you apply to work with R.O.C.K.? MA: I was...
Helping Hands The warm, happy vibes of this beautiful spring weather are making all of us at R.O.C.K. feel pretty grateful for many things, especially for those who support us. In this newsletter, we honor the R.O.C.K. stars who show their support with one of the most precious resources: time. Read on to see...
It’s already 2018 and our programs are in full swing. Read on to learn about everything we are doing to ensure R.O.C.K. is set for success for another 23 years! Read the full newsletter...
R.O.C.K.’s Operations Team Doubles with New Staff Member By Jenna Watanabe, Marketing & Development Coordinator It was a slow-moving summer afternoon and I was doing what I usually did when I daydreamed about my future—searching for jobs that might catapult me into a meaningful career change....