Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)

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Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)

Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children by listening attentively to their needs and by providing opportunities to those who might not otherwise have access.

Our Story

Real Options for City Kids Mission, Purpose and History

Signature Programs

High-Quality Active and Academic Programming

R.O.C.K. Has Become Fundamental in Visitacion Valley

Our Impact

R.O.C.K. Has Become Fundamental in Our Community

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You Get a Backpack!
You Get a Backpack! By Sarah Meike, Special Projects Coordinator The week before school started, the Visitacion Valley community came together to make sure that our kids were ready...
William Blair Spreads Philanthropic Mission to the Bay Area by Partnering with Real Options for City Kids of San Francisco
William Blair Spreads Philanthropic Mission to the Bay Area by Partnering with Real Options for City Kids of San Francisco By Jenna Watanabe, Marketing & Development Coordinato...
We LOVE our Volunteers. Here’s One of Many Reasons Why.
We LOVE our Volunteers. Here’s One of Many Reasons Why. By Jenna Watanabe, Marketing & Development Coordinator This video was recorded at one of our most popular volunteer even...

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@RealOptionsKids

We believe it's important to reflect on and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—today and everyday.… https://t.co/vnsA4ii20g
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@packers @TheRealZSmith You Got This!! #GoPackGo #RockSF #GoPackGo #Aarons #GoPackGo #Smiths #GoPackGo #KennyC… https://t.co/9t0nkmoYGQ
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Posted: 4 days ago
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@RealOptionsKids

The rain is clearing, and this mild weather has us reminiscing about our middle school adventure with #ParksInFocus… https://t.co/XPMSHWOPFW
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Posted: 6 days ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Here's a classic #tbt to get you excited about our next session of Skill Drills! Who's re… https://t.co/7AfiG2a8ue
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@RealOptionsKids

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso

We believe tha… https://t.co/MoFPgpbYUa
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Posted: Last week
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@RealOptionsKids

"Opportunity is all you need" - Monique, R.O.C.K. alumna

Monique was inspired to see the world beyond her neighbor… https://t.co/qhJcps61dQ
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@RealOptionsKids

Monique was exposed to violence and drugs during her youth, but was able to experience sports, camping trips, and o… https://t.co/PoqcMk4ggX
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Hey Twitter, we need your help!

Please take a few seconds (we promise it's quick!) to vote for our entry in this a… https://t.co/1RjbxcCakU
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Do you have your 2020 calendar yet? Check out the @udallfoundation @ParksinFocus calendar, which features amazing s… https://t.co/DVY4CKd7qj
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and joyous 2020! From all of us at R.O.C.K., ✨ Happy New Year! ✨ https://t.co/lQejXvf0YA
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Congratulations to the winners of our 25 Years of R.O.C.K. contest, Becca & Rob D.! They will be taking flight soon… https://t.co/GUj3Entb1K
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

This week, we introduced you to Luckey, one of our inspirational R.O.C.K. alumni who now deeply believes in giving… https://t.co/JPQ8o10vnt
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Donate $25 or more to our 25 Years of R.O.C.K. campaign at https://t.co/NyV5sHY6Un by Sunday, December 29th at 11:5… https://t.co/MsoQOsJfUr
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

There are only a few more days to make a #charitable #donation for the 2019 calendar year, and there are less than… https://t.co/9j685ewwFp
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@RealOptionsKids

Luckey grew up in the Brick Homes in Vis Valley, where he saw violence on the streets regularly. Now 25, Luckey ref… https://t.co/R6ca1xJUK5
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@RealOptionsKids

We hope that your holiday season is filled with love, laughter, and some tasty treats!

Happy Holidays, from all of… https://t.co/F6iGtcbt5N
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@RealOptionsKids

We recognize those kids and staff! https://t.co/Q4ghvfVac7
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@RealOptionsKids

Earlier this week, we introduced you to one of our awesome R.O.C.K. alumni, Meryllia. She shared how R.O.C.K. made… https://t.co/uFiBDUQFXe
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@RealOptionsKids

@SportsBasement Remember to enroll in the Basementeer program and select Real Options for City Kids as your charity… https://t.co/fwo530owq0
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@RealOptionsKids

HOLIDAY SHOPPING REMINDER! Still need gifts for your friends and family? Pick up the perfect gift during R.O.C.K.'s… https://t.co/D1fWwyPfHd
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@RealOptionsKids

We were feeling festive yesterday at our #WinterWonderland celebration! Students and families enjoyed #holiday cook… https://t.co/NfnyEKnSh6
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Posted: Last month
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@RealOptionsKids

RT @MrsLibrarianLee: @DashkaSlater Local SF folks doing great work empowering city kids-
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@RealOptionsKids

Meryllia grew up in Visitacion Valley and started attending Skill Drills with her brother when she was in second gr… https://t.co/DP7wUNMxVv
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Posted: Last month
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@RealOptionsKids

REMINDER! Shop at @SportsBasement between now and December 21st to receive an 11% discount! Basementeers get 20% of… https://t.co/5gWslD0LMf
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Posted: Last month
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@RealOptionsKids

This week, you met Devin, R.O.C.K.'s Family & Community Engagement Coordinator. Devin works to build #connections w… https://t.co/hqvc7PJIgs
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Posted: Last month
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@RealOptionsKids

@SportsBasement Make sure you register for the #Basementeer program and select Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.… https://t.co/v6FayvM5lb
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Posted: Last month
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@RealOptionsKids

Stop by any @SportsBasement store (or shop online!) from December 15th through December 21st and show this flyer to… https://t.co/dlXgoL96gj
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Posted: Last month
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@RealOptionsKids

RT @Tvcsanfrancisco: Congrats, Curt and R.O.C.K.-ers! https://t.co/cUMjxfd6PR
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Want to see a better tomorrow for Visitacion Valley?

Let’s start with our kids.

BE A VOLUNTEER

I can honestly say from experience that R.O.C.K. consists of people who genuinely care for the kids. I started attending R.O.C.K. as an eight year old at “Skill Drills” on Saturdays and as I got older, R.O.C.K. continued to be a part of my life.

– Monique Garrett, Past Participant
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Trusted by various organizations, schools and people in the community

High-quality Active and Academic Programming

By giving kids the chance to participate in our fun and nurturing programs, R.O.C.K. ensures every kid has the opportunity to develop, grow and thrive in a safe environment.

Stories that R.O.C.K. — Celebrating 25 years with stories of impact