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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This #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight comes from a R.O.C.K. student who has aspirations to be like the 44th President o… https://t.co/fBxvY2clL4
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RT @DubsCommunity: Amazing!
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@EscapeAlcatraz @GGTC @JAKROOUSA
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Posted: 6 days ago
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R.O.C.K. is excited to compete in #MilesForMeaning, a community distance challenge powered by Kilter. Our team of r… https://t.co/bFWqZlYj46
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Posted: 6 days ago
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RT @chasta: This has been a major dream and goal for me and it's finally happening!! It's the "Rock Your Life Run!" BUT you don't have to r…
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Posted: 6 days ago
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@1077TheBone @chasta WOOHOO! Thanks @chasta and @1077TheBone! Let's do this! 🤩
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RT @1077TheBone: JUST ANNOUNCED: Join @chasta for the #RockYourLifeRun benefiting @RealOptionsKids🤘 />
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#ICYMI: R.O.C.K.'s Executive Director, Curt, was recently featured on @KCBSRadio with news anchor Peter Finch to d… https://t.co/Fv2SHN1Qs8
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"Garrett Morgan (inspires me) because he helped people with the traffic signal." - Ivan, 2nd grade

Today's… https://t.co/FhrIoFGeY1
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#HappyValentinesDay! While we can't give you all hugs and sweets this year, we want you to know that we have so muc… https://t.co/DaSqunYE4I
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Posted: Last week
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We want to recognize our Marketing & Development Manager, Hayley, for being selected to participate in the inaugura… https://t.co/CTcScwqANB
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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On today's #ROCKwrap, Curt introduces us to Myisha, a very loved member of the R.O.C.K. family. As a single parent… https://t.co/kZBAQWYnma
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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To celebrate the Black community & raise up Black voices, we asked students to identify Black people who inspire th… https://t.co/eXlASvQMOO
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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#SpreadTheWord! Friendly reminder that tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to vote for R.O.C.K.'s submission in the 2021 N… https://t.co/sKN8KS4Gd4
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We'll be watching #SuperBowlLV this weekend, but the real champions are our very own @49ers! Before their last game… https://t.co/8eFpctfbFg
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Please #vote for our submission in the 2021 NIA Nonprofit Photo Contest. This photo perfectly captures R.O.C.K.'s c… https://t.co/kUScc2JIGe
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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To celebrate Black History, we'll be sharing the thoughts and voices of our students throughout the month of Februa… https://t.co/TzSbyr3z3G
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for helping us raise over $228,000 for #SanFrancisco youth in need. Thank you for helping us make the wor… https://t.co/RUf7kypOx3
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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It's time for a major #throwback—all the way back to 2003, when R.O.C.K. only had 2 full-time employees! Check out… https://t.co/UizpusU2th
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Posted: Last month
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On this week's #ROCKWrap, take a look at what we're doing to position ourselves to have the most impact in 2021 & b… https://t.co/uurrNwZute
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Posted: Last month
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#PSA: It's your last chance to support R.O.C.K. as part of @EatPropChicken's #NonprofitMonday program! Major THANK… https://t.co/LUtoaWH2tL
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Save The Date! Join us on Wednesday 1/27 at 6:00pm for an inspirational virtual program honoring the @KPIXtv 2020… https://t.co/XFcTl6y5oQ
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It is the work that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. started so many years ago that we must continue today. Our work is… https://t.co/JcbSiORTL7
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We're excited to share that R.O.C.K. is a 2020-21 Warriors Community Foundation grant recipient! We are so grateful… https://t.co/USvzWGhcHf
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Posted: Last month
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We're kicking off 2021 with a #ROCKwrap ft a special guest who is truly "the glue" of our organization! Hanna, R.O.… https://t.co/ueAL5tBIm9
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#ICYMI: @FTCSF worked with an anonymous donor to put together 20 complete boards for local SF youth. These boards w… https://t.co/lZqVy33Oeb
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It's #NonprofitMonday! Be sure to grab some amazing comfort food from @EatPropChicken, and 10% of pick-up and in-st… https://t.co/YeoyHdJFNH
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Posted: Last month
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#ICYMI: The @49ers & @49ersCommunity recognized Edwin Bautista as the 2020 #CommunityQuarterback! Edwin has been a… https://t.co/p3OEn2CgPL
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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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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 26 years with stories of impact