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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@RealOptionsKids

What could be more exciting? How about seeing it on the Jumbotron at the @warriors game this Sunday! If you're ther… https://t.co/oChKKNXn6c
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Posted: 16 hours ago
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Lights, camera, ACTION! 🎥 In addition to being a #Hoops4Kids beneficiary this season, we had the opportunity to mak… https://t.co/gIhdYqqjx8
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Posted: 17 hours ago
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We are committed to moving forward and continuing Dr. King's work by educating, empowering, and uplifting our comm… https://t.co/JthRMYHnax
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Posted: 5 days ago
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“When anybody asks me about my life and where I come from, I don’t speak about it without mentioning R.O.C.K. Every… https://t.co/MutX4Ox0U2
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Posted: Last week
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#ICYMI: R.O.C.K. was featured in @SF_DCYF's We Are the City Spotlight last month!

Check out the full spotlight 🤩⬇️… https://t.co/xtf3XbT8Sx
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We're thrilled to share that R.O.C.K. has been selected as a beneficiary of the @warriors & @DubsCommunity… https://t.co/cQxRVvmFDI
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We’re so grateful to be one of the #Hoops4Kids beneficiaries this year! Go Dubs! https://t.co/Ug3ZeBWWHH
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RT @curtyagi: Yes!!! @RealOptionsKids loves the Dubs!
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2021 was both challenging & exciting, but at the end of it all we're so grateful for our wonderful community. And,… https://t.co/qBZM5nmAag
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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For our final #ROCKwrap of the year, we're bringing you a full #WrapUp! 2021 brought challenges, but also opportuni… https://t.co/OsEaDX64I5
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a proper R.O.C.K. celebration! From all of us at R.O.C.K., #HappyHolidays… https://t.co/Y1HtSrZkdy
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Posted: Last month
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We're happy to officially announce that @chasta is now a member of R.O.C.K.'s Honorary Board of Directors!

Here's… https://t.co/7trevH3MCe
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Posted: Last month
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RT @SF_DCYF: Curt Yagi, R.O.C.K.'s Executive Director, shared this quote from a former participant: "When anybody asks me about my life and…
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Posted: Last month
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RT @SF_DCYF: Our We Are the City Spotlight this week features our grantee Real Options for City Kids. Read the full Spotlight here: https:/…
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Make a donation and grab your awesome face masks & water bottles at the link below, and Premier will match proceeds… https://t.co/TDtfxznOsg
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Posted: Last month
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Our friends at @premiertp are hosting a #DonationDrive this holiday season, and proceeds will benefit R.O.C.K.! The… https://t.co/o2rWqohMYG
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Posted: Last month
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Did you know that R.O.C.K. offers clubs as part of our after school program? At El Do, one of our favorites is… https://t.co/abgkHG7FqK
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Posted: Last month
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You know you've #MadeIt when a distinguished actor/singer wishes you a happy anniversary! We were on cloud 9 when t… https://t.co/jBqDSnfKoN
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Posted: Last month
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@SonsofJohnnieLe @RenelSFVoyce Woohoo! Congrats and thanks so much for the support! Enjoy the game ⚾️
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Posted: Last month
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RT @SonsofJohnnieLe: Our #sfgiants auction package we won from @RealOptionsKids arrived today! Also got 4 LF bleachers tickets. @RenelSFVoy…
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Watch the full #swxmas2021 episode 🤩⬇️ https://t.co/kf0B40dJYQ
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#ROCKwrap alert: Our friends over at @Soundwaves put on a fantastic show for #SWXMAS2021, including amazing perform… https://t.co/qrjFP9NQrV
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Posted: Last month
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We have a lot to celebrate this year, including our 27th anniversary and a historic @SFGiants season! What better… https://t.co/fnVyQ5XjvD
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Posted: Last month
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Make a #GivingTuesday donation to support all R.O.C.K. projects, big and small! Make a one-time or monthly donatio… https://t.co/oBbAXGT8Zr
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Posted: Last month
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Support our Garden Project 🌱 at Visitacion Valley Middle School, and help us win some matching challenge grants in… https://t.co/bTaQwOuJWg
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Posted: Last month
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Tell us why YOU give! For #GivingTuesday is not over yet, and if you're looking to support R.O.C.K. during this glo… https://t.co/0iT5QgzX31
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Posted: Last month
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Today is a day to be grateful, to acknowledge the native land we stand on, & to give thanks for all that we have. B… https://t.co/gW23HWZtLA
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Posted: Last month
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We're excited to share that our garden project is participating in the #SeedMoneyChallenge, and we have a chance to… https://t.co/5ZPTs58aEy
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Posted: Last month

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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 27 years with stories of impact