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

Get ready for R.O.C.K.'s *virtual* Summer Escape program for 6th-8th grade students! Join us from June 3rd through… https://t.co/vYDRYKDfE1
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Posted: Yesterday
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R.O.C.K.'s virtual Summer Go Camp for incoming 1st-5th grade students starts next Wednesday! Join us June 3rd throu… https://t.co/UaVgQ1z9zG
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Posted: 2 days ago
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We're excited to share that both our Summer Go Camp (1st-5th graders) and Summer Escape (6th-8th graders) programs… https://t.co/Af6Spa6Q1E
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Posted: 6 days ago
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"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe

We're sending everyone positive energy to… https://t.co/GSE3SfyyZ1
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Posted: Last week
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This week on #StoriesThatROCK, you met Taz, an alumni who still remembers the support, mentorship, and opportunitie… https://t.co/xokGFIPMGO
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Posted: Last week
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We're missing a lot of things right now—especially our students, our volunteers, and camping with our friends. For… https://t.co/ArPn13QgK0
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Taz, now 29, first started attending R.O.C.K.'s Skill Drills program in elementary school. Today, he reflects on ho… https://t.co/l2wkPzjY4C
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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With shelter-in-place orders, you might be using your @amazon account more often. The great news is that if you use… https://t.co/xMQwwaVfRJ
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Yesterday, R.O.C.K. staff worked with Visitacion Valley Middle School's nurse, Michelle, to deliver hot meals and c… https://t.co/k15yGuqeSY
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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We did it, and it's all because of you! Thank you to our supporters who helped us reach our #GivingTuesdayNow goal.… https://t.co/HpdGQoEDWh
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Today's the day! #GivingTuesdayNow is here, and we could use your help. Your donation helps us continue to serve at… https://t.co/EemjMPmM77
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Join our team! We're #hiring for the 2020-2021 school year as we expand to a third school site at Visitacion Valley… https://t.co/LznRfeXQZK
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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RT @TawneeKendall: Thank you for the thank you @BGCSF !! I'll be live streaming again tomorrow at 11 am PST via https://t.co/pvkhlB7M97 - c…
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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We must do our best to keep moving and keep going. There are better days ahead.

Visit https://t.co/phF21mojWl for… https://t.co/GGfGocStzx
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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We're halfway to our goal for #GivingTuesdayNow! You can help R.O.C.K. and the at-risk youth we serve by giving at… https://t.co/j9zBtXVDBR
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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As #NationalVolunteerMonth draws to a close, we want to give another shoutout to the incredible community of volunt… https://t.co/9ttF01Rgsg
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Posted: Last month
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Let's come together. You can donate to R.O.C.K.'s #GivingTuesdayNow campaign at https://t.co/AzXojoQf2m https://t.co/YqpYFbswB0
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Posted: Last month
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Save the date! #GivingTuesdayNow is on May 5, 2020.

You can donate to R.O.C.K.'s #GivingTuesdayNow campaign at the… https://t.co/S3NuVoaVjM
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Posted: Last month
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"Volunteering is so fulfilling because it makes me feel like I'm a kid again—I get to laugh, be goofy, and run arou… https://t.co/YOhKFTpO6y
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Posted: Last month
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Thank you to our incredible partners at @GMRMarketing for their recent donation, which will help us continue to pr… https://t.co/n3daHzCGao
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Posted: Last month
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Today is #EarthDay! From camping trips and whitewater rafting adventures to service learning and beach cleanups, w… https://t.co/nioRO2xDu8
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Posted: Last month
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RT @WellsFargo: @RealOptionsKids We are honored to help support the kids of San Francisco and R.O.C.K. Thank you for all you do. - Anna
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Posted: Last month
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We'd like to thank our friends at @WellsFargo for supporting R.O.C.K. with a generous grant during this difficult t… https://t.co/CIoyZw9s4q
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Posted: Last month
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RT @TawneeKendall: I know it's a little bit last minute notice, but if you're around at 11 AM PST, I'm doing a live broadcast of feel-good…
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Posted: Last month
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RT @TawneeKendall: Oh! And any tips earned through Venmo/PayPal (both @TawneeKendall ) will be donated to local non-profits who help my und…
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Posted: Last month
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A message from our Executive Director. Read the full update at https://t.co/vjS5iWkKvG https://t.co/0twiSYnNC2
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Posted: Last month
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While we're staying inside to keep our communities healthy & safe, we know it's still important to get in active mi… https://t.co/w7tL3Z4TDj
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Posted: Last month
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RT @beacon_sf: SFBI will host a series of conversations about some specific topics that have been coming up. The purpose of these conversat…
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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 25 years with stories of impact