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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As a tribute to Maya Bonner, a beloved R.O.C.K. alumni & former staff member, R.O.C.K.'s Cross-Site Literacy Lead M… https://t.co/5LHVWtwn5E
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Posted: 2 days ago
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That's a wrap on our #StudentPhotography series! If you couldn't tell, our partnership with #ParksInFocus holds a v… https://t.co/13JsIjviG6
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Posted: 2 days ago
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@abc7david @WaltDisneyCo @DisneyStudios @abc7newsbayarea @ABC7 Congrats, David!!!
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Posted: 5 days ago
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It's time for another installment in our #StudentPhotography series! Today we're highlighting some impressive shots… https://t.co/j9p9rK2Gxx
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Posted: 6 days ago
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Today we're sharing some great work from Layla and Jonathan, who loved their time at @YosemiteNPS with the Udall Fo… https://t.co/3QJkHebebY
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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RT @RenelSFVoyce: Congratulations ⁦@hunterpence⁩ on your induction into ⁦@SFGiants⁩ Wall of Fame! I’m beyond honored to MC the ceremony. Y…
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Next up in our #ParksInFocus #StudentPhotography series, we have the incredible Jessiah and Derek! These two middle… https://t.co/k2Bv7YG5ji
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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You #ROCK, David! 💙💚 https://t.co/ADuixX3yCv
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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✨YOU'RE INVITED✨ We're celebrating 28 years of R.O.C.K. w/ a virtual event ft. top-notch entertainment, amazing R.O… https://t.co/uGak3leuNe
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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First up in our #StudentPhotography series, we have some awesome shots from two of our R.O.C.K.ers, Andi and Anthon… https://t.co/qe6VkzN6AH
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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We're excited to share photos from our trip to @YosemiteNPS with @udallfoundation! Thanks to the #ParksInFocus prog… https://t.co/y9re3beo6S
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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✨#HappyBirthday R.O.C.K.!✨ September marks our 28th year of service in Vis Valley, where we've served thousands of… https://t.co/EASGssrhHx
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Posted: Last month
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All you have to do is download the app at the link below and enter "R.O.C.K." in the Special Instructions box at ch… https://t.co/9d4md2AZzJ
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We're excited to share that we're partnering with Food Haven to 1) eliminate food waste, & 2) get you great meals a… https://t.co/YydXmL5N4z
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Gina Patterson ⭐

Role at R.O.C.K.: Director of Programs

Favorite summer activity: Lil’ K… https://t.co/fbqzoI0jNt
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Last week, R.O.C.K. alumni Luckey brought his fellow BOLDforce (@salesforce's Black Employee Resource Group) member… https://t.co/PkSM0pQxEC
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Posted: Last month
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Tiffany Do ⭐

Role at R.O.C.K.: Program Administrative Assistant

Favorite movie: Everythin… https://t.co/ig6KEnPxHk
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Gisell Jimenez ⭐

Role at R.O.C.K.: Site Coordinator at Visitacion Valley Middle School

Fa… https://t.co/sUPF5ygHn4
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It's #ROCKwrap time! August Institute is a key component of our preparation for the #NewSchoolYear, and this year w… https://t.co/eA8mh5wX8L
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Posted: Last month
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Adrianna Phillippi ⭐

Role at R.O.C.K.: Beacon Director at El Dorado Elementary School

Fav… https://t.co/Olpt5ycBKL
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Hayley Walker ⭐

Role at R.O.C.K.: Marketing & Development Manager

Favorite movie: Holes (… https://t.co/daoODsfyzy
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There's nothing quite like going #BackToSchool and seeing all of your friends! We're so excited for the 2022-23 sch… https://t.co/7SfwgOmubd
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Posted: Last month
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RT @SF_DCYF: https://t.co/O29EeLYqLo
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Air Orona ⭐

Role at R.O.C.K.: Site Director at Visitacion Valley Elementary School

Favor… https://t.co/t2msyGHEZw
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Posted: Last month
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@SF_DCYF This is a fantastic tweet, 10/10
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RT @SF_DCYF: We don't talk about Bruno, but we're definitley talking about going to see Disney's Encanto for free(!) on Friday evening!
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RT @SF_DCYF: Next week the San Francisco Health Network will host several back-to-school vaccine clinics. The clinics are open to all of Sa…
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@RealOptionsKids

#ROCKstar Spotlight: Hanna Doerr

Role at R.O.C.K.: Deputy Director

Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski (she has two… https://t.co/asuPnjB0eV
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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 28 years with stories of impact