16 Aug San Francisco teachers, parents, nonprofit tackle kids’ priorities together as school resumes
by David Louie, ABC7 News Monday, August 16, 2021 ...
11 Aug R.O.C.K. Research Report of Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Heightened Racial Injustices
August 11, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the heightened focus on racial injustice over the past year and a half has laid bare many of the challenges and inequities in our city and school system. San Francisco nonprofit Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) could...
30 Mar 107.7 The Bone’s Chasta Lynn Raises $4k for R.O.C.K.
On March 20, 2021, radio personality from 107.7 The Bone and host of the Rock Your Life podcast, Chasta Lynn, held her first ever Rock Your Life Run. This virtual run raised $4,000 for R.O.C.K. Thanks Chasta, you R.O.C.K.!...
17 Feb Feature on Rock Your Life Podcast with Chasta Lynn
Bay Area radio personality Chasta Lynn of 107.7 the Bone recently had R.O.C.K. Executive Director Curt Yagi on her Rock Your Life podcast to discuss her first-ever virtual run/walk event. Proceeds from the event will benefit R.O.C.K. Listen to the episode here...
06 Feb Programs for students from working-class families trying to navigate distance learning
Aired on KCBS on February 5, 2021 As remote learning continues for students in California's public schools, non-profits who serve students and their families are doing what they can to help. In San Francisco's working-class Visitation Valley neighborhood, help is coming from a non-profit that goes by,"Real...
12 Jan R.O.C.K. Connect 26 Raises $225,000
On November 18, 2020, San Francisco nonprofit Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) hosted R.O.C.K. Connect 26, a fundraising event celebrating 26 years of keeping kids healthy and safe. This virtual event featured inspirational R.O.C.K. alumni, supporters, and some very special celebrity guests. Watch the...
01 Dec How R.O.C.K. is making a difference for youth in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley
By David Louie O Original story on ABC7 News...
30 Jul Basementeer Spotlight: Real Options for City Kids
Jul 30, 2020 - R.O.C.K. was recently featured on the Sports Basement blog as part of their Basementeer Spotlight. Click here to check out the full blog post. You can support R.O.C.K. by joining Sports Basement's Basementeer program. By becoming a lifetime Basementeer, you'll save 10%...
22 Jul GS Warriors Impact Warrior Award
July 22, 2020 The Golden State Warriors honored Executive Director Curt Yagi as their Impact Warrior. Click the picture to watch the video....
08 Jun R.O.C.K. Shoutout on KMEL
June 4, 2020 Our friends at 106.1 KMEL gave R.O.C.K. an awesome shoutout on the Sana G Morning Show! Thanks to the KMEL team for spreading the word about our dedication to providing summer camp experiences for Bay Area youth, even during the global pandemic. ...