By Curt Yagi, Executive Director Early in August, I returned from a 3-month sabbatical where I gained valuable insights into not only who I am, but about the organization I cherish so dearly—R.O.C.K. While planning for my leave began well over a year ago, I was officially...
A guest Blog post on Parents for Public Schools, San Francisco by Hayley Walker and Dorothy Curry-Holman As a manager at Real Options for City Kids, or R.O.C.K. for short, I’ve had the opportunity to work side-by-side with staff and parents at El Dorado Elementary School....
May 28, 2020 – A message to our community from Curt Yagi, R.O.C.K.’s Executive Director Plenty of Positives As mentioned in my last update, we have been able to offer 100% of our staff 100% of their contracted hours since the COVID-19 pandemic started, and we continue to...
R.O.C.K.’s (not so silent) Silent Disco Can you dig it? By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator When Curt, R.O.C.K.’s Executive Director, told me that one of our long-time supporters wanted to host an event benefiting R.O.C.K., I was excited. And when he told me that this event...
Fun with Fan Cars A corporate-sponsored STEM lesson with a need for speed. By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator What do you get when you combine STEM education, a bunch of curious kids, and a group of start-up founders? A motorized fan car workshop, of course! In January,...
Giving the Gift of Opportunity Give a gift, and you could win a trip! By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator 2019 marks 25 years of service for Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley. Our 25th year of service has already been off to...
R.O.C.K. Connect 25 An evening celebrating 25 years of service, stories, and lasting impact. By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator On the evening of October 30, 2019, R.O.C.K. supporters gathered to celebrate 25 years of service. R.O.C.K. Connect 25 came to life on the spectacular Ohana Floor of...
True R.O.C.K.-stars: Joi & Anthony Two R.O.C.K. alumni whose powerful stories moved a crowd to tears and inspired many to give back. By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator I first met Joi in July of 2019, when Curt, R.O.C.K.’s Executive Director, and I were interviewing R.O.C.K. alumni...
R.O.C.K. is celebrating 25 years of service in the San Francisco community! This newsletter takes a look back at where R.O.C.K. started and gives a sneak peek at what’s in store for our 25th year. Stay up-to-date with R.O.C.K.’s latest events and happenings by following us...
Behind the Scenes of Stories that R.O.C.K. A look at the series from behind the camera By Hayley Walker, Marketing & Development Coordinator When Curt, our Executive Director, asked for my thoughts on doing some type of campaign showcasing R.O.C.K.’s impact on the lives of past participants and...