Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)

Thank you. For helping our youth learn new skills, experience new activities, visit new places, and build meaningful relationships. Thank you for bringing joy to so many students. Thanks to you, we've raised $92,000?(and counting!) between our 29th anniversary and GivingTuesday campaigns. We are truly blown away by the generosity and support of our community. If you're looking to make an #impact and bring #joy to youth this holiday season, there's still time to help us reach our $100,000 fundraising goal before the end of the year! We have two individual donors who have pledged to match that dollar-for-dollar. That's $200,000 for R.O.C.K. students and families in 2024! Donate now at https://lnkd.in/gRdGBY55 #TisTheSeason #Donate #GivingTuesday #GiveBack #HolidayGiving

We are so grateful and honored to share that R.O.C.K. is one of 69 organizations to receive a 2024-25 grant from the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation! As if that weren't enough, our Executive Director, Curt Yagi, and Associate Director of Development, Hayley Walker, MNA, were invited to join an on-court check presentation prior to last night's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Since 2012, the Warriors Community Foundation has contributed more than $47 million to organizations supporting education and youth development. Check out the announcement at https://lnkd.in/gSytKqdT Go Golden State Warriors!

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If you are curious, check out a highlight reel of our recent 30 year anniversary event. It was an incredible evening with inspiring alumni speakers that paired nicely with some breathtaking city views. To watch the full program, including a shout out from one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, you are more than welcome to watch https://lnkd.in/g9A6-g4h https://lnkd.in/ggfGfhTR

ICYMI: On October 28th, we celebrated our 30th anniversary on the Ohana Floor at Salesforce Tower! After taking in the breathtaking 360 degree views, enjoying delicious food & drinks, and connecting with fellow R.O.C.K. supporters, R.O.C.K. Connect 30 attendees gathered to hear from two inspirational R.O.C.K. alumni, Zuhair and Marissa. To see more highlights from Zuhair and Marissa's moving testimonies, and to hear about R.O.C.K.'s impact from Executive Director, Curt Yagi, head to https://lnkd.in/gY29DepY Thank you to Ama Daetz of ABC7 News Bay Area for emceeing the program, and to all of our volunteers, donors, partners, alumni, community members, and staff for celebrating this milestone with us! #30YearsOfROCK

Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is seeking board members. Do you or anyone you know have an interest in positively impacting thousands of children and their families in San Francisco? We seek young to seasoned professionals in San Francisco or the immediate surrounding area who have the capacity to volunteer in our programs at least twice per year. We seek candidates who possess both a strategic mindset and a can-do and will-do attitude, who can take the lead on a specific project of their choosing. Lastly, we look for individuals who we know we would enjoy sharing a drink with!

On Monday, we celebrated three decades of impact with R.O.C.K. Connect 30 on the Ohana Floor at Salesforce Tower. Not only were we surrounded by 360 degree views of this beautiful city and the San Francisco Bay, but also by the people who make up the foundation of R.O.C.K.: our alumni, volunteers, community partners, donors, staff, friends, and families. We heard powerful stories from two inspirational R.O.C.K. alumni, Zuhair and Marissa, as well as our Executive Director of 21 years, Curt Yagi. The views were incredible, the food and drinks were top tier, but the most wonderful part of this special event was our community. Your support and energy are what keeps us going year after year and decade after decade. Thank you to our emcee, Ama Daetz, as well as our event partners, caterers, bartenders, sponsors, and of course, YOU, our R.O.C.K. Community! We had a blast celebrating 30 years with you, and we can't wait to see what the next 30 years have in store. Don't forget to check out the RC30 auction! Bidding closes on Monday, November 4th at 9:00pm PST. Bid now at https://lnkd.in/gDh6eaFf You can help us sustain R.O.C.K.'s programs for many more years to come by donating at https://lnkd.in/ggfGfhTR Cheers to 30 years! ?? Photos by Jim Colton and Guy Cummins, Pro Bono Photo

30 years is a big accomplishment, and we wouldn't be here without the support of our amazing partners! We want to give a big thank you to our 30th Anniversary Sponsors who have gone above and beyond to deepen their impact within the R.O.C.K. community this year: ?Gold Sponsors? Persius Creative Sollega Inc. Poppy Bank Maze & Associates Cellarmaker Brewing Company ?Silver Sponsors? Gallagher Leisure Street Winery Cheers to 30 years!

It's finally here—the R.O.C.K. Connect 30 auction is LIVE! ??? In honor of our 30th anniversary, we're bringing you an incredible auction valued at nearly $10,000. We have something for everyone, including courtside Warriors tickets, gear from Mountain Hardwear, a signed Klay Thompson jersey, and a peaceful getaway on the Russian River. Hungry for more? You're in luck, because we also have gift certificates and experiences at some of our favorite local restaurants! The #RC30 auction will run through Monday, November 4th at 9:00pm PST. Don't miss out! Start bidding now at https://lnkd.in/gDh6eaFf Thank you to all of our wonderful auction donors for contributing to make this year's auction lineup bigger and better than ever! #30YearsOfROCK #30thAnniversary #30Years #Auction #BidNow #Charity #Fundraiser

Here at R.O.C.K., we're experts in two things: youth development, and throwing amazing anniversary events! In honor of R.O.C.K. Connect 30 coming up next week, we're throwing it back to R.O.C.K. Connect 25, 28, and 29 (leaving out the virtual events for now, but you know those were a hit too!) to build excitement for our annual fundraiser. The best news? You don't have to wait to support R.O.C.K.'s 30 years of impact! You can make a donation now to our 30th anniversary campaign at the link below, and be sure to visit our online auction once it goes live on Friday, October 25th! www.givebutter.com/rock30 #30thAnniversary #30years #Anniversary #Donate #Give #Philanthropy #YouthDevelopment