R.O.C.K. Newsletter - September 2016

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Success

Success takes on many forms at R.O.C.K. From stepping out of ones comfort zone to perform in front of a crowd, to being a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, we are proud to demonstrate the positive impact our work has on our community.

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Hidden Figures

By Sarah Meike, Special Projects Coordinator

In my short but sweet interview with former R.O.C.K.er Christine Liu, I couldn’t believe all that she has accomplished in her 24 years! Neuroscience PhD student at Berkeley, the creator of some amazing scientifically themed murals, and mentor to her university peers just tops the list of her incredible achievements.

The reason our paths crossed is the screening of Hidden Figures she arranged for our middle school students. This was part of the prize Christine won as a runner up in the “Searching for Hidden Figures” contest put on by Pepsi...

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R.O.C.K. Performs at the Asian Art Museum

By Sarah Meike, Special Projects Coordinator

Our students were invited to represent R.O.C.K. at the Asian Art Museum for the SFUSD Children’s Art Festival. The students did a tribute to the Pacific Islander community by taking the crowd on an Islander rollercoaster ride and performing to “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars. R.O.C.K parents contributed traditional Filipino and Samoan Fabric to create engaging costumes. The kids were thrilled to perform in such a unique space and loved getting to share the experience with students from schools around San Francisco.

R.O.C.K. the Brew 2017

By Sarah Meike, Special Projects Coordinator

We did it again! We R.O.C.K.ed the Brew for the second year in a row! Thanks to everyone who came out and spread around the R.O.C.K. love. Whether it was drinking beer, bidding on our silent auction, or eating a taco you were helping the children of Visitacion Valley lead healthier, safer, and happier lives. We are so grateful for your support and can’t wait for our next opportunity to twist your arm into drinking beer...

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Teambuilding at Go for Good

When: Friday, July 14th from 1-5pm
Where: San Francisco

What: Does your company have what it takes to go head-to-head against some of the biggest corporations in the Bay Area? Do you have the intelligence to solve complex puzzles, the creativity to create hilarious scenes captured on film and the street smarts to locate unexpected actors as you traverse San Francisco? Compete in our 10th Annual Go for Good!

To learn more, email sarah@rocksf.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at Mountain Camp!
Join our Elementary Schoolers as they head out to experience the great outdoors at Mountain Camp in beautiful Pollock Pines, CA.

When: June7th-10th

Contact Sarah@rocksf.org for more info

News & Press

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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.