
At the beginning of the pandemic, we shifted and extended support to programs that needed it most.
Since 1994, R.O.C.K. is the largest provider of academic and social support for at-risk youth in Visitacion Valley. With support from Chance to Excel, they’ve been able to continue their work with the community during this uncertain time.
A letter from R.O.C.K outlining the impact the grant has had on their program:


Connect 27 featured stories from R.O.C.K. students, inspirational R.O.C.K. alumni, and some special guests:
Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian
Brandon Schneider and Bonta Hill of the Golden State Warriors
local actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson
Renel Brooks-Moon and Gabe Kapler of the San Francisco Giants
Chasta Lynn of 107.7 The Bone
emcee David Louie of ABC7 News
Special guests dropped in:
Hunter Pence, Will Clark, Lewis Brinson, Renel Brooks-Moon and Antoan Richardson of the SF Giants
G BiZ of 106.1 KMEL
Bob Myers, Kerith Burke and Bonta Hill of Golden State Warriors
Olympic Figure Skater Brian Boitano
Ronnie Lott of the SF 49ers