Annual Dinner Honors our Legacy and Future

On February 27th, more than 400 community members gathered in the Great Hall to honor the young people in our programs. As guests arrived, they were greeted by students from The ROCK Out-of-School Time and Discover You™, who helped them find their tables, refilled their drinks, and shared their personal stories. This is what makes our Annual Dinner such a special event: the teens run the show.

The theme for our Annual Dinner was “Legacy and Future.” Together, we honored the rich history of The ROCK and celebrated the lives we have touched over the last 25 years, while dreaming boldly about our impact for future generations.

 

Claire Isler is the 2025 Rockin' Teen of The Year

Claire was recognized by her peers and program staff as the Rockin’ Teen of the Year for her leadership of crochet club and her kindness to other students in program. 

Often, she will see someone struggling and will go out of her way to connect with them. She listens to them, offers solutions, and distracts them from whatever they’re upset about… a few minutes later, her fellow student is laughing. Problems forgotten. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a wink from Claire, signaling “I’ve got this.” .

Thank you for Investing in our Legacy

Legacy is more than what we leave behind: it is about what we leave for the next generation. Investing in our programs builds a legacy for our community for years to come. Thank you for believing in The ROCK, in Discover You™, and in the power of investing in young people. Together, we are creating a legacy that lasts. 

Funds raised from the annual dinner support our programs throughout the year. Through the funds raised from our annual dinner, we can provide any of the following:

  • Over 450 hours of OST programming
  • Training for 13 Discover You™ coaches
  • 35 STEM projects
  • 25 hours of Discover You™ classroom instruction
  • 2,600 OST student opportunities

If you would like to invest in our mission to build hope and resilience in youth, you can donate here.