by Roc The Future | Feb 29, 2024 | Latest Events
Transformational change requires shared power with parents, families and youth. These cornerstones fortify our work. 1. Recognizing and challenging power imbalances. 2. Holding lived experience as expertise. 3. Creating racial equity by partnering with those most...
by Roc The Future | Feb 26, 2024 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
Multiple research studies have proven that children with fathers actively involved in their lives have a significant advantage over those who do not. They perform better in school, they have more advanced language skills, and they regulate their emotions better than...
by Roc The Future | Jan 23, 2024 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
2023 was a year of solid progress for ROC the Future Alliance’s Whole Child Initiative—one where community members laid a firm foundation for transformational change and upward mobility for Rochester’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Parent/Family Partners,...
by Roc The Future | Jan 23, 2024 | Latest Events, Uncategorized
If you happen to see Julio Cruz in your travels around the city of Rochester, he might look familiar to you—and for good reason. His work as a pastor and advocate for racial equity, social justice, and for people who are homeless, addicted, or simply struggling to...
by Roc The Future | Nov 6, 2023 | Latest Events
In September, twelve ROC the Future Alliance members joined more than 600 community leaders from across the country at the 2023 Cradle to Career Network Convening in San Francisco. The annual event is hosted by StriveTogether, a national movement working to ensure...
by Roc The Future | Nov 3, 2023 | Latest Events
As Chief Program Officer for Common Ground Health, Dina Faticone oversees the Rochester-based agency’s health improvement programs including community engagement, education, and advocacy for children and historically underserved populations. Common Ground Health...