Updated 8/24/2022 One of ROCK's core values is safety. Since the pandemic, ROCK has followed CDC guidelines to keep our participants, families, ROCKateers, and staff safe. On February 25, 2022, the CDC changed the colors and recommendations … [Read more...]
May Featured Volunteer: Heather Shields
It all started with a simple interview on the radio. Heather Shields, our featured volunteer for the month of May, was listening to the radio while driving to work one day. She heard Nancy Krenek talking about ROCK, the amazing things we do, and the … [Read more...]
ROCK reaches milestone in Miracles in the Dirt capital campaign
ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids is excited to announce that it has successfully paid off the note on the 20 acres of land the organization purchased in 2017 as part of their Miracles in the Dirt capital campaign. This purchase increased the total size … [Read more...]
April Featured Volunteers: Loiselle Family
This month ROCK is excited to feature not just one ROCKateer for the month of April but three! We chose to feature Angie Loiselle and her daughters, Ava and Tayler Loiselle. This family spends Wednesday afternoons at ROCK, coming together to … [Read more...]
ROCK Barn Dance 2023 a Night to Remember
ROCK's 17th Annual Barn Dance “25 Years of ROCK, Walk On!” on April 1st, 2023, was a night to remember. The event, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of ROCK, was a massive success thanks to the love and support of the … [Read more...]
February Featured Volunteer: Chloe Woodard
ROCKateers come in all ages! While many ROCKateers are adults, anyone interested in volunteering can begin as young as 14-years-old, and we just love our younger volunteers. This month’s featured volunteer, Chloe, is a former participant who loved … [Read more...]
Congratulations ROCK’s PATH Intl. Region 8 Nominees
ROCK is excited to announce our nominees for PATH Intl. Region 8’s annual professional awards. As a PATH Intl. member, ROCK staff has selected nominees to represent our center at the Regional level in the following categories: Credentialed … [Read more...]
January Featured Volunteer: Tressie Hoffman
If you’ve been out to ROCK recently, there’s a very good chance you’ve met this month’s featured volunteer, Tressie, while you were here. Tressie is well-known among instructors and fellow volunteers for her outgoing personality, hard work, and … [Read more...]
December Featured Volunteer: Chris Scherwin
With hundreds of volunteer spots to fill each week, you can imagine that the ROCK volunteer department relies on having ROCKateers who can consistently commit to class times. Even then, between vacations and life, there's always a spot to fill. It is … [Read more...]
ROCK receives Anna + Anton Olson Legacy Fund grant
The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Fund (TAAOLF) has completed its 2nd annual round of grant awards totaling over $185,000 to 15 community programs, including the new multi-year Emerging Nonprofit grant of $50,000. The Fund was established to honor the … [Read more...]
November Featured Volunteer: Doug Watkins
Doug Watkins is a cherished volunteer who is always willing to step in and help as either a horse handler or a side walker no matter what. He says yes first, then asks questions about the participants. He works with a variety of participants from our … [Read more...]