Info@RocktotheFuture.org | 215-302-9633 | Mailing Address: 1201 North 3rd St. #283 Phila, PA 19122
Rock to the Future supports positive youth development and economic empowerment through free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth in under-resourced areas. We provide consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed music programs for more than a thousand youth annually in-school, after school, and during the summer in schools, community locations, and the juvenile justice system.
Through our programs, talented and eager children, teens, and young people build confidence, positive relationships, and community connection, which supports mental well-being, staying in school and pursuing professional pathways, and peaceful communities. Through the bridge of music, we also provide direct college and trade readiness support, mentoring, and connection to resources. Rock to the Future also works directly with youth in intervention, diversion, and those currently and formerly incarcerated. Learn more about our mission and model.
Let's Keep In Touch!
Rock to the Future is Launching our Lyric Lab!
Got something to say? Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s brand-new rap and songwriting program built for young artists who want to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether you’re already writing bars or just getting started, this class gives you the tools to:
- Write powerful lyrics
- Find your flow
- Ride the beat
- Perform with confidence
- And build real songs with other young creators
Every week, you’ll work with other teens who love music just like you—learning how to express yourself, sharpen your sound, and bring your ideas to life. The program leads up to a live performance, where you get to showcase your music in front of a supportive audience.
Join Rock to the Future at One Art Community Center (1431 N 52nd St) on Mondays from 4 - 6pm. No experience needed – just bring your voice. Totally free, with food and transpasses provided. Visit RocktotheFuture.org or call/text 215-302-9633 to register.
Lyric Lab is a safe, creative space where your story matters—and your music gets heard. Come build. Come create. Come shine.
Rock to the Future's new Strategic Plan: 2025 - 2030
Dear Friends,
We know that music has the power to change lives. It sparks joy, builds confidence, creates community, and amplifies voices that need to be heard. Over the past 15 years, we’ve watched thousands of young people step up to the mic, discover their talents, and dream boldly about their futures. Now we’re turning up the volume on our next moves as an organization.
This strategic plan is our roadmap for the next five years—a playlist of bold ideas and powerful commitments that will guide us as we deepen our impact, expand access, and keep building a future where every young person has the resources and relationships to thrive. Together with our students, families, team, Board, and partners, we created this vision to ensure that Rock to the Future remains a place where joy and justice meet and where every beat makes a difference. We’re excited to share it with you and even more excited to make it real with your partnership. Thank you for believing in our mission and for rocking out alongside us. The best is yet to come!
With gratitude and enthusiasm,
Jessica Craft, CEO
Jen Bieter, Board Chair
Created with Chaya Scott, Chief Aspiration Officer, Chaya Scott Consulting, LLC