We're so proud of the impact our programs have throughout the City of Philadelphia and beyond. We could talk about it all day (and sometimes do), but we think the best way to share our successes is to pass the microphone to the people who know us best, our students!
Wholistic Well Being
"I feel like it's helped me in a way of figuring out who I want to be, because before I joined Rock to the Future I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life and now I know what college I want to go to I know what I want to be. So it's helped me with figuring out what I want to be in life and also it's helped me to bring myself out more because I used to be a very closed off kid, I used to be social but closed off. So it helped me open up more as a person and to know who I am."
-Tra'ahna, Rock to the Future Student
"I've made a lot of nice friends and my teachers are amazing. I am also a lot more comfortable being on stage and singing and playing an instrument. One of the classes, Ready for the Future, really helped me during my senior year. They helped me prepare for college by taking us on college tours, bringing in guest speakers and workshops, and gave me 1 on 1 help with schoolwork. Today, I’m standing at the finish line and am preparing to go to the Community College of Philadelphia to study art and music."
-Yanitza R., Rock to the Future Grad '26
"Hi I'm Brooklyn, I'm one of the students of Rock to the Future. I'm just going to tell you a bit about the program. So I've been with Rock to the Future for around seven to eight years now so most of my life. The program has really for me been great for my mental health because music has been a way for me to express myself and express my emotions. I think music is great for kids and teens to learn how to express themselves and how to stay out of dangerous situations which often happen in this city. So I think Rock to the Future is just a really great program for helping students not only stay out of trouble but to also help them recognize their full potential because we do things like college visits and we learn about different careers and everything so I think rocks the future is a great program it's been wonderful for me and Incredibly beneficial."
-Brooklyn M. Former Rock to the Future student