Roca’s Mission is to Disrupt the Cycle of Incarceration and Poverty by Helping Young People Transform Their Lives.
How we do it?
Programs
High-Risk Young Men Program
Roca helps young men leave streets and gangs and go to work
High-Risk Young Mothers Program
Roca helps young mothers get out of violence, go to work and care for their children
News
Nearly one year in, Roca is chipping away at juvenile crime in Baltimore
May 21, 2019
Even on a mucky Monday, there’s a certain joy within a work crew on Harlem Avenue in West Baltimore. The joy is in the work and in the road to redemption.
FROM: WMAR-2 News
Lynn Police, Agencies, Court Team Up to Support At-Risk Residents
May 16, 2019
The city’s police, community agencies and Lynn District Court are coming together to adopt a crime-reduction “hub” model focused on providing services to at-risk individuals before tragedy occurs…
FROM: Item Live
It’s time to change the narrative on Baltimore. There’s a lot worth celebrating.
May 16, 2019
It seems like years since Baltimore has gotten a break. From violence to corruption, we have read story after story that portray our city negatively…
FROM: Washington Post
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito visits ROCA in Holyoke
May 16, 2019
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito was in Holyoke Tuesday morning as part of the state’s Safe and Successful Youth initiative…
FROM: WWLP 22 News
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