ROCK Ride On Center for Kids

A huge thank you to the HomeGoods team members who volunteered with us last Friday and put their organizational talents to work in our storage pod! 👏

We were honored to have employees from multiple HomeGoods locations come together to support ROCK. 🤝

Thanks to their hard work, our event supplies are now organized and much easier to access, making future events even smoother to plan and execute. We are incredibly grateful for their time, effort, and generosity. ❤️

Camp Courage was such an amazing experience again this year!

Camp Courage is more than just a summer camp—it's a place where children of active-duty military, veterans, and first responders can build confidence, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories.

Throughout the week, campers experienced the unique connection between horses and humans while participating in activities designed to encourage teamwork, resilience, leadership, and fun. These incredible kids spend so much of their lives supporting those who serve our communities and country. Camp Courage is our opportunity to celebrate and support them.

Thank you to everyone who helps make Camp Courage possible and provides these deserving children with a week filled with adventure, laughter, and growth. 💙🐴

We would also like to extend a big thank you to Reagan Meredith, last year's President of the Texas Society Children of the American Revolution, for joining us and showing her support for Camp Courage. Through her organization's state project, they raised $21,000 to help make this camp possible.

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At just 14 years old, Chloe has spent the past six years turning her passion for helping animals into a growing nonprofit that is making a difference across Central Texas. 👏

What began as a third-grade service project has evolved into an official 501(c)(3), and this year, Chloe raised $1,000 and collected much-needed supplies for ROCK. 🎉❤️

Read more about Chloe's inspiring journey, the impact of Chloe's Pet Corral, and the heart behind her mission to serve others. 👇

https://rockride.org/1000-donation-and-supplies-from-chloes-pet-corral/

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with Kilwins Austin – EastVillage as they officially celebrate their opening and welcome the Austin community with sweet treats, family fun, and special events.

📆 Friday, July 3 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🐎 Saddle Up for a Sweet Cause!
❤️20% of all sales from 6 PM–10 PM on July 3 will be donated to ROCK to support our programs.

📆Saturday, July 4 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎉 Grand Opening Celebration
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and sweet surprises!
- Samples of our famous fudge, brittle, caramel corn, and more!
- Balloon artist
- Face painting & glitter bar
- Meet the Kilwins Moose
- Spin the prize wheel for chances to win special offers, free treats, and more
- Plus, enjoy special grand opening promotions throughout the day.

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful group from the Sundt Foundation, who presented ROCK with a $6,000 grant to support our ROCK On Veterans Program. 🎉

This generous gift will help strengthen support for the entire family by funding our Veteran Retreats and Camp Courage, our summer camp for children of veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders. 🇺🇸

Thank you to the Sundt Foundation for investing in these programs and the families they serve. We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and excited about the impact this support will make. 👏

Our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held this past Saturday, giving us the opportunity to celebrate and honor the incredible individuals who make our mission possible. We also recognized several outstanding volunteers with special awards for their extraordinary dedication and service.

Congratulations to this year's award recipients! We are so grateful that you found your way to ROCK and choose to share your time, talents, and hearts with us each week.

🐴 Dirty Boots Award – Rhylee Ramsey
🐴 Get 'R Done Award – Janet Cantalupo
☀️ Sunshine Award – Heather Shields
🤍 ROCK Silent Angel Award – Jack Sloane & Joe Cantalupo
🇺🇸 ROV Hero Award – Carolyn Regimand
🤍 ROV Silent Angel Award – Mimi Mazuk
⭐ Director's Award – Frank Krenek

We are proud to know and work alongside each of our volunteers every day. With nearly 400 volunteers supporting our programs, ROCK simply could not do what we do without the hard work, compassion, and commitment of these inspiring individuals. Thank you for helping us improve independence and life skills in partnership with the horse.