CatRock Ventures

Back in the spring, our students saw an opportunity to provide their community with reusable masks to address the unprecedented problem of #PPElittering in parks and streets. Now you can buy one too! catrockventures.org/store

The next phase of our environmental activism through social entrepreneurship project (a.k.a. mask making project) is The CatRock Adventure Store, a student-led venture into e-commerce, sustainable textile design, and business. catrockventures.org/store

Last chance to #DoubleYourImpact! Your donations make it possible to provide CatRock trips, training, and life-changing opportunities to high school age youth 🏂🏾🏕️. We couldn't do it without you. Wishing you and your families a healthy and happy New Year. catrockventures.org/doublemyimpact

We're still riding the wave of last week's #CIBCMiracleDay with these #throwback photos of Mark Wahlberg and CatRock students from many moons ago! @cibc #youthdevelopment #youthfoundation #nonprofit #seasonofgiving

#FlashbackFriday to @cibc Bank's #CIBCMiracleDay 2018. The event went virtual this year, but two years ago our CatRock kids got to rub elbows with sports and music greats like @StarksTheDunk , Latrell Strewell, @VWOfficial and so many more!

"I never understood the term culture shock until I went to Montana," says Bronx native Ixza. She spent ten days in the wilderness camping and clearing trails, a truly life-changing experience. Read more: #storiesofimpact #givingtuesday bit.ly/SOIIxza

Destyny found her family at CatRock — and life-changing opportunities. Oh, did we mention she's a @burtonsnowboard and @ChillFoundation model and ambassador? Check out Destyny's story: bit.ly/CatRockDestynyG

Like many CatRock students, Chris claims to be shy, but he's quickly become one of our most engaged students, from bike riding to cleaning up our neighborhood parks to sewing hundreds of masks for the community. Read more of Chris's story: bit.ly/CatRockChrisL #GivingTuesday

Eric's a CatRock #volunteer extraordinaire. But when the #pandemic hit, none of us knew what to expect. Read Eric's story of how CatRock students and volunteers rallied and supported each other during this unprecedented spring. bit.ly/CatRockEricB

Have you been reading our #StoriesofImpact? Andrew joined CatRock as a student and loved it so much, he now serves as a staff leader. Check out Andrew's story: bit.ly/CatRockAndrewN

Our Fall Fundraiser is LIVE! We're excited to announce that CatRock's Board of Directors will be generously matching up to $50,000 in donations, now through the end of November. Double Your Impact today: bit.ly/CatRockDonate

CatRock has been changing the lives of Bronx youth since 1985. Hear directly from some of our students, alums and volunteers as they share their own #StoriesofImpact. bit.ly/CatRockImpact

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that connecting with our #CatRock #community is more important than ever. We are excited to launch our fall newsletter. Sign up here: bit.ly/CRVNews Photo credit: chris vultaggio

Did you know? Find these Native American Caves in northern Manhattan’s #InwoodPark. They were used as a seasonal camp by the Lenape tribe prior to Dutch settlers arriving in the region. #indigenouspeoplesday #landacknowledgement @NYCParks

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, CatRock acknowledges and honors the original Native American inhabitants of this land, the Munsee Lenape, and celebrates the diverse indigenous people who live, work, and play here today. #LandAcknowledgement

Today is the LAST day to #register to #vote in #NYC. Check your status and make a plan today. vote.nyc/page/register-…

Tomorrow, October 9, is the last day to register to vote in New York. Make your voice count. #CatRockVotes

Two more days to register to #vote in New York. Register online, by mail, or in person by October 9. Start here: vote.nyc/page/register-… #voterregistration #yourvotematters #CatRockVotes

Our Ride and Repair #bikeworkshop series continues this Sunday with a #FallFoliage ride in Van Cortlandt Park and up the Putnam Trail. Meet at the Lodge at 9 a.m. for a bike maintenance workshop. Bring your bike if you have one or let us know if you need one. Masks required!

CatRock students have transformed Washington's Walk park across the street from our headquarters this summer. We cleared out weeds and overgrown invasive species and planted hundreds of native plants like phlox, yellow tail, and butterfly root. #nycparks #community #grassroots