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2019 Benefactor
The ROCK Center for Youth Development was selected as SVSU's charitable partner for the 16th annual “Battle of the Valley” fundraising competition.
The ROCK Center for Youth Development is a teen-focused organization that helps youth succeed and thrive. They are an independent, inclusive, non-profit that provides developmental education, after school programs, and community-based activities for middle and high school students. Their goal is to build tangible life skills, instill confidence and sense of belonging, and encourages healthy life choices and relationships in the teens they serve. The ROCK partners with parents and schools offering mentoring, emotional support, academic assistance, and positive role models for students, all in a safe, non-judgmental setting.
Learn more at https://www.therockc4yd.org/about/.
Amount raised by SVSU
TOTAL: $445,959
2003 - $6,208 for Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters
2004 - $12,000 for Child Abuse and Neglect Council
2005 - $13,012 for United Way
2006 - $19,160 for Child and Family Services of Saginaw County
2007 - $20,319 for City Rescue Mission
2008 - $47,278 for Bay and Saginaw county chapters of Habitat for Humanity
2009 - $34,401 for Boys and Girls Club of Saginaw County
2010 - $40,088 for Salvation Army of Saginaw County
2011 - $26,623 for Underground Railroad of Saginaw
2012 - $30,224 for Great Lakes Bay Miracle League
2013 - $25,185 for Special Olympics, Area 22
2014 - $32,294 for the Cory Rivard Jr. Promise Foundation
2015 - $24,540 for Get Outside for a Healthier Inside
2016 - $26,000 for Hidden Harvest
2017 - $32,115 for Mustard Seed Women's Shelter
2018 - $36,210 for The Barb Smith Suicide Resource and Response Network
2019 - $20,302 for The ROCK Center for Youth Development
Amount raised by GVSU
TOTAL: $226,728
2003 - $8,500 for the West Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters
2004 - $7,500 for Alternatives in Motion
2005 - $7,327 for Make A Wish Foundation
2006 - $19,337 for Burton Middle School
2007 - $31,382 for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
2008 - $28,002 for Campfire USA
2009 - $19,299 for Kids Food Basket
2010 - $12,500 for Student Advancement Foundation (Grand Rapids Public Schools)
2011 - $12,381 for Make A Wish Foundation
2012 - $1,100 for Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan
2013 - $11,137 for S.P.O.R.T.S.
2014 - $7,000 for Grand Valley Children's Fund
2015 - $12,000 for Laker Children's Fund
2016 - $17,331 for Laker Children's Fund
2017 - $17,017 for Laker Children's Fund
2018 - $14,915 for Replenish Food Pantry