This November, the ROCC Running Team will take to the streets of New York City with ambition and purpose. Our team of lifelong New Yorkers and newly arrived asylum seekers will carry the hope, stories, and dreams of our community. And with your support, we can reach our fundraising goal to expand ROCC NYC’s critical community outreach.
Every mile we run brings us closer to our goal, but we cannot do it alone. Your donation directly fuels programs that feed the hungry, protect immigrants, and build safe spaces for youth and families to thrive. Here’s what your support enables:
• Resource Center Services — Our Hell’s Kitchen resource center offers everything from critical legal aid and asylum help to school enrollment, healthcare referrals, translation, and navigating the housing and shelter systems.
• Food Pantry + Mobile Food Pantry — Every week we deliver healthy, culturally responsive groceries to newcomers and vulnerable families who struggle with food insecurity.
• Futbol (Soccer) Club — We offer a free youth soccer program where children from all backgrounds come together to stay active and find joy in connection. It’s a space for belonging.
Why It Matters
For many ROCC NYC families, the path to stability is full of barriers: language, immigration status, financial insecurity, and trauma. The food pantry fills immediate needs, and the soccer club strengthens our youth. But together with the resource center’s support, your donations help us provide longer‑term stability, belonging, and dignity. Every gift moves us closer to our fundraising goal and to transforming lives across our community.
Help Us Reach Our Goal
This marathon is more than a race; it’s a movement of compassion and solidarity. We’ve set a fundraising goal, and your gift today will help us cross the finish line stronger than ever. Please support our fundraising efforts for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. No donation is too small.
Please click the donate button! Every contribution counts, and every step brings us closer to a city where everyone feels seen, supported, and included.
