12th Annual State of Our Children Address & Report Card Release

October 29, 2024

Purchase your ticket for the 12th Annual State of Our Children Address

Tickets are on sale for the 12th Annual State of Our Children Address and Report Card Release. More than 300 community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, parents, and youth will come together to make a transformative impact on Rochester.


Join us for an exciting luncheon on January 17, 2025, at 11:30am at Harro East Ballroom, 155 N. Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604.


We are proud to welcome Dr. David Kirkland as this year's keynote speaker. Dr. Kirkland is CEO of forwardED, LLC, and both Vice Dean and Executive Director at NYU Metro Center. A visionary leader and advocate for education equity and social justice, his insights have shaped national conversations and been featured in prominent media outlets like the New York Times, NPR, CNN, and the Washington Post.


This event will feature an insightful address and the release of the highly anticipated Report Card. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged in the well-being of our community's children. Come and be a part of this important gathering!

Purchase Tickets

Nominate a deserving leader


ROC the Future Alliance is seeking nominations for the State of Our Children awards:


  • The Jacque Cady Annual Advocacy for Children Award
  • Parent Leader Award
  • Systems Change Award
  • Youth Leadership Award



Nominations are due by Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Nominate now

Become a Sponsor


We’re calling on community champions like you to support this important work. 


Your sponsorship will fuel our bold mission to help 11,000 young people achieve critical milestones by 2030.


Thank you to the amazing organizations who have already stepped up to sponsor the event. 

  • Children's Institute
  • City of Rochester
  • ESL Charitable Foundation
  • Education Success Foundation
  • Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
  • St. John Fisher University
  • William & Sheila Konar Foundation
Sponsor today

Donate to the Silent Auction


Do you have a brand-new item, service or trusted treasure to donate to our silent auction. Help us raise money by donating an item guests can bid on.

Contact Us

ROC the Future Alliance | www.rocthefuture.org

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