Derek Gomez 
Under the supervision and guidance of the Riverbend ROCKS Coordinator-Children and Youth Programming, Youth Development Lead will take a leadership role in developing and co-leading an 8-week no-cost summer program for children aged 13 to 18 years old.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Youth Development Lead, the Youth Development Assistant will take a role in developing and co-leading an 8-week no-cost summer program for children aged 13 to 18 years old.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Child & Youth Programming Coordinator, the Child Development Lead will take a leadership role in developing and co-leading an 8- week no-cost summer program directed towards low-income and newcomer families in the Riverbend and surrounding area.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Child Development Leads, the Child Development Assistant will take a role in developing and co-leading an 8- week no-cost summer program directed towards low-income and newcomer families in the Riverbend and surrounding area.
Riverbend ROCKS’ annual Holiday Gathering spreads cheer throughout the community and brings together neighbours for shared experiences
Economic Mobility Programming
Child & Youth Programming
– Daily Programs
– Tutoring Program
Summer ROCKS 2025 was an exciting and enriching 8-week, full-time program that ran Monday to Friday, bringing together 56 children and youth for a summer filled with creativity, connection, and growth. With participants from our community and surrounding neighbourhoods, the program offered diverse activities that supported academic success, social development, and community engagement. Thanks to … Read more
Women ROCKS is a recent and impactful initiative of Riverbend ROCKS, bringing women together for cooking, connection and more Riverbend Reaching Out to Community and Kids Society (ROCKS) is a local non-profit organization that connects families living in the Brander Gardens Civida complex and surrounding areas to accessible opportunities that promote social inclusion, community connection … Read more
The Summer ROCKS program was a dynamic and transformative experience for the children and youth of the Riverbend community. Over the course of July and August, our program provided a diverse range of activities aimed at fostering personal growth, building life skills, and creating lasting connections.
