activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Collecting and distributing teddy bears Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOrganizes a Teddy Bear Drive to collect and donate stuffed animals to Children's Hospitals, primarily Banner Desert Children’s Hospital, having donated approximately 100 teddy bears in 2016.
- Collecting and distributing toys Comfort and Care Kits DistributionCoordinates an annual Toy Drive that provides toys to over 1000 underprivileged families and collects toy donations for Banner Cardon Children's Hospital and the Chandler Fire Department for the holiday season.
- Collecting water donations Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingCollects water donations for Matthew's Crossing Food Bank.
- Organizing musical events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesProduces musical events to support children's programs and organizations.
- Providing food assistance On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesFeeds more than 3,500 people each month.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Comfort-based support for hospitalized children comfort-based support for hospitalized childrenProvides comfort items, such as teddy bears, to children upon hospital admission to reduce stress and anxiety in clinical settings, leveraging emotional support as a mechanism for improving patient experience.
- Event-based fundraising to support children in need event_based_fundraisingOrganizes and leverages “Rockin’ Events” as a primary mechanism to raise funds and resources, directly enhancing the lives of children in Arizona through community-driven engagement and donor participation.
- Strategic purchasing to maximize donation impact strategic purchasing for donation efficiencyLeverages high-efficiency donation programs like Kohl’s Cares® to purchase teddy bears, ensuring 100% of profits support children’s charities, thereby stretching financial contributions to achieve greater material and emotional impact.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Donate Water
Collects water donations for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank to support food-insecure families during extreme heat
Teddy Bear Drive
Distributes teddy bears, crayons, and coloring books to children admitted to Banner Desert Children’s Hospital to provide comfort during hospitalization
Toy Drive
Annual event providing toys to underprivileged families in collaboration with the Chandler Fire Department and other partners
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Aaron Loveless Trio Partner — Entertainer for Rockin' for Kids events.
- Banner Cardon Children’s Hospital Partner — Recipient of toy donations for the holiday season.
- Banner Cardon Children’s Medical Center Partner — The page describes the design and services of Banner Cardon Children’s Medical Center, implying a close working relationship or focus of Rockin' for Kids Inc. on this hospital.
- Banner Children's at Desert Hospital Partner — The page describes the facilities and services of Banner Children's at Desert Hospital, implying a close working relationship or focus of Rockin' for Kids Inc. on this hospital.
- Banner Desert Children's Hospital Partner — Primary recipient of donated teddy bears and comfort items from Rockin' for Kids Inc.
- Banner Desert Children’s Hospital Partner — Primary recipient of stuffed animal donations from the Teddy Bear Drive.
- Banner Health Partner — Pediatric-focused physicians and staff care for children in Banner Health centers and clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals and outpatient facilities.
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Partner — Banner Children's provides care at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center.
- Chandler Fire Department Partner — Recipient of toy donations for the holiday season.
- Chandler Fire Health and Medical department Partner — Coordinates an annual Toy Drive with Rockin' for Kids Inc.
- Kohl's Partner — Source of teddy bears through the Kohl's Cares® program, where 100% of profits support children's charities.
- Matthew's Crossing Food Bank Partner — Rockin' for Kids, Inc. supports Matthew's Crossing Food Bank in its mission to fight hunger.
- Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Partner — Receives water donations collected by Rockin' for Kids Inc.
- Outside the Line Partner — Entertainer for Rockin' for Kids events.
- Outside the Line Partner — High energy dance band that has been part of RFK's Family for several years and played at the 2021 9th Annual Toy Drive.
- Saolré Marketing Partner — Brian O’Meara serves as the "Official Photographer" for Rockin’ for Kids, capturing moments from events.
- Strangeland Partner — Band members donate talent, time, needed items, and financial support to Rockin' for Kids events.
- Strangeland Partner — Entertainer for Rockin' for Kids events.
- Taking Liberty Partner — Band members donate their talent and time as an opening act for Rockin' for Kids events since 2017.
- Taking Liberty Partner — Entertainer for Rockin' for Kids events.
- The Monastery Partner — Host for the 9th Annual Rockin’ for Kids TOY DRIVE, with ownership and staff contributing to guests and supported charities.
- The Monastery Bar & Grill Partner — Serves as the official home for Rockin' for Kids events.
- The Swinging Jugs Partner — Entertainer for Rockin' for Kids events.