Our Mission

Empowering inner-city kids through sports, camps, and Christ-centered activities year-round.

A black sandwich board on a sidewalk in front of a wooden wall and a parked motorcycle. The board has a motivational message from Lululemon encouraging kindness and support for others. In the background, urban buildings and parked cars are visible.
A black sandwich board on a sidewalk in front of a wooden wall and a parked motorcycle. The board has a motivational message from Lululemon encouraging kindness and support for others. In the background, urban buildings and parked cars are visible.
A group of people gathered around a table covered by a canopy situated in an urban neighborhood setting. They are engaged in conversation or community activities. The area has various houses and buildings with visible electric poles and wires overhead. Children and adults are present, some standing and others seated.
A group of people gathered around a table covered by a canopy situated in an urban neighborhood setting. They are engaged in conversation or community activities. The area has various houses and buildings with visible electric poles and wires overhead. Children and adults are present, some standing and others seated.

Our Projects

Engaging inner-city kids through sports and Christ-centered activities.

A group of people are gathered on a basketball court under an overpass. The court has a mural featuring a large yellow smiley face with a crown. Players and onlookers are casually dressed, some standing and others seated, creating a laid-back, community atmosphere.
A group of people are gathered on a basketball court under an overpass. The court has a mural featuring a large yellow smiley face with a crown. Players and onlookers are casually dressed, some standing and others seated, creating a laid-back, community atmosphere.
Sports Camps

Empowering youth through sports and mentorship programs year-round.

A dimly lit area is surrounded by metal chains with a wall covered in various posters and flyers. These posters include advertisements for events, performances, and other community activities. The atmosphere is somewhat gritty and urban.
A dimly lit area is surrounded by metal chains with a wall covered in various posters and flyers. These posters include advertisements for events, performances, and other community activities. The atmosphere is somewhat gritty and urban.
A mural on a yellow brick wall depicts a person wearing a beanie and backpack holding a phone, standing beside a homeless man sitting on the ground. The homeless man holds a sign that reads 'Sharing is Caring'. The wall also features graffiti and has a clear, blue sky above it.
A mural on a yellow brick wall depicts a person wearing a beanie and backpack holding a phone, standing beside a homeless man sitting on the ground. The homeless man holds a sign that reads 'Sharing is Caring'. The wall also features graffiti and has a clear, blue sky above it.
A metallic pole featuring a blue sticker with the phrase 'Helping Others Helps Yourself' and a black stencil art depiction of a face resembling a mask or skull.
A metallic pole featuring a blue sticker with the phrase 'Helping Others Helps Yourself' and a black stencil art depiction of a face resembling a mask or skull.
Community Outreach

Connecting with families and providing support through various initiatives.

Community Impact

Hear from those we've touched through sports and Christ-centered activities.

Kids Rock Inc. has changed lives and brought hope to our community.

Emily Johnson
A man in a white polo shirt is gesturing with his hands while speaking to an older man wearing a red cap and a floral shirt. A partially visible person stands to the side. A banner from the Inkanyezi Foundation is displayed in the background.
A man in a white polo shirt is gesturing with his hands while speaking to an older man wearing a red cap and a floral shirt. A partially visible person stands to the side. A banner from the Inkanyezi Foundation is displayed in the background.

Chicago, IL

The programs have been a blessing, providing joy and support to children.

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.
A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.
Michael Smith

Newark, NJ

★★★★★
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