our mission & vision

The mission of the ROC Center is to renew our city by providing services for our community with compassion, truth and hope.  We will do this by providing services in five areas of impact: Education, Recreation, Business Partnerships, Community Support and Spiritual Growth & Development.

The board members and executive director look to achieve success by working together with community leaders to best care for the community. Located in the heart of the Oakhill-Jackson area of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the ROC Center looks to not only provide new programming for the community but also assist and provide support for organizations  that are already serving the community. By Renewing Our City, the ROC Center seeks to serve the community as a thriving hub of activity for youth, families, senior citizens, civic organizations, parks and recreation departments, and more. 

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Areas of impact

Meet our Team 

LaShunda McFarland

Board Member

Keith Burgh

Board Vice President

Steven Wilson

Executive Director

Dede Fantroy

Board Member

Kayla Juehring

Marketing Director

Rod Dooley

Board Member

Daniel Winn

Board Member

Matt Jenkins

Board Member

Emily Pollard

Board Member

Karen Wilson

Drop Inn Outlet Manager & Outreach Coordinator

 

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Introducing Buxton Hall

Introducing Buxton Hall

The main hall here at The ROC Center has been given an official name: Buxton Hall. The area of Buxton, Iowa has close ties to not only the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood but to the heart of The ROC Center.The historic  Buxton, Iowa townsite, located in rural Monroe...

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The ROC Center welcomes Kinyange House

The ROC Center welcomes Kinyange House

Meet our partner Georges Dakonsa, founder of Kinyange House and learn about their vision. My name is Georges Dakonsa.  I come from the Democratic Republic of Congo.  I have five kids; four boys and one girl.  I have an extensive background in diverse fields, and have...

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ROC Renovations

ROC Renovations

If you have visited the ROC Center lately, you probably noticed things look a little bit different. In December, the floors received a little TLC one Saturday morning. The New City Church pastor and Advisory Council teamed up to mop and polosh the tile on the lower...

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Whether you have a question regarding one of our programs, would like to request meeting space or, would like to learn about volunteer opportunities, our team is looking forward to hearing from you and will be in touch soon!

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1202 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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