ROCK - IN - HOOD

Serving Houston's Youth Grades PreK - 12th

ROCK-IN-HOOD

About Us

Want to know what drives us ?

In underserved communities, families are often faced with impossible choices:
Pay the rent or buy school supplies?
Put food on the table or purchase deodorant and pads?
New shoes—or keep the lights on?

Too often, children miss the first weeks of school not because they’re unwilling, but because they’re unprepared. They stay home—without a backpack, without uniforms, without the essentials that help them show up with confidence.

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ROCK-IN-HOOD

Our primary objective is to serve as a catalyst for self-esteem enhancement by fulfilling the basic needs of proper hygiene and clothing. By equipping children with these necessities, we strive to foster a strong foundation for their self-confidence and overall positive development..

At Rock-In-Hood, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive—starting with something as simple, and powerful, as a fresh haircut.

Our mission is to restore dignity, build confidence, and spark hope—one haircut at a time.

When you give to Rock-In-Hood, you're not just meeting a need—you’re transforming a life. One haircut. One smile. One child at a time.

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Our Commitment to Service — and How We’re Sustained

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Our Partners

The Self Esteem Booster

When you give to Rock-In-Hood, you're not just meeting a need—you’re transforming a life. One haircut. One smile. One child at a time.

Rock-In-Hood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in community, dignity, and the belief that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

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Who are we?

For over a decade, our work has been powered by generous donations from individuals, community partners, and philanthropic organizations who share our commitment to uplifting youth in underserved communities.

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IMPACT

ROCK-IN-HOOD journey and accomplishments

YEAR

2017

100 Free Haircut

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone—100 kids’ haircuts given for free as part of our Back-to-School Drive! What started as a simple idea to give back to our community has turned into a powerful reminder of how small acts can make a big impact.

YEAR

2018

Supplied 175 Students

We’re proud to share that we’ve reached a milestone—over 175 students have been equipped with back-to-school supplies through our drive! This effort means more than notebooks and pencils; it’s about empowering students to start the school year prepared and confident. Thank you to everyone who contributed—your support is helping build brighter futures, one backpack at a time.