Rock to the Future

Rock to the Future was founded in 2010 by Jessica and Josh Craft as a volunteer-led organization supporting positive youth development through community-based music programs in neighborhoods most impacted by chronic underfunding and disinvestment. Beginning in their Kensington (North Philadelphia) neighborhood with just 13 students in the MusiCore program, enrollment quickly grew as students returned day after day—demonstrating immediate and lasting impact. Today, Rock to the Future serves thousands of students from under-resourced zip codes each year through free in-school, after-school, and summer programs. Rock to the Future has received numerous awards for its work, including Innovative After-School Program and Innovative Engagement of Young People, and has been featured in national outlets such as The New York Times and The Kelly Clarkson Show .