In 2025, Rodman for Kids marked 35 years of bringing nonprofits and communities together in support of young people. This milestone year was defined by both scale and substance – reaching 100,000 kids through Theatre for Kids, strengthening more than 120 Charity Partners in our organizational history, and expanding access for youth from low-income households, diverse backgrounds, and different abilities.
But behind every number is a story.
The student experiencing live theatre for the first time. The nonprofit leader gaining new tools to better serve their community. The family finding connection and opportunity through programs made possible by collective support. Throughout this report, you’ll meet some of the young people, Charity Partners, and supporters whose journeys bring these statistics to life.
In order to deepen the impact in our community, Rodman for Kids continued to grow and adapt in 2025. We expanded how we invest in organizations with the launch of Ride for Kids Jr. and a strengthened Charity Partner Program designed to better support nonprofit leaders year-round. At the same time, our Theatre for Kids program continued to increase access to live performance, while also connecting classroom learning, unforgettable experiences, and extended engagement beyond the stage with our newly implemented CUE Model.
The pages ahead share just a glimpse of what is possible when a community comes together with purpose and heart. Thank you for being part of OUR story – for believing in young people, strengthening our Charity Partners, and helping create brighter futures for kids across Massachusetts.
Together, we are writing the next chapter.