traits and take responsibility for their actions".

- Judy Fessenden, Former Principal of  Press Elem. School

 

"Rock is one of the most determined,community and spiritually

minded persons I have ever met".

-Rex Redden, Police Chief of Carrollton, Texas

 

"In October 2007, Paul Meyer of the Dallas Morning News wrote a series of articles chronicling the work of Rock Carpenter and his three-year battle to better the lives of destitute people of eastside Mckinney.It is a story of great courage and commitment, of dreams and despair".

-Bill Whitfield, Former Mayor of Mckinney, Texas

 

"Every Tuesday during the school year Pastor Rock volunteers three hours a week to visit with our students who are struggling in school.Pastor Rock visits homes and places of employment to make sure that parents are connected with our school and know what is happening with their child".

-Todd Young, Principal of Evans Middle School

 

"I understand that the mission of the Collin County City of Hope is to improve the standard of living for the underpriviledged individuals in our community by mentoring to their many needs. This will be accomplished by emphasizing the need for education and encouraging at risk youth to stay in school; I support Rock in his mission".

- Terry G. Box , Collin County Sheriff

 

"His focus is on the youth where the cycle of hopelessness and dependent living can be changed.Rock is a true person of faith that places others needs before his. Any association with him could only be positive".

- John Duscio,  Police Chief of Wylie, Texas

 

“Pastor Rock has been an asset to the families here at Press. He has volunteered on our campus since we opened our doors in 2007.He has mentored individual and small groups of students on good citizenship skills and served on our strategic planning committee.

 He is a true blessing to the school and the community we serve.”

---Kamili S.Carthledge, Principal of Press Elementary School