AROSE Foundation

Still glowing from the magic of the 4th Annual AROSE Scholarship Soirée. 😊✨

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening being in community with you all! What a wonderful celebration of the impactful work we have done and will continue to do, together. 🤎

Swipe through to relive some highlights! ➡️

Thank you to our incredible sponsors + partners who made the 4th Annual AROSE Scholarship Soirée possible! 💐

Your generosity and commitment to our mission helped us raise funds to support the next generation of scholars and leaders. We’re grateful for your partnership and belief in our community. 🤎

Sponsors:
Enterprise Mobility • .mobility
Josh Mercer Insurance •

Food + Beverage Partners:
Cleo’s Southern Cuisine •
Koto Hibachi •
Taylor’s Tacos •
Cookie Society •
Clara’s •
Haire’s Gulf Shrimp •
Uncle Nearest •
Moor’s Beer •
Yarden Mount Hermon •

Silent Auction Donors:
Hanahana Beauty •
etc. Chicago • .chicago
RPM Steak •
Art By Jeff Beckham •
CE Boating •
The Collins Boy • thecollinsboy
Chicago Bulls •
Memoir Fragrances •
92.3 •

This year, we are proud to introduce the Corporate Rose Award, recognizing a company that goes above and beyond in community empowerment, education, and youth development through philanthropy, volunteerism, and meaningful partnerships.

We are thrilled to announce that the Inaugural 2025 Corporate Rose Award recipient is CCS Fundraising! 🎉

CCS was chosen for their unwavering support of AROSE’s mission, uplifting minority-led organizations, and consistently showing up for our community—from the Scholarship Soirée and Trunk Party to generous holiday giving. 🤎

Join us in honoring CCS Fundraising at the 4th Annual Scholarship Soirée:
📆: Saturday, Sept 13 | 7PM | ROW 24
🎟: Get Your Tickets at the 🔗 in our bio
💃🏾: Cocktail Attire is Mandatory

🌟 Honoree Spotlight 🌟

We are thrilled to honor Christopher Crater, Manager of Milestone Innovation & Impact at the Obama Foundation, at this year’s AROSE Scholarship Soirée! 🌹

With over a decade of dedication to supporting boys and young men of color across Chicago, Chris leads strategy for the MBK Alliance, driving impact across the six nationally recognized MBK Milestones. His work expands opportunities in communities surrounding the future Obama Presidential Center and beyond. Chris helps identify evidence-based solutions nationwide to create real, population-level change. 🤎

Celebrate Chris and other changemakers with us at the 4th Annual Soirée!

📅 Saturday, Sept 13 at 7PM
📍 ROW 24 | 2411 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
👗 Mandatory Cocktail Attire

Get your 🎟️’s today at the link in our bio and be part of a night where community meets celebration! 🎉

🌹 Honoree Spotlight 🌹

We are honored to recognize Tytannie M. Harris, LCSW at the 4th Annual AROSE Scholarship Soirée! ✨

As the CEO of TMH Behavioral Services, Tytannie has dedicated her life to making mental health care accessible and culturally relevant for under-resourced communities. She is also the founder of TMH MANCAVE, a nonprofit breaking stigma around the mental health needs of Black men and boys.

Join us in celebrating Tytannie’s powerful impact and commitment to healing and growth for our communities! 🤎

📅 Saturday, Sept 13 at 7PM
📍 ROW 24 | 2411 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
👗 Mandatory Cocktail Attire

Get your 🎟️’s today at the link in our bio and be part of a night where community meets celebration! 🎉

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We are proud to honor John Boddie, Co-Founder of CHI Gives Back, at the 4th Annual AROSE Scholarship Soirée! 🌹

With a heart for service and a commitment to uplifting communities, John has built a legacy rooted in giving back and empowering others.

Join us as we celebrate leaders, like our friend John, who inspire change and open doors for the next generation. 🤎

📅 Saturday, Sept 13 at 7PM
📍 ROW 24 | 2411 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
👗 Mandatory Cocktail Attire

Get your 🎟️’s today at arose.org/soiree and be part of a night where community meets celebration! 🎉

Join us for A Night With AROSE at our 4th Annual Scholarship Soirée! 🌹

📅 Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7PM
📍 2411 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
🥂 Open Bar | Food | Music | Silent Auction
👗 Cocktail Attire is Required

This elegant evening is all about getting together to celebrate AROSE and honor the amazing work of our fellow community leaders!

Get your 🎟️’s fast at arose.org/soiree or click the link in our bio, as early bird tickets have officially SOLD OUT!

That’s a wrap on the 2025 AROSE Trunk Party! 🎉

On July 26th, we celebrated and supported over 200 youth with trunks, backpacks, and essentials to help them start their next chapter strong.

From school supplies to love and encouragement, this day was full of joy, community, and purpose. 🤎

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and community partners who made this event possible, including those featured here:
, , , ***rs, , , , and Coach’s Corner BBQ! Your support pours directly into our youth—and we’re so grateful.

Swipe through to see the wonderful time we had! 💫

✨SAVE THE DATE✨

Join us for A Night With AROSE — our 4th Annual Scholarship Soirée 🌹

An evening of food, open bar, entertainment, and purpose as we celebrate the brilliance of our AROSE scholars in style. 😉

👔 Cocktail attire required!
🗓 Saturday, September 13 @ 7PM
📍 Row 24 – 2411 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
🎟 Tickets available now at the 🔗 in our bio.

Let’s show up, show out, and show love! 🤎