AROSE Foundation

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 •

🌟 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 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! 🎉

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! 💫