Mark the Musician

Mark from Rose House at Employment Horizons, Cedar Knolls, NJ

Known as Rose House’s musician, Mark captivates audiences with his clarinet performances, including his housemates and the community. Mark found an unconventional path to his forever home. While working at Employment Horizons, he attended many social events and developed friendships with Rose House residents. He was excited to learn about an opening at the Hanover […]

Chester Township Approves New Rose House Development for Adults with Special Needs

Mayor Tim Drag of Chester Township, NJ and Rose House CEO Tom Mitchell at the Glenlora property

Rose House is pleased to announce that it has received approval from Chester Township to develop a 12-unit, affordable housing project for adults with developmental disabilities. The proposed complex will be located on the 14.7-acre property at 345 State Route 24, formerly the site of the Glenlora Nursing Home. “Chester Township is excited for the […]

Rose House Welcomes Axel to His New Forever Home!

Rose House welcomes Axel to its Alison House Group Home

Rose House is happy to announce its newest resident! Axel is comfortably living in his new forever home, the Alison House Group Home, with housemates Michael and Willie. Like many of our male residents, Alex loves sports. He played basketball in school and enjoys watching football games, especially the New York Jets and Giants. Axel […]

Beau Achieves Employee of the Month Award

Beau is the employee of the month at Employment Horizons in Cedar Knolls, NJ

Congratulations to Beau for his dedication to his career and for making Rose House proud! He recently earned the Employee of the Month Award from Employment Horizons! “Beau is a person committed to everything he does and works hard to improve the quality of all the tasks he participates in every day,” said his supervisor, […]

2025 Golf Event to Help House Special Needs Adults

Rose House 9th annual "Day of Dreams" golf event, sponsored by Merrill | Beth McKenna

Join The Rose House for its 9th Annual “Day of Dreams” Golf Event on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Knoll Country Club West in Boonton, NJ. This fundraiser supports the construction of our seventh forever home, providing housing for 12 more adults with special needs. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and includes golf, a luncheon, raffles, and a silent auction. Registration is open until July 7, with options for golfers and luncheon-only attendees, as well as sponsorship opportunities. If you can’t attend, consider donating to support the Forever Home Project.

Two Residents Achieve Employment Awards

Ali and Mark from Rose House win awards from Employment Horizons

Ali and Mark, who live at our Hanover Community Residence, have recently earned Employee of the Month Awards from Employment Horizons! According to her supervisor, Ali “is very focused and makes her best effort every day to meet her productivity goal — and she often exceeds it.” Mark’s supervisor said he is “always respectful of […]

Stephen the Character

Meet Steven Photo

Stephen, a.k.a. “Stevie,” has an amazing energy like no other client. His vibrant personality especially shines in Rose House’s YouTube Videos where he is free to express himself. He has also starred in numerous theatrical performances. Before moving to Rose House in June 2011, Stevie’s parents faced a familiar dilemma in our special needs community. As they […]