10th Annual Rose House Golf Event to Support Affordable Housing

Funds raised will help build new housing complex for adults with special needs in Chester Township.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:06pm

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A bold, stylized illustration of a golf ball repeated in a grid pattern, rendered in a high-contrast, neon color palette with heavy black outlines, capturing the celebratory energy of a community fundraising event.The 10th annual Rose House golf event will raise funds to build affordable housing for adults with special needs in the local community.Morris Plains Today

Rose House, a nonprofit that provides housing and support for people with developmental disabilities in Morris County, New Jersey, is hosting its 10th annual 'Day of Dreams' golf fundraiser on July 13th at the Knoll Country Club West. The event will support the organization's 'Forever Home Project,' a capital campaign to develop a new affordable housing complex in Chester Township that will provide safe, around-the-clock care for 12 residents.

Why it matters

The need for affordable, specialized housing for adults with special needs remains urgent in New Jersey, with over 12,000 individuals still waiting for appropriate accommodations. The new Chester Township development supported by the Rose House golf event will help expand housing opportunities for this underserved population.

The details

The Day of Dreams golf event will feature a tournament with real-time scoring, contests, and prizes, followed by a cocktail hour, luncheon, silent auction, and raffles. The registration fee of $300 per golfer or $1,200 per foursome includes the luncheon, and the event is limited to 100 participants. The registration deadline is July 6th.

  • The 10th annual Rose House 'Day of Dreams' golf event will take place on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  • The new affordable housing complex in Chester Township is scheduled for completion in 2027.

The players

Rose House

A non-profit organization headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey that creates housing and support programs for people with developmental disabilities throughout Morris County.

Tom Mitchell

The CEO of Rose House.

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What they’re saying

“As we mark the 10th year of this event, we're reminded that the need for affordable housing for adults with special needs remains urgent. More than 12,000 individuals in New Jersey are still waiting for housing, and this new Chester Township development will help us expand that opportunity for a dozen more residents through the power of community support.”

— Tom Mitchell, CEO, Rose House

What’s next

The registration deadline for the Rose House golf event is July 6, 2026.

The takeaway

This annual golf fundraiser demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Morris County community to provide quality, affordable housing and support services for adults with developmental disabilities, addressing a critical need in the region.