Welcome!
At the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, we're dedicated to empowering and uplifting Silicon Valley and its surrounding communities. As a proud non-profit charitable organization 501(c)3 in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Rho Omega Chapter, we work to create meaningful impact through education, service, and community engagement. Together, we're cultivating opportunities, inspiring change, and building a brighter future for all.
Message From the Board President
Welcome to the official website of the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Incorporated® (IRCF). For 24 years we have worked to improve the lives and environment of our community members. Through thoughtful and timely-action we have successfully created programs that positively impact our community.
Our four-year plan includes continuing our focus on building supportive programs that positively impact the lives of children and youth, families, and adults.
Thank you for visiting and (hopefully, donating); come back soon to learn more about our exciting program activities and special events.
Yours in service,
Melissa Hawkins
President | Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.®
Our Programs
For more than two decades, the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.® has led and supported numerous programs and initiatives dedicated to uplifting our local community. Please click on each program tile to learn more.
Scholarship
The Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.® in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Rho Omega Chapter, proudly presents our annual Scholarship through the African American Baccalaureate Program - celebrating academic excellence, leadership, and community impact among high school seniors of African descent in Santa Clara County. To learn more about the scholarship requirements and eligibility, click below.