August 2025, Alexandria, VA — The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation is inviting the community to join in for an evening of giving and connection at its Back-to-School Fundraiser and School Supply Drive, taking place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Slater’s Market: 1552 POTOMAC GREENS DRIVEALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314 • slatersmarket.com.
“The event will raise funds to support the Foundation’s mission of providing scholarships and educational resources to underserved girls, while collecting essential school supplies for local students in need,” explains Andrea Walton, Founder & CEO of The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation. “Guests will enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, light refreshments, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in preparing students for a successful academic year.
“This is more than just a fundraiser,” says Slater’s Market owner Scott Shirley, who opened the popular wine, cheese, and sandwich market in 2020. “It’s a chance for our community to stand together, support our youth, and plant seeds for a brighter future.”
Help us help our kids: Community members are encouraged to bring new school supplies or make a financial contribution during the event. All proceeds and donations will go directly toward scholarships and educational support for students in Alexandria and beyond.
Appreciated donations include:
- Backpacks (new or gently used)
- Notebooks
- Pencils, pens, erasers, highlighters
- Pencil sharpeners, rulers, glue sticks, Post-it notes
- Composition books
- 1-1/2-inch binders
- Page dividers
- Loose-leaf paper
- Chromebook and charger (if you can!)
It’s a party! Bring your friends for wine, nibbles, and the joy of giving back:
- What: Back-to-School Fundraiser & School Supply Drive
- When: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Slater’s Market, 1552 POTOMAC GREENS DRIVEALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
- Benefiting: The students supported by the Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation: theconcreterosescholarship.com
Contact: Andrea Walton, founder & CEO, The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation, theconcreterosescholarship.com
Email: andreawalton@theconcreterosescholarship.com
Cell: (626) 233-1409
About Andrea Walton and the Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation
The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation was born from both lived experience and unwavering belief: that brilliance can bloom in even the harshest environments.
Founded by Andrea Norwood Walton, a former teen mom who earned her GED and went on to become a C-suite executive, this foundation is rooted in resilience, equity, and global impact. We invest in underrepresented students—especially young women of color—by providing scholarships, mentorship, and access to education.
“What sets us apart is our personal connection to the journey,” Andrea insists. “This isn’t charity—it’s solidarity. We exist to remove barriers, build bridges, and help the next generation rise, fully rooted and in full bloom.”