The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One's Self-Esteem) Fund was established in 1992 as an umbrella organization chartered to raise funds for, and awareness of women who have had the extraordinary strength and courage to break the cycle of domestic violence. Through the dedication of our staff and volunteers, the leadership of our board, and with the unwavering support of our sponsors we've been transforming and profoundly improving the lives of women survivors ever since.

The R.O.S.E Fund is recognized in the greater Boston community as well as the nation as a leader in the movement to end violence against women. Increasing the self-esteem of the population of women we serve is the thread that runs through all of our efforts and our programs.

In 1996, with the help of committed sponsors, The R.O.S.E Fund established The R.O.S.E Awards Program and began to host our Annual Awards Gala. As a result of increased fund-raising efforts, The R.O.S.E. Fund was able to expand its funding of additional programs in the late 1990's.

The R.O.S.E. Scholarship Program was created in 1998 to provide survivors with the ability to increase self-esteem and self-sufficiency through the pursuit of secondary education and the achievement of college degrees.

In February of 2000, in partnership with The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, The R.O.S.E. Fund established the R.O.S.E. Reconstructive Surgery Program focused on helping women to remove the physical scars of abuse through facial reconstructive surgeries.

In 2003, In partnership with Yawkey Foundation and in conjunction with the Boston Food Bank, we established The R.O.S.E. Food and Nutrition Program, providing education and instruction around making better nutritional choices and leading healthier lives.

Board of Directors

  • Daniel J. Walsh, Chairman
  • Robert Panessiti, Treasurer and Clerk
  • Missy Allen
  • Eileen Connors
  • Steven Garten
  • Don Lowery

Honorable Board

  • Joan Cutler
  • Carol Ann Kee
  • Lisa Sherman
  • Dana Gerson Unger

Leadership Team

  • Executive Director (Acting) - Dan Walsh
  • Director of Development - John Brisbin

 

Sponsors and Supporters

  • Eileen and Jack Connors
  • New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
  • Robert and Myra Kraft
  • Chad and Anne Gifford
  • Ted and Joan Cutler
  • Connors Family Charitable Foundation
  • Carol Ann Kee
  • Carlton Family
  • Sullivan and Worcester LLP
  • The Melkus Foundation
  • Cushman and Wakefield
  • Bank of America
  • Old Mutual Asset Management
  • The Stowe Group LLC
  • Don Lowery
  • Cesar and Gabrielle Hernandez
  • Steven And Jessica Garten
  • The Yawkey Foundation
  • The Heinz Foundation
  • Gordon Liquors
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Debbie and Ted Kelly
  • The Flatley Foundation
  • The Bertolon Foundation
  • Lisa and Glen Sherman
  • Nielsen Media
  • Jim and Emma Egan
  • Bob Panessiti
  • 451 Marketing
  • Balloons Over Boston
  • The Gerson Family
  • The Kessler Family Foundation
  • Christina and Michael Gordon
  • The Alexander Family
  • Daniel J Walsh
  • Winston Flowers