ROSE Fund Awards

Honoring survivors who have exemplified extraordinary strength and courage by providing them with recognition, monetary awards and a platform to tell their story at an annual Awards Gala. The Annual ROSE Award of $25,000.00 is given to a woman who in her quest for peace and independence exemplifies the strength, courage and resolve of the human spirit in breaking the cycle of domestic violence. This formal event, attracting more than 350 people annually, is held each Fall in Boston Ma. This year's 2008 event will be held on Tuesday October 14 at the Boston Fairmont Copley from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Register now for our Annual Awards Event.

We’re on a search to recognize and reward a woman who has demonstrated indomitable determination in overcoming the challenges associated with being a victim of domestic violence. We’re looking for a woman who has also gone on to success and independence that can inspire others.

Do you know such a person? Nominate her. Help tell her story. **We are actively looking for nominations for the 2008 ROSE Award Winner.

Learn more about our 2007 Award Winner Tori Lynn Heaton.

ROSE Reconstructive Surgery Program

In partnership with leading hospitals and doctors across the country, providing a wide range of free medical and surgical care to women disfigured by acts of domestic violence. Surgeries and procedures range from scar revisions and dental work to cosmetic reconstructive surgery for the head neck, and face.

  • Established in partnership with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) in 2000.
  • Has since expanded nationally with participating doctors and hospitals in Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, and California.
  • Focused on erasing the physical reminders of survivor’s abusive past in order to dramatically increase their self-esteem.
  • Profoundly impacting the lives of dozens of both doctors and survivors since its inception.

**We are actively looking for applications for the R.O.S.E. reconstructive surgery program.

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ROSE Fund Scholarship Program

In partnership with prestigious universities, providing scholarships to survivors enabling them to increase opportunity and self-esteem by earning a college degree. Past scholarship winners have received advanced degrees in Women's Studies, Business, Law, Nursing amongst other passions and pursuits. These inspirational women who have successfully broken the cycle of violence have attended schools and universities to include Simmons, Lesley, Suffolk Law, Pine Manor, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, Wellesley, Brown, Northeastern, and Smith.

**We are still accepting R.O.S.E. scholarship applications for the upcoming semester. Apply now!

ROSE Food and Nutrition Program

In partnership with The Yawkey Foundation, and in conjunction with The Greater Boston Food Bank, enabling healthier lives by providing education and training around food preparation and nutrition.

Learn more about the impact of our programs and specific ways you can help to transform these women's lives by reviewing the current situation of some of our active applicants.