Not Just the Handbag Lady: Redefining Success with Elaine Turner

Elaine Turner

Elaine Turner is known for her handbags and her brand, but what most don’t see is the adversity she has faced, from building her business, to supporting a daughter with special needs, to being there for her parents through illness. She had to make tough decisions about her business, her identity, and her family.

Why Your Donation to The Rose Matters More Than Ever

Dorothy Headshot 2024

What happens when someone sees a problem that feels too big to fix? I was at lunch with a friend, sharing the challenges our women face just to get a mammogram, and a simple question turned into a $100,000 opportunity for our community.  

Meet Our Shrimp Boil Emcee Freddy Cruz

Freddy Cruz

What does it take to bring a community together year after year? There’s an event that started with a simple idea, and now supports so many who need help.