Over 1500+ purses have been delivered since 2015 to McCalls hospice, Shepherds Care and other nursing home facilities. The Rose Purse Project is a ministry providing women with a comfort bag of items that will help them feel their beauty during sickness and home-away visits. The project is in memory of Elizabeth "Liz" McCoy whose inner and outer beauty and giving to others was always apparent as she endured many treatments for her cancer. Liz loved feeling good about herself even during her many and lengthy hospital visits. Liz and her husband, James shared a very special love. James was the caregiver for several years until his stroke June 8 2014. Amazingly he came thru with little hope from the doctors. Although there was serious damage to his brain the two of them got into caregiving mode. Liz became the primary caregiver during his time of rehabilitation and as she prepared for a stem cell treatment. Liz lost her battle with multiple myeloma on June 7 2015. James was shortly diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and joined The love of his life and their son, Scott, on August 2021. They are now in the presence of our Lord and Saviour. Since this ministry started in 2015 over 1000 purses have been delivered to various living facilities also Blankets have been donated to the Alzheimer’s units. The goal of The Rose Purse Project is to make every woman feel like a beautiful rose at all times despite her illness or time of being a caregiver. Additionally, We strive to provide a sense of Joy and security to those suffering with Alzheimer’s. After spending the last 8 years caring for my dad, God has opened my heart to those that have dementia. I watched my father for many years, although he couldn’t feed himself or talk with much understanding, he was there. He heard me speak and I know he knew me. Maybe not like he used, sometimes would get greatly confused but he trusted me enough to calm him down. Fleece blankets serve as a comfort for people suffering with Dementia. It’s a sense of security and gives their hands an outlet for fidgeting. The Rose Purse Project currently delivers filled purses to Open Arms Hospice and Shepherds Care Assisted Living in the South Carolina area. Bags include travel size items;
facial wipes, unscented hand sanitizer, unscented hand lotions, facial tissue, non-skid socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mints. Dementia Units-new small fleece blankets
For information on making monetary contributions, donations of travel-size items or makeup bags, or to send encouragement to The Rose Purse Project team please email bbritt4@gmail.com.
