The Rose Drive is one of the most effective and long-standing fundraising efforts of Massachusetts Citizens for Life. Volunteers offer silk roses in exchange for donations, providing a simple and positive way for parishes to support pro-life work across the state.

Funds raised through Rose Drives sustain MCFL’s core initiatives. These include advocating for pro-life legislation on Beacon Hill, organizing conferences and educational events, supporting local chapters, and promoting pro-life messages through public awareness campaigns such as billboards.

Hosting a Rose Drive is straightforward. After receiving permission from a pastor or parish leader, volunteers distribute roses after Mass while accepting donations. Many parishes hold their drives on occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or during Respect Life Month in October.

MCFL provides the roses and guidance needed to organize the effort. Volunteers simply help coordinate the drive, promote it within the parish, and gather a few people to assist with distribution.

Parishes that host Rose Drives play a direct role in sustaining pro-life advocacy throughout Massachusetts. If you are willing to organize a Rose Drive at your parish, request roses through the form on this page and an MCFL coordinator will follow up with details.