Just before the holidays, Ironworkers Local 7 members visited Rosie’s Place in Boston’s South End with boxes of donated coats, hats, gloves, and other winter items for those living at the country’s first shelter for women. 

“Local 7 works in the community every day and our members take great pride in helping others meet their needs, especially during the holidays,” said Vinny Coyle, Local 7’s business manager. 

Coyle visited 889 Harrison Ave and was joined by Local 7 President Frank Murray as well as members Dave Donovan, Bridget Nee-Walsh, Derek Echols, Shari Almedia, Rae Jackson, and Jillisa Durant.

Kelsey Soto, Rosie’s Place community partnership manager, welcomed the group to the multiservice community center. In addition to providing women with shelter and meals, Rosie’s Place offers ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach.

Since the shelter does not accept any city, state, or federal funding, it relies entirely on the support of individuals, foundations, and institutions like Local 7.
Coyle added, “With frigid weather upon us, we are proud to do our part to help women and families in need in Greater Boston, especially those who are struggling during the holiday season.”

To give to Rosie’s Place visit rosiesplace.org/ways-to-give.