| has gloss | eng: Rosie’s Place is a sanctuary for poor and homeless women located in Boston, Massachusetts, which offers both emergency and long-term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn. It was founded in 1974 by Kip Tiernan and was the first shelter specifically for poor and homeless women in the United States. The mission of Rosie’s Place is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. Rosie’s Place has evolved from providing meals and shelter to creating permanent solutions through advocacy, education, and affordable housing. Rosie’s Place relies solely on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept any city, state, or federal funding. |
