Submitted by Kelly Weaver
Women of Steel at USW Local 3403 in Allenport, PA, with help from the ladies at AllClad, male members’ wives, and some friends, were able to donate over 80 handmade lap blankets for veterans in wheelchairs. To the women who were present when the blankets were delivered it was a touching moment.
"For the veterans, it was more than just a blanket," said Kelly Weaver. "It was a sign that someone cared."
Co-chairs of the WOS committee Mary Golacinski and Barbara Mastreaini thanked everyone who participated for making this project a huge success.
The WOS committee also maintains a continual project of collecting unwanted coupons all year and then giving them to the American Legion, who sends them on to our service men and women overseas to be used.
These projects are just a couple of so many USW's amazing members do every day to give back to our communities. If you or your local are doing good things in your community, we want to hear about them. Click Here to share video and photos with us and don’t forget to use the #USWCares hashtag when you post your stories on social media. If you or your local is doing this kind of work, please submit a nomination for a Jefferson Awards at usw.org/uswcares. Don't forget to shout out @Steelworkers!