Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Pine Street Inn. I invite you to explore our website and learn how the inn serves as a resource to New England's homeless men and women.

I started working at Pine Street in 1984, and found the commitment and compassion of staff and volunteers to be impressive and inspiring. The spirit here has not changed in two decades, but much else has. There has been an alarming increase in the city's homeless population. Sadly, tonight more than 6,000 men, women and children will have no place to call home.

Since 1980's, Pine Street has grown too, focusing more and more on how to help each guest leave shelter behind. We've addressed two major obstacles for our guests during this time: lack of job skills and scarce affordable housing. The inn has also faced the challenge of reduced government funding and has responded by forging collaborations with other non-profits.

My hope is that you will join our community of friends, donors, and volunteers who are working together to combat homelessness.

Lyndia Downie
President, Pine Street Inn

Please meet our Board of Directors. . .

Members of the Board of Directors assist the inn in numerous ways. They are "ambassadors of good will" throughout the Greater Boston community and also offer valuable expertise in areas including law, finance, real estate development, fundraising, community relations and human services.

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