Stories of Hope
WINDSOR
He has an infectious smile and a positive attitude. Though he struggles with mental illness and diabetes, he’s working on eating well and staying active. And when he sings “Amazing Grace” in his deep baritone, it can bring you to tears.Read Full Story
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Housing
All too often, Pine Street Inn’s guests struggle to get back on their feet only to discover that housing is beyond their grasp. For many, the cost of market-rate housing is a barrier; for others, the difficulty of managing daily life on their own in the face of ill health, old age or disability makes most housing options unworkable.
Since 1984, Pine Street Inn has developed permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families with on-site support staff. Pine Street currently houses nearly 550 tenants in 32 sites throughout greater Boston. Tenants pay up to 30 percent of their annual income (many make less than $9,000 annually) as rent. A typical residence includes private rooms with common kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. On-site staff helps tenants to connect with community services, maintain stability and avoid a return to homelessness. Specialized housing is open to elderly tenants, previously chronically homeless individuals, tenants with a history of mental illness or individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Pine Street Housing Map
Housing is the Solution to Homelessness
Between 2007 and 2008, Pine Street opened five new homes. Pine Street is developing more than 130 additional units that are expected to open within the next two years.Read more about Pine Street’s housing expansion goal.
Housing First
In April 2007, Pine Street launched an innovative Housing First program for chronically homeless individuals with mental illness. Of the 47 individuals who have been placed in permanent housing through this program, 43 remain housed as of August 2008.
