Pine Street Inn
Founded in 1969, Pine Street Inn provides a comprehensive range of services to nearly 2,000 homeless men and women each day. We are the largest homeless services provider in New England, and could not do this important work without the support of our donors and local community.
Since that time we have been providing a comprehensive range of programs and services, including housing, emergency services, and workforce development. Our ultimate goal is to end homelessness by making permanent housing a reality for all.
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WBUR: Pine Street Gets Key Approval
Pine Street Inn President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie said the building is a big step in the city's plan to scale up permanent supportive housing. "If you're homeless and trying to find vacant unit [in the city], you're most likely not going to be on top of the list. You're going to be competing with everyone else," she said, adding that the city's vacancy rate is around 3%. "There's just not enough supply, and this is a way to add to the supply and to build something that's specifically geared to people who not only need something they can afford, but they need some help with a whole variety of things on the support end." Read the WBUR article.
Boston Globe: BPDA approves Pine Street Inn's newest housing development
Pine Street Inn's newest housing development to be built in Jamaica Plain will create 140 new units of housing for individuals moving out of homelessness. We look forward to moving forward with our partners on the project – The Community Builders and RODE Architects Inc. Read more.
Jamaica Plain News: Mayor Walsh Celebrates BPDA Approval of Housing Project in JP
"In Boston, we are committed to making sure that every individual has a place to call home and build a better life," said Mayor Martin Walsh via press release. "This project is only possible because of the commitment of Pine Street Inn, The Community Builders, and many partners and stakeholders across the city who have joined our call to bring an end to chronic homelessness." Read the Jamaica Plain News article
Lyndia Downie & Pine Street Recognized as one of Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA
The Commonwealth Institute and Globe Magazine partnered to recognize the state's most noteworthy organizations led by women. Congratulations to all of the women recognized for their leadership, including our own President and Executive Director, Lyndia Downie! See the full list and learn more
How We've Helped
Every day, we support men and women in rebuilding their lives. Our emergency services, housing and workforce development programs help homeless individuals move toward self-sufficiency — and renew hope.
Stories of Hopehomeless men and women helped annually
tenants in Pine Street housing
emergency shelter beds in four locations across Boston
meals prepared each day in our kitchen