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.
Work finally starts on long-planned homeless housing in Jamaica Plain
“There’s so much research on supportive housing and how it ends homelessness,” said Lyndia Downie. “Does it end every person’s struggles? No. But it’s a start.” Check out the latest update regarding our project at 3368 Washington in JP that will provide 140 Units for those moving out of homelessness. Read the full story here
Mayor Michelle Wu Describes Mass and Cass Relocation Process
The City of Boston and provider partners are working hard to solve the challenges at Mass and Cass, helping everyone to find a decent place to live and the support and services they need to rebuild their lives. Our gratitude to all who are supporting these efforts! Read the full article here
Groundbreaking on Former YWCA Building
A recent groundbreaking event marked the official start of work on the historic YWCA building in Boston. The façade will remain but the interior will undergo a total renovation. When completed, Pine Street Inn will provide support services for 111 individuals moving out of homelessness. Read more here
Yawkey Foundation Pledges $15 Million to Pine Street
We are thrilled to announce that we have received a transformational gift of $15 million from the Yawkey Foundation today, which will fund 400-500 new units of permanent supportive housing! Our partnership with the Foundation goes back over 34 years, and we look forward to our continued work together to end homelessness. Our deepest gratitude -- this gift will change many lives! Read the full story here
A Housing Success Story
Tity Bangura experienced homelessness for two and a half years, staying at Pine Street Inn before being housed in Dorchester this past July. Hearth at Four Corners is a new development with 54 units of housing, eight of which are specifically for formerly homeless individuals. In a time where housing in Boston can be hard to find, this opportunity is life changing. Read the full article here
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 daily
tenants in Pine Street housing
emergency shelter beds in four locations across Boston
meals prepared each day in our kitchen