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.
Meet Caz, Substance Use Disorder Clinician
"I facilitate group therapy, which is the best part of my day. I love getting to collaborate with and witness firsthand the determination, wisdom, heart, and humor of our clients. Unfortunately, there remains a great deal of stigma surrounding those who live with substance use disorder. I wish more people knew how hard those dealing with addiction work every day to beat their disease." Read more.
Rita: "Our staff members work hard to support people in recovery."
Rita Chapdelaine, Pine Street Inn’s Senior Director of Behavioral Health, oversees clinical stabilization services, a post-detox program, and specialized housing which provide crucial services to those in recovery. "We don't know when it is going to click for somebody on their pathway to recovery. It takes a long time, and it takes a lot of resources - it's not easy. Our staff support people no matter where they are in their stage of recovery. We always remain hopeful." Read Rita's profile
99 Restaurant & Pub's "Have a Heart" Fundraiser
The pandemic did not stop 48 restaurant locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire from raising over $68,000! Pine Street President & Executive Director Lyndia Downie was at Fenway Park to receive the check. Learn more.
The Monthly Innsider: August
In the August issue, meet our Boston Marathon team, hear from Pine Street Inn President & Executive Director Lyndia Downie, and check out the mayoral forum on homelessness that Pine Street Inn recently co-hosted. Read the August issue of the Pine Street Innsider.
Finding an affordable apartment may get a little easier
Now, a nonprofit called Housing Navigator Massachusetts has launched what they say is the first comprehensive, searchable database of affordable housing in the state. And for Pine Street Inn, a provider of emergency shelter and supportive housing in Boston, it’s “almost impossible” to keep track of all the affordable-housing units available at any time, said president and executive director Lyndia Downie. A tool like the Navigator, she said, will be a game-changer. Read the Globe article.
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