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.
3368 Washington Street mentioned as one of 10 Boston developments to watch in 2020
From Real Estate Boston: Even as some of the city’s most transformative projects of the last decade, like Hub on Causeway, continue to inch higher into the sky in 2020, we asked Jonathan Greeley, director of development review for the BPDA, to name some of the notable developments the public should keep an eye out for in 2020. Read more.
CBS Boston: Former Homeless Man Celebrates In New Home
BOSTON (CBS) — Just as the song goes, there’s no place like home for the holidays. And what better gift, than a home of your own for the very first time. “Every time I turn these keys, it’s a blessing. My mom asked me, ‘Did it hit you yet?’ I said no. Not yet. It will in due time. I’m just overwhelmed. It’s just awesome,” said Thomas “TJ” O’Neil Fields as he smiled. Watch the rest.
Walsh, local man share stories of sobriety, sports, and a home
They met by chance two Thanksgivings ago, during a game of bingo at the Pine Street Inn’s annual turkey dinner. They shared a love of professional sports and battles with alcoholism. Mayor Martin J. Walsh called his number, B59, and so Thomas Fields Jr. – he goes by T.J. – wanted to say thank you. He had been homeless for years, and had been staying at the Holy Family shelter in Dorchester, but he was two months sober, and things were on the upswing. Read the article.
Boston Globe: New State Street tower would help pay for major project in JP to help the homeless
When a city enjoys an economic renaissance, many residents end up left behind, wondering if they’ll ever benefit from the boom...But sometimes, even in a city burdened by a big gap between haves and have-nots, some profits can trickle down to those in need of help. Case in point: A new office tower in downtown Boston will help subsidize an apartment building in Jamaica Plain with 140 studios set aside for the homeless. Make that the soon-to-be formerly homeless. This would be a place where tenants could settle down for the long-term, with a roof over their heads and support services downstairs. Read more.
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. "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.
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