Pine Street Inn
Founded in 1969, Pine Street Inn provides a comprehensive range of services to over 2,000 individuals each day. We are the largest homeless services provider in New England, and could not do our work without the support of our community of friends and supporters.
Pine Street’s programs include permanent housing, emergency shelter, street outreach and workforce development. Our goal is to end homelessness by making the safety and stability of permanent housing a reality for all.
The Monthly Innsider: March
This month features Louise, a tenant in permanent housing at one of Pine Street Inn’s residences, who feels hopeful for the future, information about the upcoming Home Remedy event, as well as highlights of Pine Street's Boston Marathon® team. Read this month's issue.
Boston shelters gear up for expected extreme cold
Boston officials and organizations are working to support and protect those in need as cold air bears down on the region this weekend, conducting outreach and opening shelters in anticipation of expected dangerous conditions. Read the Full article
Wu Leads the 43rd Annual Homelessness Census
With record setting cold weather approaching this weekend, Mayor Michelle Wu on Tuesday night led a group of volunteers, including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials, City officials, State officials, homelessness services providers, and public health and first responders, in conducting the City of Boston’s 43rd annual homelessness census. Read the Full article
Lyndia Downie on GBH Radio January 2023
January 23, 2023 | Lyndia Downie weighed in on Gov. Maura Healey’s plans to support the homeless through supportive housing. Downie is the president and executive director for the Pine Street Inn. Listen to the full segment here
‘You Have to Learn to Listen’: How a Doctor Cares for Boston’s Homeless
O'Connell runs the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, which provides medical care and support services to those in need. Through his work, O'Connell has seen the devastating effects of homelessness and poverty on people's health, but also the remarkable resilience and courage of those he serves. Read the full story 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 individuals helped daily
units of permanent supportive housing
emergency shelter beds in five locations across Boston
meals prepared each day in our kitchen