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.
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
Lyndia Downie Speaks on GBH Radio
Yesterday, Lyndia Downie sat down with GBH Boston Public Radio’s Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and discussed the efforts around Mass. and Cass, and how Pine Street is supporting the City of Boston. Listen to the full segment here
The October Innsider
This issue features Pine Street Inn's exciting campaign completion, the success of our Boston Marathon team, and more. Read this month's issue.
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
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