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.
COVID-19 Update
Pine Street Inn greatly appreciates the interest and support of our community – the health and safety of our guests, tenants, volunteers and staff is of utmost importance to us. We wanted to let you know about the continued precautionary steps we are taking in relation to COVID-19. Read More
WGBH: From Newbury Street To Pine Street: A Chef's Story
A virtuoso in fine dining, Chef Frank van Overbeeke decided that the people who could best benefit from his culinary talents are those not fortunate enough to attend these establishments. Van Overbeeke now heads Pine Street Inn and iCater Boston, feeding and employing people experiencing homelessness with one goal in mind: to eradicate homelessness in the Greater Boston area. Read or listen to the WGBH story
Remembering Vincent "Vin" McCarthy, cornerstone of Pine Street
Vin McCarthy, one of Pine Street's earliest supporters, recently passed away. As a cornerstone advocate of our organization for 50 years, we are very grateful and proud to carry on Vin's legacy. Read Adrian Walker's Boston Globe column dedicated to Vin and our other founders
WBUR: Boston seeks further regional cooperation to address homelessness
In 2019, people came to Pine Street from more than 150 Massachusetts cities and towns — and from around the country. WBUR recently took an in-depth look at local and regional responses to the issue of homelessness across Massachusetts. Read or listen to the WBUR story
Learn more about the completed Boston's Way Home Fund.
The Boston's Way Home Fund was created to supplement the work of Boston's Way Home, the City's action plan to prevent and end veteran and chronic homelessness in Boston. The Boston's Way Home Fund will help Pine Street Inn create 200 units of supportive, sustainable, long-term housing for homeless men and women. Learn more.
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