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.
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.
'Huge Plus,' But Not Enough: Lyndia Downie
Pine Street Inn President & Executive Director Lyndia Downie spoke on GBH's Boston Public Radio about the federal eviction moratorium and its impact. "We know when people get evicted, not every person walks to the doors of Pine Street Inn," she said. "People will double up, they'll go to friends and family. But eventually, we do know that 15-20% of those folks end up in shelters." Listen to the segment on Boston Public Radio.
Boston Mayoral Candidates Address Homelessness
On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Pine Street Inn and the Boston Coalition for Homeless Individuals hosted a virtual forum with the candidates for Boston mayor, focused on homelessness and housing. 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