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.
Framingham State University and Boston College To Recognize Lyndia Downie
Downie will deliver the commencement address at Framingham State University on Sunday, May 23, celebrating the class of 2020 whose original graduation had been postponed from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following day, on May 24, Downie will be awarded an honorary degree from Boston College during their commencement ceremony. Read the Framingham Source article.
Boston Globe: Apartments for homeless to be built in Jamaica Plain
We are glad this housing development can now move forward in partnership with The Community Builders. “This is literally a groundbreaking project for us,” Pine Street Inn President & CEO Lyndia Downie notes. “The people we’re targeting for this [housing development] have been homeless the longest and have the hardest situations,” Downie said. “The support services are the glue that helps folks acquire and stay in the housing they need.” Check out the latest developments in The Boston Globe.
Dine for Pine and support our local restaurants
We are thrilled to announce Dine for Pine - a way to enjoy a delicious meal (at a discount) while supporting local restaurants. Make a gift to Pine Street Inn through www.dineforpine.org and you will receive the promotional discount code to apply to your order at any of our partner restaurants! Participate in Dine for Pine
Pine Street Innsider: April 2021
The April eNews shares how we support and empower individuals moving out of homelessness. Read Troy's story of hope about moving into an apartment of his own after experiencing homelessness for 10 years, register for Home Remedy 2021, and more. Read the April Innsider
You are Invited: Home Remedy 2021
This year's Home Remedy event will take place virtually on Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9-10 AM. Presented by Bank of America, this year’s event will feature special guest John King of CNN, in conversation with Callie Crossley of GBH News radio, about our work to end homelessness. Get your complimentary ticket to join us on May 6!
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