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.
Shirley Leung - A miracle on Clarendon Street
Shirley Leung’s column in The Boston Globe shows how Pine Street Inn's 140 Clarendon Street site in Back Bay is a model for ending homelessness in Boston. Read full column here.
Pine Street Inn's Push for Permanent Supportive Housing in Greater Boston
Lyndia Downie joined Nichole Davis on WBZ's New England Weekend to talk through Boston's housing crisis and updates on our permanent supportive housing initiative. Listen to the full story here
With adult shelters in Mass. overflowing, advocates worry about winter
While Boston shelter numbers are on the rise, Pine Street Inn is working hard to help everyone find a decent place to live and the support and services they need to rebuild their lives. Lyndia Downie shared her insight with WBUR. Read the full story here
Lyndia Downie on GBH Radio - Thanksgiving Edition
On November 21, 2023, Lyndia Downie sat down with Boston Public Radio’s Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and discussed Pine Street Inn's Thanksgiving plans, shelter capacity and how permanent supportive housing can end homelessness in Boston. Listen to the full interview here
Pine Street Inn full of volunteers for Thanksgiving meal as housing crisis continues
For decades, people without a home have been gathering at Pine Street Inn to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving celebration. This year, dozens of volunteers served 2,000 Thanksgiving meals to people across Greater Boston. Watch 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 four locations across Boston
meals prepared each day in our kitchen