Pine Street Inn
Founded in 1969, Pine Street Inn is the largest homeless services provider in New England, offering a comprehensive range of services to more than 2,100 individuals daily. Pine Street’s programs include housing with support, emergency shelter, street outreach and workforce development.
Our goal is to end homelessness by moving individuals beyond the streets and shelter, making the safety and stability of a home and community a reality for all.
‘This is home’: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park
Good news for Chris, a client who attended Pine Street’s Homeless Court in April, hoping for a second chance. Yesterday, Chris and his mother signed the lease for their new apartment! A WCVB piece highlights Chris’ journey and how Homeless Court helps remove legal barriers that can lead to homelessness. Watch now.
Monthly Innsider: June 2025
This month’s issue features Anthony, an iCater food services program graduate who became homeless after developing a substance use issue and turned to Pine Street Inn for help. It also features President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie’s discussion with John Fugelsang on the “Tell Me Everything” podcast and a community-building gardening event at one of Pine Street’s residences. Read the full issue here.
Lyndia Downie on “Tell Me Everything” with John Fugelsang
Lyndia Downie joined the “Tell Me Everything” podcast with John Fugelsang to discuss Pine Street Inn’s newest residence in Jamaica Plain, developed with The Community Builders, and how initiatives like this support people experiencing homelessness. Listen now.
The Lyndia: A Blueprint for Inclusive, Supportive Housing in Boston
An Invisible People piece featured Pine Street’s newest housing site in Jamaica Plain, highlighting the 140 units for people moving out of homelessness, the organization’s partnership with The Community Builders and RODE Architects and the urgent need for housing. Read more.
Pine Street’s Homeless Court: Massachusetts court helps provide path out of homelessness
Judge Kathleen Coffey was featured in a Channel 5 segment for her work on Pine Street’s Homeless Court. The court helps homeless individuals resolve low-level legal barriers that prevent them from securing housing and employment. Watch now on WCVB.
How We’ve Helped
Every day, we support people in rebuilding their lives. Our emergency services, housing and workforce development programs help individuals experiencing homelessness move toward self-sufficiency — and renew hope.