Inn The News

• I Spark Change Podcast: Debunking Homelessness Myths w/ Lyndia Downie
  February 12, 2025 | Pine Street Inn President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie joined Rick Ornelas on the “I Spark Change” podcast to discuss the common misconceptions about homelessness and the critical role housing with support services plays in helping people rebuild their lives.
• The Boston Globe: ‘Our goal is literally to keep people alive’: Shelter demand soars around Massachusetts amid extreme cold
  January 7, 2025 | With the rising rate of homelessness and plummeting temperatures, shelter is vital for those without a place to stay. The Boston Globe covered Pine Street Inn’s work to keep people safe and warm this winter, including our outreach team and shelter efforts.
• WBZ NewsRadio: Pine Street Inn Helps Make Christmas A Little Brighter For Homeless
  December 24, 2024 | Pine Street Inn’s annual Christmas Eve celebration served up a holiday meal for shelter guests with special visitors Archbishop of Boston Richard G. Henning, Pastor Solomon of Union Combined Parish, Rabbi Dan Slipakoff of Temple Israel of Boston, Msgr. Frank Kelley and Father John Unni.
• WHDH: Pine Street Inn serves up hundreds of holiday meals
  December 24, 2024 | Pine Street Inn tenant, Donald, spoke with WHDH about what it means to have a home for the holidays at Pine Street’s Christmas Eve celebration.
• NBC10 Boston: Pine Street Inn opens its doors to over 2,000 people for Thanksgiving
  November 28, 2024 | The meal has been in the works for days, with volunteers making sure Pine Street Inn can provide all the fixings for around 2,000 guests.