Volunteer

As we prepare for the holidays, we are grateful for our community of supporters, and are excited to offer a variety of ways you can make the season brighter for our guests and tenants. Thank you for all you do!

Bundle of Warmth
Help individuals visited by our outreach teams* stay warm this winter by donating a bag of new, unisex cold weather gear. Include a warm hat, scarf, gloves, socks, hand-warmers, holiday candy, and we’ll distribute items to those who stay outside.

*The outreach team goes out 365 days - and nights - a year. They visit 2,400 people living on the street annually.

Sweets & Treats
Who doesn’t love dessert? Help round out dinner* at our shelters by delivering a minimum of 75 individually packaged servings of your favorite holiday treats. Note: must be non-perishable and nut-free (includes tree nuts, peanuts and peanut butter).
If baking isn’t your strong suit, you can also arrange a delivery of holiday candy, or supplies for a sweet treat for tenants to enjoy at home — a hot chocolate bundle with a holiday mug, cocoa mix, and marshmallows.

*Pine Street’s kitchen prepares over one million meals a year, staffed in part by food service trainees in our Workforce Development Program.

Cheer & Decor Galore
Help brighten up the winter holidays by providing a small bag filled with winter-themed decorations. Our tenants* and guests love handmade decorations, placemats and holiday cards. Items like wreathes, ornaments and snowflake window clings will help our tenants feel at home this holiday season.

*Currently, over 850 individuals live in Pine Street’s permanent supportive housing.

Gift Card Drive
Give a guest or tenant the ability to purchase something special or needed by contributing to our gift card drive. Consider donating a $25 gift card to Stop & Shop, Target, or CVS. Any number of gift cards is greatly appreciated.

If any of these opportunities is of interest, please contact volunteer@pinestreetinn.org or call 617.892.9184, and we will share additional information.