In 1988, Jean Yawkey began supporting Pine Street’s women’s shelter, and in 2021, the Yawkey Foundation made a commitment of $15 million, the largest in the organization’s history. These funds will enable Pine Street to open 400-500 new units of housing.

On January 24, 2024, in recognition of the Yawkey Foundation's deep commitment to Pine Street Inn, we have dedicated our women’s shelter as “Yawkey House.”

(l to r) Lorn Davis, Chair of the Board, Pine Street Inn, Lyndia Downie, President and Executive Director, Pine Street Inn, Maureen Bleday, CEO and Trustee, Yawkey Foundation, Debbie McNulty, Trustee, Yawkey Foundation, Reverend Dr. Ray Hammond, Trustee, Yawkey Foundation.

Yawkey House Sign Unveiling