Pine Street Inn
About
Pine Street Inn is the largest homeless services provider in New England, helping more than 2,400 people each day. Its programs include permanent housing with support services, emergency shelter, street outreach and workforce development, all aimed at ending homelessness by moving people beyond the streets and shelters into stable homes. It began in 1969 as a safe alternative to the streets of Boston for about 200 men struggling with alcoholism.
Over more than 50 years, the organization has grown to nearly 700 employees, guided by values of community, teamwork, accountability and respect. Its outreach teams have worked every day and night since 1986, and during heat emergencies they extend hours to bring people to air-conditioned shelters. Shelters include Yawkey House for women and the Shattuck Shelter. Volunteers, donors, parishes and local businesses support the work in many ways.
What to Know
- Supporters can run the Boston Marathon as part of Team Pine Street.
- Donations are accepted through donor advised funds as well as direct gifts.
- Pine Street is listed in the Meet Boston directory as a voluntourism opportunity.
- A monthly newsletter called the Innsider shares stories and updates.
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