Pine Street Inn

Members of Pine Street's outreach team attended Copley Square Park's ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭. The team works closely with the City of Boston to canvas the streets, including parks like this one, to ensure individuals living on the street are fed, hydrated and safe, with the goal of moving them into a home and community. Happy grand opening!

Pine Street Inn congratulates Lee Pelton as he steps down as President and CEO of The Boston Foundation to begin the next chapter in his career this August! In addition to his long-time support of Pine Street Inn's mission of , Lee was our keynote speaker, where he spoke passionately about our collective responsibility to each other. We are proud to celebrate his more than four decades of commitment to civic leadership and uplifting our Boston community.

This , we remember our country's fallen service members and honor those who served. Homelessness disproportionately affects veterans, and Pine Street is committed to providing safe and stable housing for all. Learn more about our veterans housing program: https://ow.ly/7Ibj50Z3kRW.

Family has always been at the center of Shayne’s life. When his father passed away, Shayne turned to substance use to cope with the loss. After entering a treatment program, he began to imagine a different life for himself. He discovered iCaterBoston, Pine Street’s food service job training program, which gave him the chance to grow. Read Shayne’s story: https://ow.ly/SAVp50Z3kpE

We deeply appreciate the Liberty Mutual Insurance team, including CEO Tim Sweeney, for helping prepare and serve meals to shelter guests during your week. Your three decades of support and care have made the difference in our mission to end homelessness, and we are grateful for all you do to bring compassionate care to Pine Street's community.

With temperatures hitting the 90s for today and tomorrow, the extreme heat becomes a danger for those living on the streets. Our shelters are offering 24/7 cooling centers, while our outreach teams are making sure that people stay hydrated and safe. If you see someone in distress, it is important to call 911. Learn more about keeping cool in the heat: https://ow.ly/eVFE50Z1CAB

Recently, Audax volunteered at Pine Street's Men's Inn and Yawkey House shelters. Their team not only worked with our facilities team to clean and spruce up the common areas but also ran lively bingo games and served ice cream to guests. Thank you for dedicating your day to Pine Street's community!