Pine Street Inn is a not-for-profit organization committed to men, women and children in need to shelter, sustenance and the basic moral and material supports necessary to lead a dignified and stable life. It is the mission of the inn, in all its programs to be a community of respect and hope for each guest it serves; to be a resource through which neighbors and friends can help to meet the basic needs of others; and to serve as a national leader in the fight to end homelessness.

History:
Pine Street Inn was founded in 1969 and includes programs for both men and women such as emergency shelter, transitional programs, training programs, outreach programs and permanent housing for formerly homeless people.

Contact person: Coffie Fields, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: 617-521-7178

Address:

444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 (See a map)

Directions:

Opportunities exist at various sites. Please call or e-mail for specific directions. For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Overall Experience   
I had a wonderful time serving meals to those in needs at the Pine Street Inn. The staff was very friendly and the other volunteers were pleasant as well.

I volunteered as a representative of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society at Bridgewater State College. As social work student I gained a greater appreciation of the importance of helping others get their needs met. Pine Street meets the needs of so many clients and I gained some new insight as to how much they can use community members help to run smoothly. Pine Street provided a great opportunity even though it was just a few hours. I helped set up the tables, served dinner to the women and men, and assisted with cleaning the dining area. The people I served were very grateful and I look forward to going back. posted by Spizz on March 18, 2004