Pride at Pine Street

On June 8, Pine Street staff marched in the Boston Pride for the People parade to kick off Pride Month. It was all smiles from our Pine Street participants, who passed out beaded necklaces and bracelets throughout the march. We were thrilled to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and allies with close to one million parade attendees.

Learn more about Pride at Pine Street.

Justice LaForest — Welcoming All

Justice LaForest is the triage supervisor for Pine Street Inn, where she helps individuals find alternatives to entering shelter.

She is also co-chair of Pine Street’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG), a team working toward more inclusive care and support for LGBTQIA+ guests and staff members.

“I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community myself,” Justice says. “And I am proud to be part of an organization that is committed to providing a welcoming place for everyone.”

Read Justice's story.

Lyndia Downie on WBUR

Pine Street President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie joined Dara Kovel of Beacon Communities and Martyn Roetter of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on WBUR-FM's Radio Boston to discuss our newest housing location in the Back Bay. 

They discussed the project's life-changing impact on tenants, highlighting the importance of community support.

Listen on WBUR.