Outreach — Helping People Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
As temperatures in Boston have soared to the mid-90s for the past couple of weeks, Pine Street’s outreach team has worked day and night, distributing cold water, sunscreen, light clothing, food and bug spray to individuals living on the street.
These efforts are crucial to preventing heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration and heatstroke, for these vulnerable community members, as staff encourage people to come to Pine Street’s air-conditioned shelters.
As always, their goal is to help people move off the streets and into the safety and stability of a permanent home, where they can begin to rebuild their lives.
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