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Pine Street Inn Homeless Veterans' Housing in Dorchester
May 26, 2010
DORCHESTER, MA - While veterans only make up 9 percent of our nation's population, they represent 23 percent of homeless Americans.* Homeless veterans often struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental illness, substance abuse and the challenges of adjusting to civilian life.
You can help bring homeless veterans home. By supporting the Hartford Street project, you will help Pine Street Inn establish a home for 16 homeless veterans. The residents of 6 Hartford Street in Dorchester will have the opportunity to rebuild their lives within a structured and supportive environment.
What Is the Hartford Street Project?
- Pine Street is renovating a home in Dorchester to create transitional housing for 16 homeless veterans, many of whom have been unable to succeed in other settings; however, substantial renovations are required before occupancy can begin.
- Tenants will have individual rooms, with shared kitchens, bathrooms and living areas.
- Support services are crucial to Pine Street's housing model: case managers help tenants to connect with community services, maintain stability and avoid a return to homelessness. Staff will advocate on behalf of the tenants for access to maximum available veterans' benefits, all geared to the needs of the individual tenant.
*Statistics from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
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