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Resident of Methadone Mile, Michael Gavin, who stays in Southampton Street Shelter sits in a wheelchair in front of Best Western Plus Boston Hotel. The blizzard on Jan. 29 closed many businesses’ doors, but Pine Street Inn – one of the shelters that is part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s Mass, and Cass relocation plan – remained open for locals who needed help. KAITO AU/DFP STAFF

Boston works on homelessness resources following historic blizzard

Bella Ramirez February 2, 2022
A homeless shelter will be opening beds and hiring medical staff as part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to relocate unhoused people from the intersection of Mass. and Cass.
Boston University’s Warren Towers dormitory. On May 11, the BU Coalition for Decarceration created a petition to turn currently unoccupied student residences into housing for individuals recently released from incarceration. NICKI GITTER/ DFP FILE

BU coalition petitions for university to house released prisoners amid pandemic

Ellie Yeo May 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has left BU near-empty with deserted dormitories. A group of decarceration advocates are proposing a new use for these spaces.
Betsy Lambiase, a homeless person, outside McDonald’s in Kenmore Square. The City of Boston plans to test all unhoused individuals in the city’s shelters for COVID-19. ANGELA YANG/ DFP FILE

City launches effort to test all unhoused individuals in Boston for COVID-19

Jane Avery April 30, 2020
The City of Boston has initiated a new coronavirus testing project to tackle the pandemic's toll on the homeless.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #6): April 17, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #6): April 17, 2020

Justin Tang April 17, 2020

Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we cover BU’s decision to house Pine Street Inn workers on Fenway Campus, the university’s COVID-19 recovery plan,...

Boston University will house employees of the non-profit homeless shelter Pine Street Inn in Fenway Campus residences during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU houses Pine Street Inn employees

Melissa Ellin April 14, 2020
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Boston University opened its Fenway Campus housing units to Pine Street Inn employees last week, as announced by the university Thursday.
Massachusetts disability advocates worry that people are ill-prepared to provide full-time care to their disabled family members and that the healthcare system may de-prioritize disabled individuals during the coronavirus crisis. COURTESY ZEEVVEEZ VIA FLICKR

Disabled individuals face new challenges amid pandemic

Vanessa Kjeldsen April 2, 2020
Maura Sullivan has two sons with autism who are now homebound amid the coronavirus crisis. As the director of government affairs for The Arc of Massachusetts, a nonprofit disability advocacy group, Sullivan balances the life of a mother and advocate.
East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

Justin Tang February 3, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to suspend this semester’s Shanghai study abroad programs, the first recreational marijuana shop opening in Boston, and a profile on the...

Harsh winter conditions complicate the lives of Boston’s homeless population, including Betsy Lambiase, 51, who says shelter from low temperatures and extreme wind chills is hard to come by. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

A look into life on the streets of Boston

Angela Yang January 30, 2020
The Daily Free Press explored what it's like to survive without a home during Boston winters.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced $20.6 million to support housing efforts as part of the city’s proposed FY2020 budget. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP STAFF

City increases budget for ending homelessness

Nyah Jordan April 11, 2019
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday that $20.6 million will be allocated for housing in the city’s 2020 fiscal year budget, an increase of 45 percent over the amount given last year. The funds are, according to a City press release, aimed at expanding access to affordable housing and combating homelessness in Boston.
A man seeks shelter in the Hynes Convention Center MBTA station. The City of Boston is working to provide services and resources to aid people who are homeless this winter. HA NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City aids individuals affected by homelessness during cold months

Andy Vo November 29, 2018
With winter storms and freezing temperatures approaching, the City of Boston has been working with numerous city agencies, homeless shelters and other community partners to provide resources and services to aid the individuals affected by homelessness this winter.
A special Boston City Council meeting was held at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston on Tuesday evening. PHOTO BY DENGFENG YANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City council meeting at jail questions needs of inmates

Sarika Ram April 4, 2018
As state legislators consider a sweeping criminal justice bill, Boston city councilors too are considering the needs of inmates and providers who work with them.
People take part in the annual winter walk at Copley Square on Saturday morning. PHOTO COURTESY EVGENIA ELISEEVA

Winter Walk raises thousands for those affected by homelessness

Marissa Wu February 14, 2018

Boston’s housed and unhoused residents joined together to walk two miles in the rain through the city last Sunday. At the Winter Walk to End Homelessness, participants raised financial support and...

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