Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

On this World Homeless Day, we hope you'll take a moment to imagine being in the shoes of our patients and consider how being unhoused might impact your everyday life – the struggle to find safe shelter, hot meals, a place to shower and use bathrooms, and so on. Each day, our patients bravely face these challenging circumstances, and with the help of others, including their unhoused peers, they take the steps needed to transform their lives. At BHCHP, we feel honored to play a part in our patients’ life-changing journeys, and we’re fortunate to witness these transformations, big and small, every single day. We hope you realize the role you play as well in our critical mission: to assure or provide access to the highest quality health care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Boston. Thank you for being a valued member of our community – for extending your care and support beyond your immediate circle to reach those who need it most.

Only a few days left until the early bird tickets run out for the Fall Soirée! Make sure to get yours today. https://bit.ly/4fPmPlp The BHCHP Emerging Leaders Board is excited to host our city’s young professionals for a fun and meaningful night-out at the Seaport’s Grace by Nia – we’ll have food, drinks, a live band and silent auction, all to help us raise essential private support for the care of our patients. The event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow peers who are actively involved with giving back to the community and passionate about social change. To learn more about the event, our honorees, and ways to support via company sponsorships, please visit our website. We can’t wait to see you in November! https://bit.ly/4fPmPlp

Interested in running the 2026 Boston Marathon for BHCHP? We’re currently fielding a team of runners who will represent our program in this historic 26.2 miles and put up the good fight to raise critically needed funds to sustain our work caring for the unhoused community in Boston. If this sounds like your cup of tea, please submit your application by Monday, 10/27. We’re truly inspired to be part of this amazing event and cheer on the #BostonStrong spirit alongside you! Our sincere thanks to the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program for enabling us to take part in the 130th Boston Marathon - we can’t wait ✨ To apply, click here. https://bit.ly/3IzIgLj

Back to school season is here ✏️📚 And we’re sending out the best wishes for a smooth transition to all the kiddos and families, especially those who are in BHCHP’s care at our dedicated Family Clinic in Roxbury or other satellite shelter-based clinics across the city. Thanks to the generosity of Backpack for Kids Foundation and St. Ignatius Church in Chestnut Hill, our young patients are heading back to the classroom with stylish backpacks, fresh notebooks, and the supplies they need to for a strong school year. We’re so grateful to our community partners for their longstanding care and support of our work – it truly means a lot to our patients!

Hope you’re having a pawesome International Dog Day! We love our furry friends who visit us every Thursday morning to spend quality time with our patients residing at the103-bed Barbara McInnis House respite facility. Staff also benefit tremendously from being with the dogs as they seamlessly provide joy, comfort, calm, and connection. Our heartfelt gratitude to the handlers and doggos of the Boston Medical Center (BMC) Healing Pups for their continued partnership with BHCHP – we can’t imagine our Thursdays otherwise! 🐾💙 Pictured is Bitsy (chihuahua), Sully (bernese mountain dog), and Zhara (boxer).

Our Fall Soirée is back this November 17 and it’s an event you won’t want to miss! Join the BHCHP Emerging Leaders Board for a fun, spirited evening at Seaport’s Grace by Nia, where we’ll spotlight the generosity of Boston companies and organizations and their impact on the lives of our patients. There’ll be music, great food and drinks, and the chance to connect with other young professionals passionate about health care and social change. Get your tickets today at the early bird special rate! Is your company interested in getting more involved with us? There are several sponsorship opportunities available, and we’d love to connect with you to see how we can partner together. To learn more, please visit our website. https://bit.ly/4fPmPlp

Are you in need of some positive news today? We’ve got your back! As part of our #40Years40Voices social media campaign, do check out this inspiring story of Marcia Smith-Hutton, a Brookline concert pianist turned social worker who left a moving bequest gift to BHCHP. Marcia was born blind from birth but that didn’t stop her from living a life full of adventure, joy, and connection. We’re deeply grateful to Marcia for her generous gift to BHCHP and we’ll proudly carry forward her legacy of care and compassion. Read the story here! https://bit.ly/47CLJCO

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark Sox for Socks’ 20th anniversary this year! Our staff and volunteers were at Fenway Park earlier this month collecting socks during the Red Sox sweep of the Astros. To everyone who came with socks and donated cash during the games at our tables, we applaud your generous spirit and continued support to help our patients live with comfort, dignity and health. A special shoutout to our incredible partners, the Red Sox Foundation, NESN, and Gentle Giant Moving Company, for their longstanding dedication to BHCHP’s mission to provide high quality health care to people experiencing homelessness in Boston. This beloved sock drive is 20 years strong because of you – we're immensely grateful and proud of this effort! If you’d still like to donate to help us purchase socks for our patients, please click here. Every single dollar makes a big impact: https://bit.ly/46Z31tt

BHCHP's must-have to be added to your summer reading list: Our Spring Newsletter ☀️📖 It’s not your typical beach read – but it’s full of powerful stories, community updates, and real impact. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a quiet moment in the shade. Enjoy! Click here to start reading: https://bit.ly/462PnBm

Happening TODAY!! Join us at the BPL Roxbury Branch to take part in the Addiction Performance Project, a unique event that includes a dramatic reading of Eugene O’Neil’s “Long Day's Journey into Night” and community discussion on how substance use and addiction impacts individuals, families, caregivers and communities. BHCHP is co-presenting this event alongside Theater of War Productions, Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Boston Public Health Commission, and Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture. To register for your free spot, click here: appboston.eventbrite.com