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Victory Programs Opening doors to hope, health and housing since 1975. Victory Programs believes that all people deserve care.

For men and women struggling with addiction, we are recovery;
For young mothers and children with nowhere to turn, we are shelter;
For people coping with HIV/AIDS, we are support;
And for those who were homeless for years on end, we are home.

🎃 Community, laughter, and fall festivities at the JP Recovery Center! ♥️We are so grateful to our wonderful friends at ...
10/14/2026

🎃 Community, laughter, and fall festivities at the JP Recovery Center! ♥️

We are so grateful to our wonderful friends at the Rotaract Club of Boston University along with members of the Brookline Rotary for their ongoing partnership with the Jamaica Plain Recovery Center!

From bringing fun with a community Bingo & Game Night Potluck to painting mini pumpkins together, these young leaders show us what real community connection looks like.

Shared moments of joy, creativity, and friendly competition help nurture healing, break isolation, and remind our members that recovery happens in community.

Swipe through the carousel to check out highlights from both events!

10/13/2026

💄 Shepherd House was transformed into a beauty studio once again!

Thanks to our wonderful nonprofit partner Give n' Glow, the women of Shepherd House gathered for a day filled with laughter, connection, and makeovers. In a incredible donation facilitated by Give n' Glow, residents were also able to take home bags filled with brand-new beauty and self-care products generously provided by Ulta Beauty and Target Store Watertown in Watertown.

For women rebuilding their lives in recovery, moments like these—where they are pampered, cared for, and celebrated—mean everything. Having dedicated time for wellness and self-care reinforces the warmth, respect, and dignity every person deserves.

We are deeply grateful to Give n' Glow, Ulta Beauty, and Target in Watertown for bringing so much brightness, generosity, and joy to our Shepherd House community! 💖

To the experienced LICSWs and LMHCs in our network: we’re opening a unique space for clinical leadership and mentorship ...
10/02/2026

To the experienced LICSWs and LMHCs in our network: we’re opening a unique space for clinical leadership and mentorship at Victory Programs!

As our dedicated post-master's staff provide essential care across Greater Boston, we are seeking Contract Clinical Supervisors to provide hourly individual and group supervision as they work toward independent licensure.

For 50 years, Victory Programs has pioneered dignity-first care across Greater Boston for individuals and families navigating homelessness, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and HIV/AIDS. By supervising our team, you play a direct role in elevating trauma-informed, harm-reduction clinical care across our programs.

Whether you manage an independent private practice or work within health systems, this contract role offers a flexible, impactful way to share your expertise, guide emerging therapists, and support health equity in our community.

📍 Click for full compensation rates, contract details, and application instructions: https://www.vpi.org/careers/

Have questions or know a colleague who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments below or share this post with your network! 👇

We are so thankful for our partners at B A L (Berry Appleman Leiden LLP)! 🧡The BAL team spent a great afternoon at The B...
10/02/2026

We are so thankful for our partners at B A L (Berry Appleman Leiden LLP)! 🧡

The BAL team spent a great afternoon at The Boston Living Center helping prepare and serve a hot, wholesome lunch - and dessert for our members!

BAL is a corporate immigration law firm focused on powering human achievement around the world—and we are thankful for their hands-on support in nourishing our community right here in Boston. At Victory Programs, we know that food is healthcare, and having helpful partners like BAL allows us to serve the nutritious meals that form the foundation of stability, recovery, and wellness for members navigating HIV/AIDS, chronic health conditions, and housing instability.

At the Boston Living Center, serving a meal is about more than practical nutrition. It is about opening our doors to hospitality, respect, and community. Volunteers like the team at BAL help make that daily welcome possible.

Thank you, BAL, for your time and partnership! 🍲✨

09/30/2026

As Victory Programs prepares to bring our proven family supportive housing model to 16 Williams Street in Brookline, President & CEO Sarah Porter welcomed neighbors, civic leaders, and community members to share our vision for the home.

Watch Sarah share how 16 Williams Street will offer single parents in recovery a safe, structured space to reunite with their children, heal, and build lasting stability. ❤️

Interested in learning more? Check out the link below for the full project update, renovation timeline, and operational commitments—or drop your questions in the comments below!

Building strong communities begins with open doors and honest conversations.

As National Hunger Action Month draws to a close, today—September 29th—marks Hunger Action Day! It’s a moment to go oran...
09/29/2026

As National Hunger Action Month draws to a close, today—September 29th—marks Hunger Action Day! It’s a moment to go orange and shine a bright spotlight on local anti-hunger efforts across our communities. 🧡

All of us at Victory Programs are reflecting on a month spent celebrating the profound power of community partnership—and honoring an extraordinary leader who has shaped the landscape of food justice across Massachusetts for three decades.

At the end of this month, Catherine D'Amato will step down as President & CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) after 30 incredible years.

Under Catherine’s visionary leadership, GBFB hasn't just distributed food—they have built a movement grounded in dignity, equity, and the firm belief that access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right.

At Victory Programs, we know firsthand that food security is essential healthcare. You cannot focus on recovery, heal from trauma, or build long-term stability on an empty stomach. Through our longstanding partnership with GBFB, our community health hub at the The Boston Living Center (BLC) serves tens of thousands of hot, wholesome meals every year and distributes emergency pantry supplies to neighbors navigating housing instability, chronic illness, and recovery.

With rising living costs and shifting assistance programs impacting families across our state, the safety net that Catherine and GBFB have built is more vital than ever.

Catherine, on behalf of our Board, staff, and the thousands of individuals and families who walk through our red doors each year: thank you. Thank you for 30 years of fierce advocacy, unwavering partnership, and endless compassion. You leave behind a legacy that will nourish our Commonwealth for generations to come.

As GBFB launches its next chapter, we invite our entire community to stand with us today:

🧡 Go Orange for Hunger Action Day: Wear orange, share this post, and help us shine a light on local anti-hunger efforts.

🤝 Support the Safety Net: Help support community meal programs and food pantries across Greater Boston.

💬 Advocate for Change: Stand up for policies that protect food assistance and strengthen emergency food programs.

Together with GBFB, we will keep opening doors to health, nourishment, and hope.

📍 Learn more about our nutrition and recovery programs: www.vpi.org

☕ Tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, and pour yourself a cup of ambition! Today - September 25th (9/25) is celeb...
09/25/2026

☕ Tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, and pour yourself a cup of ambition!

Today - September 25th (9/25) is celebrated across the country in honor of Dolly Parton and her iconic anthem, 9 to 5. Today is a moment to honor her legacy by living as she did—leading with radical empathy, generous support, and deep care for our neighbors.

Throughout her life, Dolly was a fierce advocate for affordable housing, healthcare equity, and ending homelessness. At Victory Programs, that is the work we carry out every single day across Greater Boston.

In honor of 9/25, consider making a tribute gift to support dignity, housing, and recovery:

➡️ $9 – Fuel essential daily resources

➡️ $5 – Support practical nutrition and meal programs

➡️ $925 – Help fund stable, supportive housing for a client in need

❤️🩷 Give today!

What is your favorite Dolly Parton song or memory? Tell us in the comments below! 👇

Nourishing the body, empowering the journey. 🥗Recovery and long-term stability start with meeting our most fundamental h...
09/24/2026

Nourishing the body, empowering the journey. 🥗

Recovery and long-term stability start with meeting our most fundamental human needs. Recently at the The Boston Living Center (BLC), members gathered for a hands-on culinary workshop focused on making healthy, budget-conscious nutrition simple, convenient, and accessible!

Supported by an intern visiting us as part of La Colaborativa workforce learning program, members learned how to prepare quick, nutrient-dense meal prep—including fresh jarred salads and customizable grain bowls designed for daily ease.

During , we recognize a vital truth: food security is healthcare. Equipping our members with practical skills to prepare wholesome, easy meals provides more than basic nutrition—it gives them autonomy, energy, and dignity on their path toward total health.

Huge thanks to our dedicated The Boston Living Center team and La Colaborativa for bringing fresh flavor, practical education, and community together under one roof! 🍅✨

What’s your favorite go-to ingredient or recipe for quick, healthy meal prep? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Recently, a team of 7 volunteers from Point32Health joined us as part of their regional day of service, rolling up their...
09/23/2026

Recently, a team of 7 volunteers from Point32Health joined us as part of their regional day of service, rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen at the The Boston Living Center (BLC) to help prep and serve hot, nourishing lunches to our members.

Equipping our community with fresh, wholesome meals provides more than nutrition—it delivers energy, connection, and dignity. That is corporate partnership in action—nourishing community and supporting total health!

This , we are reminded that food security and health equity are deeply connected.

At Victory Programs, total wellness starts with meeting fundamental needs, and we are so grateful for corporate partners who step up to turn those values into hands-on impact!

Thank you to Point32Health for serving with heart and standing with us! 💜

📍 Learn how your team or organization can get involved at vpi.org or connect with us directly at [email protected].

When recovery leads, joy follow. Between meetings, appointments, and the hard work of daily recovery, our clients deserv...
09/18/2026

When recovery leads, joy follow.

Between meetings, appointments, and the hard work of daily recovery, our clients deserve moments dedicated purely to joy, laughter, and connection. Last week, our Living and Recovery/Recovering Community (LARC) community hosted an extraordinary talent show—entirely conceived and led by our clients, with support from our neighbors at Women's Hope.

"You spend a lot of time working on really difficult things," staff shared in opening remarks. "You deserve a day where the only thing you have to worry about is laughing, having fun, and celebrating the future you're excited to wake up for."

From soulful music and poetry to theatrical performances from peer leaders at JP Recovery Center and heartfelt reflection, the stage showcased an incredible blend of talent from clients, dedicated employees, and program graduates who returned to share their journeys.

True healing isn't just about clinical support—it’s about reclaiming your voice, celebrating your gifts, and building a community where you belong. Seeing graduates stand alongside current clients proved once again that recovery is not only possible—it thrives in community. 💜

Learn more about our recovery community and supportive housing programs across Greater Boston at Victory Programs!

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404 S Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
02130

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16175410222

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