06/10/2026
Hear from our Executive Director, Carrie Coughlin, as she reflects on what "Beyond Shelter" truly means.
Boston's emergency shelters, Southampton and Woods Mullen, welcome everyone, including those with the most acute needs. For many guests, shelter dining rooms become day shelters — a safe place to be when there is nowhere else to go. That's why our support extends beyond the essentials. While beds, housing assistance, career assistance, and other basic needs are critical, so are the opportunities that bring joy, dignity, and connection whether it's a fashion show, a museum trip, or other experiences that so many of us take for granted.
These moments may seem small, but they can mean so much. They remind people that they are seen, valued, and part of a community during some of the most difficult and traumatic times in their lives.
As we get close to our fiscal year end on June 30, we would appreciate any support you can give. The needs are great and requests for support have tripled this year.
Visit the link in our bio to support Friends, listen to Carrie's full remarks, along with remarks from our keynote speakers.
