See "Dot", a documentary of our founder Dorothy Werst

Our Mission/Our Programs

Boston Share Network (BSN) is a coalition of volunteers, shelters and agencies who work together to:

• Assess the immediate needs of the homeless and poor

• Respond to those needs

• Bridge the gap between homelessness and a life of hope

BSN is a non-profit organization consisting of a coalition of volunteers, shelters, and agencies. BSN performs the following tasks:

• Fosters the sharing of resources and information among homeless shelters in the Boston area

• Provides financial assistance to those moving into permanent housing (Household Moving Assistance Fund)

• Provides financial assistance to those obtaining Massachusetts-issued ID cards (You Are Somebody ID Program)

• Provides funds in emergency transportation situations (Transportation Fund)

• Learns of the most urgent needs of the shelters and aims to fulfill them, picking up where grants and funding stop

These efforts are needed now more than ever! The shelters we currently work with and have contributed to include:

• Boston Rescue Mission

• Bridge Over Troubled Waters

• Household Goods Ministries

• Miracle Mile Ministries

• Rosie's Place

• St. Francis House

• Women's Lunch Place

For seniors and other older adults experiencing homelessness, Caring.com has provided this Emergency Housing Guide.