Green Street Center
Our Mission
The ACEDONE Green Street Center provides safe, dignified, and trauma-informed emergency housing
for individuals experiencing homelessness, while delivering comprehensive support services that
promote stability, health, and pathways to permanent housing and economic independence.
Safe, stable housing is the foundation for rebuilding lives.
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Safe, stable housing is the foundation for rebuilding lives. 〰️
Who we are
Located in Cambridge, the Green Street Shelter is an adult emergency shelter serving both men and women experiencing homelessness. Green Street Shelter was originally operated by Solutions at Work, which opened the shelter in 2021 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shelter was created to provide immediate relief for individuals experiencing homelessness, initially housing 50 guests and offering a robust array of essential services and necessities to support their well-being during a critical time.
In 2023, ACEDONE, a Boston-based nonprofit, assumed operations of Green Street Shelter. Building on the foundation established by Solutions at Work, ACEDONE continues to provide safe, stable shelter for individual adults both men and women while expanding support services and strengthening pathways toward long-term stability. Green Street Shelter was developed to meet the urgent need for individual adult shelter beds, distinct from family or youth shelter systems. It provides a low-barrier, accessible entry point for individuals seeking immediate refuge while navigating housing instability.
The shelter’s model emphasizes dignity, safety, and individualized care. Residents are supported through a combination of emergency housing and coordinated services that address the complex factors contributing to homelessness, including economic hardship, health challenges, and systemic barriers.
Our Impact
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Emergency Shelter Access
Provides consistent, year-round shelter for individual adults (men and women) -
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Housing Navigation
Residents are connected to housing search support, leading to transitions into permanent or transitional housing -
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Case Management Engagement
Individuals receive personalized service plans focused on stability and independence -
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Income & Employment Progress
Residents are supported in securing employment, benefits, or other income sources -
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Service Coordination
Access to healthcare, mental health services, and other critical resources
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