Ricky’s Project
Ricky’s Project is an OFFICIAL project of Boston Project Rebound Reentry Services, Inc.
Boston Project Rebound ReEntry Services
My name is Ricky and I was homeless. The staff at the Boston Project Rebound Reentry Services (Steve & Mike), helped steer me in the right direction to help me get my life back on track. And thanks to the hard work of the staff at both the Pine Street Inn & St. Francis House, I was housed. Thank God!
A lesson my pastor taught me many years ago has stayed with me throughout my life: “Always be grateful, and always give back.” Those words continue to guide everything I do. So, I wanted to do something special to “give back”.
Three years ago, I decided to put that lesson into action by organizing a Winter Coat, Sweatshirt, Jeans, and Sneaker Drives. The response was incredible. Together, I collected over 300 pairs of sneakers, 150 winter coats, 150 sweatshirts, and 100 pairs of jeans for people experiencing homelessness. But I wanted to do more. So recently, I set up a makeshift Lemonade Style Booth outside of a train station and started to collect SOCKS & UNDERWEAR for the homeless! Success!
Last weekend, I filled a shopping cart with socks and underwear and brought them to the front of the St. Francis House and at the Fountain at the Commons. Standing outside, I distributed the SOCKS & UNDERWEAR to the men who needed them most. It was my small way of giving back to a community that helped change my life.
I will always be grateful for the kindness and support I received during one of the most difficult times in my life. Today, I hope that by helping others, I can pass that kindness forward and remind people that hope, compassion, and generosity can truly change lives.
Project Updates
- Ricky’s Project Status Report(1)
- Letter Of Request
- Ricky’s Project Status Report(2)
- 9/30/2026 Project Status Report
Created 7/27/2026 – Approved by Board on 8/4/2026 Board Meeting (Page Updated 9/24/2026)