THE BC FOOT CLINIC
Bridging a Critical Gap in Services For The Unhoused.
Why Foot Clinics?
Unhoused individuals in Boston face acute foot health issues, with many affected by fungal infections from communal showers, bacterial infections from wounds, and diabetic foot ulcers due to nerve damage.
At the same time, the relationship between traditional healthcare institutions and unhoused individuals is often fraught, leading these foot issues to go unaddressed.
Foot clinics provide an intermediate setting where unhoused individuals feel comfortable receiving critical care.
Our Approach
We believe that healthcare for unhoused populations should be dignified, relationship-centered, and trauma-informed.
At the core of our model is the foot soak, where we invite our guests to soak their feet in warm, soapy water.
The foot soak provides comfort, allows for foot inspections, and most importantly, is a setting where our volunteers develop meaningful relationships with our guests, fostering understanding and providing a place of real human connection.
600+
foot soaks administered at women’s lunch place
150+
unique foot conditions treated at women’s lunch place
100+
men treated in just 3 months at pine street inn
2026
opening a third clinic at rosie’s place
SAFE SPACE
Women’s Lunch Place
& Rosie’s Place
Women experiencing homelessness often avoid co-ed clinics due to histories of trauma and safety concerns, leaving critical foot health needs unmet. Our clinics at Women's Lunch Place and Rosie's Place provide deliver foot care in environments where these w
omen feel safe and cared for.
SPECIALIZED CARE
Pine Street
Inn Men’s Shelter
BC Coalition for the Homeless partners with Pine Street Inn’s Men’s Emergency Shelter to provide care in the South End. We are proud to predominantly serve patients with disabilities, patients who use wheelchairs, and patients who have served in the
armed forces.