Victory Programs

09/30/2026

As Victory Programs prepares to bring our proven family supportive housing model to 16 Williams Street in Brookline, President & CEO Sarah Porter welcomed neighbors, civic leaders, and community members to share our vision for the home.

Watch Sarah share how 16 Williams Street will offer single parents in recovery a safe, structured space to reunite with their children, heal, and build lasting stability. ❤️

Interested in learning more? Check out the link below for the full project update, renovation timeline, and operational commitments—or drop your questions in the comments below!

Building strong communities begins with open doors and honest conversations.

09/29/2026

As National Hunger Action Month draws to a close, today—September 29th—marks Hunger Action Day! It’s a moment to go orange and shine a bright spotlight on local anti-hunger efforts across our communities. 🧡

All of us at Victory Programs are reflecting on a month spent celebrating the profound power of community partnership—and honoring an extraordinary leader who has shaped the landscape of food justice across Massachusetts for three decades.

At the end of this month, Catherine D'Amato will step down as President & CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) after 30 incredible years.

Under Catherine’s visionary leadership, GBFB hasn't just distributed food—they have built a movement grounded in dignity, equity, and the firm belief that access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right.

At Victory Programs, we know firsthand that food security is essential healthcare. You cannot focus on recovery, heal from trauma, or build long-term stability on an empty stomach. Through our longstanding partnership with GBFB, our community health hub at the The Boston Living Center (BLC) serves tens of thousands of hot, wholesome meals every year and distributes emergency pantry supplies to neighbors navigating housing instability, chronic illness, and recovery.

With rising living costs and shifting assistance programs impacting families across our state, the safety net that Catherine and GBFB have built is more vital than ever.

Catherine, on behalf of our Board, staff, and the thousands of individuals and families who walk through our red doors each year: thank you. Thank you for 30 years of fierce advocacy, unwavering partnership, and endless compassion. You leave behind a legacy that will nourish our Commonwealth for generations to come.

As GBFB launches its next chapter, we invite our entire community to stand with us today:

🧡 Go Orange for Hunger Action Day: Wear orange, share this post, and help us shine a light on local anti-hunger efforts.

🤝 Support the Safety Net: Help support community meal programs and food pantries across Greater Boston.

💬 Advocate for Change: Stand up for policies that protect food assistance and strengthen emergency food programs.

Together with GBFB, we will keep opening doors to health, nourishment, and hope.

📍 Learn more about our nutrition and recovery programs: www.vpi.org

09/25/2026

☕ Tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, and pour yourself a cup of ambition!

Today - September 25th (9/25) is celebrated across the country in honor of Dolly Parton and her iconic anthem, 9 to 5. Today is a moment to honor her legacy by living as she did—leading with radical empathy, generous support, and deep care for our neighbors.

Throughout her life, Dolly was a fierce advocate for affordable housing, healthcare equity, and ending homelessness. At Victory Programs, that is the work we carry out every single day across Greater Boston.

In honor of 9/25, consider making a tribute gift to support dignity, housing, and recovery:

➡️ $9 – Fuel essential daily resources

➡️ $5 – Support practical nutrition and meal programs

➡️ $925 – Help fund stable, supportive housing for a client in need

❤️🩷 Give today!

What is your favorite Dolly Parton song or memory? Tell us in the comments below! 👇

09/24/2026

Nourishing the body, empowering the journey. 🥗

Recovery and long-term stability start with meeting our most fundamental human needs. Recently at the The Boston Living Center (BLC), members gathered for a hands-on culinary workshop focused on making healthy, budget-conscious nutrition simple, convenient, and accessible!

Supported by an intern visiting us as part of La Colaborativa workforce learning program, members learned how to prepare quick, nutrient-dense meal prep—including fresh jarred salads and customizable grain bowls designed for daily ease.

During , we recognize a vital truth: food security is healthcare. Equipping our members with practical skills to prepare wholesome, easy meals provides more than basic nutrition—it gives them autonomy, energy, and dignity on their path toward total health.

Huge thanks to our dedicated The Boston Living Center team and La Colaborativa for bringing fresh flavor, practical education, and community together under one roof! 🍅✨

What’s your favorite go-to ingredient or recipe for quick, healthy meal prep? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

09/23/2026

Recently, a team of 7 volunteers from Point32Health joined us as part of their regional day of service, rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen at the The Boston Living Center (BLC) to help prep and serve hot, nourishing lunches to our members.

Equipping our community with fresh, wholesome meals provides more than nutrition—it delivers energy, connection, and dignity. That is corporate partnership in action—nourishing community and supporting total health!

This , we are reminded that food security and health equity are deeply connected.

At Victory Programs, total wellness starts with meeting fundamental needs, and we are so grateful for corporate partners who step up to turn those values into hands-on impact!

Thank you to Point32Health for serving with heart and standing with us! 💜

📍 Learn how your team or organization can get involved at vpi.org or connect with us directly at [email protected].

09/18/2026

When recovery leads, joy follow.

Between meetings, appointments, and the hard work of daily recovery, our clients deserve moments dedicated purely to joy, laughter, and connection. Last week, our Living and Recovery/Recovering Community (LARC) community hosted an extraordinary talent show—entirely conceived and led by our clients, with support from our neighbors at Women's Hope.

"You spend a lot of time working on really difficult things," staff shared in opening remarks. "You deserve a day where the only thing you have to worry about is laughing, having fun, and celebrating the future you're excited to wake up for."

From soulful music and poetry to theatrical performances from peer leaders at JP Recovery Center and heartfelt reflection, the stage showcased an incredible blend of talent from clients, dedicated employees, and program graduates who returned to share their journeys.

True healing isn't just about clinical support—it’s about reclaiming your voice, celebrating your gifts, and building a community where you belong. Seeing graduates stand alongside current clients proved once again that recovery is not only possible—it thrives in community. 💜

Learn more about our recovery community and supportive housing programs across Greater Boston at Victory Programs!

09/15/2026

Thank you to the neighbors, civic leaders, and community partners who joined us for our 16 Williams Street Open House!

This week has been all about building strong community connections across both Brookline and Boston. Earlier this week, we were honored to host local leaders—including members of the Boston City Council—for a guided program tour of our ReVision Family Home in Dorchester to share how our family housing models operate day-to-day.

Building on that momentum, it was wonderful to walk the 16 Williams property together, connect with Brookline residents, and share our plans for supporting mothers in recovery and their young children.

We appreciated the constructive conversations regarding our planned 10-family home, 24/7 staffing model, and commitment to being a strong community partner. We were glad to welcome State Representative Tommy Vitolo, members of the Brookline Select Board, local law enforcement, senior neighbors, representatives from the Brookline Community Development Corporation and Brookline Housing Authority, and local supporters. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, interest in volunteer opportunities, and invitations to connect further with neighborhood groups.

🗓️ Reminder: We are hosting another guided tour tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 16 at 5:30 PM at our ReVision Family Home. Invitation link included below.

Missed the Open House? We’d still love to connect! If you or your neighborhood group would like to learn more, schedule a walkthrough, or host a small community discussion, please reach out to us at [email protected].

09/14/2026

During National Recovery Month and Hunger Action Month, we celebrate every program, our dedicated employees, clients, and members working together to build a healthier Boston. Whether someone needs shelter, recovery support, or a warm meal, we offer care grounded in dignity, respect, and unconditional support. 💜🧡❤️

Healing and stability require options as diverse as the community we serve—which is why Victory Programs operates an expansive continuum of care across Greater Boston. 🚪

Across our entire network—from family recovery residences like Portis (and in the future, 16 Williams St.) that support families working together toward stability, to specialized residential recovery programs like New Joelyn’s Home and Victory House, to supportive housing like The Willows, and peer-led support at the JP Recovery Center (JPRC) —our focus remains on compassionate, low-barrier, person-centered care.

Together with daily nutrition services at the The Boston Living Center, we work every day to provide a safe roof overhead, a supportive peer network, and access to reliable meals so that long-term wellness and stability become possible.

As Rachel Walker-Zamora from New Joelyn’s Home wisely puts it, success isn't always a massive milestone right away—sometimes, it’s simply "just trusting the system a little bit more."

📍 Explore our full network of housing, health, and recovery programs with Victory Programs.

09/14/2026

Building strong, supportive communities starts with open doors and honest conversations.

As we prepare to host tonight's Neighborhood Open House at 16 Williams Street in Brookline, we’re grateful Brookline News for highlighting our vision to expand safe, dignified housing for mothers in recovery and their young children.

Replicating our proven Portis Family Home model, 16 Williams will provide 24/7 supportive housing, helping families heal, rebuild, and stay together.

Brookline neighbors & supporters: Join us tonight at 5:30 PM at 16 Williams Street to tour the space!

Upcoming Opportunities to Connect:
16 Williams St. Neighborhood Open House (Brookline)
Today, Sept. 14 at 5:30 PM — Walk the property and meet our leadership team.

ReVision Family Home Program Tour (Dorchester)
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 PM — Experience firsthand how Victory Programs supports families and operates our 24/7 family shelter.

Visit https://www.vpi.org/16-williams/ to learn more and sign-up to get the latest updates.

Opening doors to housing, health, recovery, and hope since 1972.

Victory Programs is planning to spend about 18 months renovating the home at 16 Wiliams Street before opening it to 10 families.

09/10/2026

✏️ As Boston Public Schools kick off a new school year, we are wishing total success to all local students—especially the incredible young people learning and growing under a Victory Programs roof!

Preparing our kids for long-term success is a collective effort. We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners at Life Science Cares and the dedicated volunteer team at CFGI for making sure our students enter the classroom with confidence! 🎒

CFGI volunteers generously hand-packed and customized 60 grade-specific backpacks—filled with essential learning tools for every developmental stage, from preschool through high school—for families across our residential programs.

During Hunger Action Month, we are constantly reminded that academic success requires more than just notebooks and backpacks—it requires consistent, nutritious food. A child cannot focus, learn, or thrive on an empty stomach. Food security and educational equity are deeply intertwined, which is why providing both daily nourishment and essential learning tools is central to how we support families transitioning out of homelessness and trauma. 🍏

Our community came together to celebrate this exciting milestone, including this wonderful back-to-school poster created for our ReVision Family Home! 🎨

Thank you to our corporate partners, supporters, and staff who work every day to provide our families with the stability, nourishment, and resources needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.