On the Ground, In the Community, With Love
For over 30 years, members of Torchlight have been on the ground — building trust, responding to need, and walking alongside the community. The Torchlight Engagement Team is the living extension of that legacy. We are frontline workers, deeply rooted in Boston’s neighborhoods, showing up with love, respect, and zero judgment.
Our relationships run deep, and our presence is constant. Whether it’s responding to crises, connecting someone to detox, handing out Narcan, or just listening to them, we are there, every day, because the community already knows us. From harm reduction to housing support, the Engagement Team provides life-saving, relationship-driven services where they’re needed most.
What We Do
Distribute Narcan & Overdose Prevention
Life-saving harm reduction support and training
Housing & Employment Assistance
Guiding people to stable housing, jobs, and basic needs
Warming Center Referrals
Connecting unhoused individuals to safe, warm spaces
Detox Navigation & Access to Care
Helping individuals take the first step toward recovery
Conflict De-escalation
Mediating tensions, supporting safety, and maintaining peace
Business & Community Relationships
Trusted by local businesses and service providers — we bridge gaps, not just fill them
Rooted in Love. Powered by Trust.
Our work begins with presence — being seen, known, and consistent. We meet people where they are with no judgment and a whole lot of care. Our team members often have lived experience and deep community ties, which makes the engagement real, relational, and restorative.
Want to support our outreach work?
From Nubian Square to Mass Ave, the Torchlight Engagement Team shows up — rain or shine. We rally resources, respond to crisis, and collaborate with fellow providers to support the BIPOC community in real time.
