Boston (One way in which the staff at the Pine Street Inn tries to establish relationships of trust with their homeless clientele is by encouraging them to have foot soaks at the end of the day. Afterwards, they are given clean socks and, if necessary, new shoes. The nurses have often found that over a period of time, their guests relax enough during these sessions to tell them what is on their minds.) 1999

Betsy Karel's 1999 black and white photograph, *Boston*, depicts two individuals, one man and one woman, seated in a room at the Pine Street Inn, a homeless shelter in Boston, Massachusetts. The woman is in the foreground and is holding a towel, while the man is in the background, both receiving foot soaks, a service offered to residents as a gesture of care. The image captures the intimacy of the moment, revealing a subtle act of compassion within a complex social landscape, showcasing Karel’s insightful documentation of social issues and the human condition. The photographer's use of black and white emphasizes the raw vulnerability of the scene, making the viewer consider the realities of homelessness and its impact on individual lives.