Shelter Services

West Philadelphia

People's Emergency Center (PEC)

  • Address: 3902 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone: (267) 777-5867

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: People's Emergency Center

  • Description: PEC offers emergency and transitional housing for women with children and parenting youth. Services include job training, early childhood education, financial education, life skills, and technology coursework. The center aims to provide a safe, secure place for families to live while searching for permanent housing.

Bethesda Project

  • Address: Various locations in Center City, Philadelphia, PA

  • Phone: (215) 985-1600

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: Bethesda Project

  • Description: Bethesda Project provides shelter, housing, and supportive services across 12 locations for adults experiencing homelessness. Their approach includes individualized case management and a Housing First model to support guests and residents in stabilizing and regaining their dignity.

Families Forward Philadelphia

  • Address: 111 N. 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

  • Phone: (215) 240-4800

  • Number of Beds: 65 individual rooms

  • Website: Families Forward Philadelphia

  • Description: Families Forward Philadelphia offers emergency family shelter and transitional or permanent supportive housing units. Their services include case management, counseling, employment services, and programs to help families transition back into the economic mainstream.

Gaudenzia House of Passage

  • Address: 111 N. 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

  • Phone: (215) 471-2017

  • Number of Beds: 100 beds

  • Website: Gaudenzia

  • Description: Gaudenzia House of Passage provides emergency shelter and supportive services for single women, including a computer lab, educational and vocational services, and community-building events.

ACHIEVEability

  • Address: 5901 Market Street, Suite 410, Philadelphia, PA 19139

  • Phone: (215) 748-8800

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: ACHIEVEability

  • Description: ACHIEVEability provides housing and supportive services for homeless families. Their programs focus on breaking the cycle of poverty through education, job training, and financial literacy.

Center for Hope

  • Address: Various locations in North Philadelphia, PA

  • Phone: (215) 232-1984

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: Center for Hope

  • Description: Center for Hope offers emergency shelter beds and supportive services for men and women experiencing homelessness. Their programs aim to provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals to stabilize and regain independence.

North Philadelphia

Center for Hope

  • Address: Various locations in North Philadelphia

  • Phone: (267) 570-3232

  • Number of Beds: Approximately 66,000 emergency shelter beds annually

  • Website: Center for Hope

  • Description: Provides emergency shelter for 700 men and 250 women annually, offering a safe and supportive environment with comprehensive case management and support services.

Bethesda Project

  • Address: Various locations across Philadelphia

  • Phone: (215) 985-1600

  • Number of Beds: Information not specified

  • Website: Bethesda Project

  • Description: Offers shelter, housing, and supportive services across 12 locations. Utilizes a Housing First approach to provide a safe and stable environment, individualized case management, and comprehensive support services.

Station House

  • Address: 2601 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

  • Phone: (215) 225-9230

  • Number of Beds: 99 beds for men

  • Description: Emergency shelter providing case management, a computer lab, and residential services for men. Intake hours are after 3 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Ark of Safety

  • Address: Confidential for safety reasons

  • Phone: Information not specified

  • Number of Beds: 12 beds (8 emergency housing and 4 for trans individuals)

  • Description: A shelter specifically for LGBTQ individuals, offering emergency housing and a six-month program with wraparound services like job readiness and financial literacy trainings.

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

  • Address: 302 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone: (215) 922-6400

  • Number of Beds: Information not specified

  • Website: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

  • Description: Provides three meals daily, emergency shelter for men, a long-term residential recovery program, and transitional housing for women and children.

Victory Shelter Programs Inc.

  • Address: 935 N. 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone: (215) 382-2938

  • Number of Beds: Information not specified

  • Website: Victory Shelter Programs Inc.

  • Description: Offers temporary shelter, case management, and assistance with obtaining permanent housing, focusing on transforming lives from homelessness to stability.

Kensington

First Stop Recovery

  • Address: 2414 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

  • Phone: (267) 344-5329

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: First Stop Recovery

  • Description: A nonprofit recovery center for those addicted to alcohol or drugs. It provides a 90-day recovery program focusing on a boot camp approach, without meth, suboxone, or mind-altering psychiatric pills.

Women Against Abuse, Inc.

  • Address: 100 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19110

  • Phone: (215) 386-1280

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: Women Against Abuse, Inc.

  • Description: Offers two 24-hour emergency safe havens for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Provides comprehensive services including legal aid, counseling, and advocacy.

Gloria's Place

  • Address: 3902 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone: (267) 777-5867

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: PEC Gloria's Place

  • Description: Part of the People’s Emergency Center, providing emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless families, with a focus on increasing equity and community strength.

Drueding Center

  • Address: 413 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

  • Phone: (215) 769-1830

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: Drueding Center

  • Description: Provides transitional housing and comprehensive support services for homeless women and children, helping them achieve independence through education, job training, and case management.

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

  • Address: 302 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone: (215) 922-6400

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

  • Description: Offers emergency shelter and long-term recovery programs for men, as well as transitional housing for women and children. Provides meals, spiritual support, and social services.

Project HOME

  • Address: Various locations in Kensington, Philadelphia

  • Phone: (215) 232-1984

  • Number of Beds: Information not available

  • Website: Project HOME

  • Description: Offers a range of services including housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to ending homelessness and alleviating poverty.

Center City

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

  • Address: 302 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone: (215) 922-6400

  • Hours: Three meals served daily: breakfast at 7 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m., and dinner at 5 p.m.

  • Website: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

  • Description: Provides meals, emergency shelter for men, and a long-term residential recovery program for men. Offers transitional housing for women and children at a separate location.

Hub of Hope

  • Address: 1400 Arch Street Sub-Concourse Level, Philadelphia, PA 19102

  • Phone: (215) 309-5225

  • Hours: To-go meals: Thursday through Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Website: Project HOME - Hub of Hope

  • Description: Provides meals and connects guests to services. Partnerships with Broad Street Ministry and Philabundance help deliver meals and other resources.

Arch Street United Methodist Church

  • Address: 55 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone: (215) 568-6250

  • Hours: To-go meals: Sunday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Website: Arch Street United Methodist Church

  • Description: Offers to-go meals every Sunday and supports the community with various outreach programs.

St. John's Hospice

  • Address: 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone: (215) 563-7763

  • Hours: Lunch: Daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Website: St. John's Hospice

Description: Offers to-go lunches and various other services for men experiencing homelessness, including showers, clothing, and case management.

Old St. Joseph's Church

  • Address: 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106

  • Phone: (215) 923-1733

  • Hours: To-go meals: Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Website: Old St. Joseph's Church

  • Description: Offers a meal program on Saturdays, providing to-go meals for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Also offers various community support services.

The Church of St. Luke & The Epiphany

  • Address: 330 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone: (215) 732-1918

  • Hours: Meals: Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Website: The Church of St. Luke & The Epiphany

  • Description: Provides meals and community support services every Sunday afternoon. They focus on offering hospitality and nourishment to the homeless community in Center City.