Homelessness
Offering emergency or transitional shelters to provide a warm, secure place for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Homelessness Information
Homelessness Services at The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
The Salvation Army is committed to providing long-term and temporary shelter and support to individuals and families in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Our local office offers a variety of programs and services designed to help people overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives.
Many communities have emergency homeless shelters to provide a safe and secure environment for unhoused individuals and families to stay while they seek stable housing. We offer essential services such as meals, clothing, and hygiene supplies. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
Beyond emergency shelter, we also provide a range of programs to help area individuals and families transition out of homelessness. These may include case management, job training, and housing assistance. By providing comprehensive support, we help address the underlying contributors to housing insecurity so that individuals and families can achieve greater stability and build a brighter future.
If you or someone you know in the community is experiencing homelessness, please reach out to our local office for assistance. We are here to help.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support The Salvation Army's local homelessness services:
- Volunteer: Share your time and skills to help with different activities. You can serve meals, provide child care, or assist with office tasks.
- Donate: Your gift helps us provide essential services to those in need.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Program Schedule
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Everyone is welcome to come to The Salvation Army to get out of the bitter cold, intense heat, heavy rains, or just to have a safe and quiet place to sleep at night. With every bed comes a nutritious meal and a clean shower. We operate shelters across Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware for single men and women, with some areas able to accommodate young adults and entire families.
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When you need a place to stay during the “in-between” phase of securing housing, our transitional housing program offers shelter until you find a permanent place to live. If you’ve been evicted, struggling with addiction, facing domestic violence, or a housing crisis, contact your local Salvation Army to find out what transitional housing options are available in your area. We offer temporary housing and support services for up to six months to low-income individuals, young adults, and families.
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We want to help people find a place to call home. When you need a more long-term solution, one of our permanent housing facilities may be a better fit. Our housing options range from supportive housing facilities for seniors to apartments for vulnerable young adults learning independence. We also have complexes for homeless adults and families.
Homelessness can happen to anyone.
As of 2021, approximately 11.6% of people in the United States were living in poverty. Housing insecurity is not limited to a certain “type” of person. It can happen to virtually anyone at any time.
Stats
10,075,059
nights of shelter were provided in 2024.
75,251
individuals and families received assistance and help with permanent placing/housing in 2024
302
Salvation Army Emergency Shelters across the United States
Give the gift of a safe and warm bed.
There are people in your community who need help putting a roof over their heads tonight. Your donation to The Salvation Army can help neighbors in need access homeless shelters all year long.
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