PENNSYLVANIA HOMELESS SHELTERS, FOOD PANTRIES AND MORE
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU CONTACT US:
DISCLAIMER
Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We do NOT receive any government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.
This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas affected by disasters . At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.
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If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.
Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.
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For those of you looking for employment through-out the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, simply;
2. CHOOSE YOUR STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY;
3. CHOOSE THAT STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY’S EMPLOYMENT PAGE.
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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.
OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
OFFICE CONTACT INFO:
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC., 201 STATION ROAD #258, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG
OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING
Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.
THANK YOU!!!
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10-11-26 UPCOMING LANSDALE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA CODE BLUE TRAINING INFORMATION
Hello All!
I hope everyone had a good summer. Now it is time to get back into the groove of Code Blue. How better way to do so than to announce the training schedule for the 2026/2027 Code Blue season?
All training will be done in Luther Hall, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA. The procedures, rules, and policies that we will cover will be identical across both shelters. So, sit for a shift in the Women’s Shelter, or a shift in the Men’s Shelter, or a shift in both (my favorite), you are covered for training.
Training schedule:
• October 17, 2026 at 10:00am
• October 21, 2026 at 6:00pm
• October 25, 2026 at 2:00pm and set up Men’s Shelter
• November 1, 2026 at 2:00pm and set up Women’s Shelter
Remember, many hands make light work
Housekeeping items:
Both Lansdale Borough and Trinity Lutheran Church are requiring Pennsylvania State Police background checks. These checks are good for one year and are very easy to get. Please email us at
codeblue@lanan.com with your full legal name, email address, date of birth, and your cell phone number (to get in contact with throughout the season). All information will remain confidential and will only be given to Trinity or Lansdale upon request.
If you know of a person who is interested in volunteering this season, please let us know. The more people who help out with this critical ministry, the easier it is on each one of us!!! They can come from any faith belief or religious background. All are welcome!
Shelter Locations:
Luther Hall, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446
The Wissahickon Park Office, 765 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or comments.
WELCOME BACK
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CODE BLUE OPEN LINK LANSDALE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA INFORMATION
ONE VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION UPCOMING
OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW, 10-11-26
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THE 2026-2027 CODE BLUE SEASON FOR UPPER BUCKS COUNTY, QUAKERTOWN PA;
Code Blue Quakertown will officially open 11-15-26 and end 04-15-27
I was in the meeting yesterday of local nonprofits and agencies…
Volunteers needed…
Volunteer training will be offered both Tuesday October 6th and Tuesday October 22, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8pm.
To sign up for volunteer training:
https://upperbuckscodeblue.org/ ;
then choose “Volunteer” and from that drop down choose “Volunteer Registration Form” and follow instructions to send that completed form over to upperbuckscodeblue@gmail.com
Also needed:
Donated prepared meals from restaurants – all the information is here:
Food Preparation Volunteer
Thank you for letting me update this important information!
Ann Martin-Frey
Founder and CEO
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09-18-26 DOYLESTOWN AREA, CENTRAL BUCKS COUNTY, PA CODE BLUE
HTTPS://WWW.CO2SSH.ORG
WHILE THEIR CODE MBLUE Shelter IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
THEY OFFER THESE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
See ‘Free Community Meal‘ page for information about off-season Outreach Meals
HOT WEATHER: Visit County of Bucks for up-to-date cooling center information
Bucks County residents experiencing homelessness
should call Bucks County Housing Link: 800-810-4434
Residents of surrounding counties should
dial 211 for resources and referrals.
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09-18-26 LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA CODE BLUE SHELTER INFORMATION
https://www.ahtn.org/
WHILE CODE BLUE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON – THERE ARE STILL MEALS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BELOW
9/18 To-Go Meal Delivered between 5-6pm (homeless prioritized)
9/19 Calvary Baptist Church, Bristol, 1:00pm – Dine In
9/20 To-Go Meal Delivered between 2-3pm (homeless prioritized)
9/21 Fallsington Friends Meetinghouse, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/22 Peace Lutheran, Bensalem, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/23 LACED at St. James Episcopal, Bristol, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/24 Assumption BVM, Feasterville, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/25 St. John the Evangelist, Morrisville, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/26 To-Go Meal Delivered between 12-1pm (homeless prioritized)
9/27 St Mark Zion, Newtown, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/28 To-Go Meal Delivered between 5-6pm (homeless prioritized)
9/29 Morrisville Presbyterian, Morrisville, 6:00pm – Dine In
9/30 St. James Episcopal, Bristol, 6:00pm – Dine In
For a printable meal calendar, please CLICK HERE
For information on Food Pantries, please click here
Those in need of daytime shelter can go to the
Homeless Drop-In Center
Monday through Friday – 7:00am to 4:00pm
The center is located at The Reach Out Foundation Building
152 Monroe Ave. Penndel.
Services include: Shower, Washer & Dryer, charging stations
along with light refreshments.
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04-10-26 CODE BLUE – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA
CODE BLUE WEATHER EMERGENCY DECLARED
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNLESS AN UNUSUAL WEATHER EVENT OCCURS.
If you are signed up to volunteer for Code Blue, we need you! Please let us know if you are available to serve during any of these evenings.
Anyone calling in reporting literal street homelessness can be referred/directed to the following shelters:
Norristown:
– Single Adults:
– Haws Avenue Methodist Church
– 800 W. Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401
– 8 PM – 8 AM
– Can accommodate small pets (need crate/carrier)
– St. John’s Episcopal Church
– 520 Church Street, Norristown, PA 19401
– Families:
– Norristown Salvation Army
– 533 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
– Enter before 10 PM
– Large metal door is the main entryway; must be able to manage 12-15 stairs for entry
Pottstown:
– Single Adults:
– Beacon of Hope (Adult Pottstown Residents)
– Must be a Pottstown resident and registered at Christ’s Episcopal Church
– 316 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, between 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
– There is a shuttle that transfers individuals from Christ’s Episcopal Church to the shelter which rotates to a different church location month to month
– Families:
– Pottstown Salvation Army
– 137 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
– Door is on the side of the building
– Enter before 9 PM
Lansdale:
– Single Men Only:
– Trinity Lutheran Church
– 1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA, 18964
– Opens 8 PM – 8 AM
– Single Women Only:
– Wissahickon Park Building
– 765 E. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 18964
– Opens 8 PM – 8 AM
Lower Merion:
– Single Men Only: (5 beds) – Rotating Locations
– Ardmore United Methodist (March 1st – March 31st)
– 200 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003
Upper Perkiomen:
– Single Men Only:
– Upper Perk Homelessness Coalition
– 777 Main Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073
– Pennsburg United Church of Christ, Annex Building
– 8 PM – 8 AM
These shelters are on a first-come/first-serve basis, and everyone should be reminded that the shelter stay is only provided during the Code Blue night, they will be asked to leave during the day, and they will be asked to leave once the Code Blue declaration has ended.
We also share code blue updates on our Facebook page, here’s the link:
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03-27-26 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA CODE BLUE
If you are signed up to volunteer for Code Blue, we need you! Please let us know if you are available to serve during any of these evenings.
In partnership with Upper Perk Homelessness Coalition our Code Blue shelter, located at 777 Main Street, Pennsburg, will be open to adult men starting tonight at 8:00 PM every evening during this extended declaration.
If you are signed up to volunteer for Code Blue, we need you! Please let us know if you are available to serve during any of these evenings.
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/theopenlink
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Those in need of services in all Counties and Cities should dial 211 for resources and referrals – this is NATIONWIDE!
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HAPPENING 11-21-26 FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER IN BETHLEHEM, LEHIGH COUNTY, PA
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QUAKERTOWN PA
PLEASE NOTE: BOTH UCC LOCATIONS THAT FEED 1ST MONDAYS ONLY START AT 6PM – THANK YOU!
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PERKASIE, PA
NEXT DATE MONDAY 09-21-26
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PENNSYLVANIA CURRENT CODE RED AIR QUALITY ALERT TILL SUMMER 2027
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION!
IF YOUR ORGANIZATION OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP IS HOSTING A COOLING CENTER THAT IS NOT LISTED ON THE 211, PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION SO TOGETHER WE CAN HELP THOSE IN NEED THROUGH THESE ESPECIALLY HOT DAYS!
THE CURRENT LIST, WHICH WILL UPDATED DAILY FOR THE DURATION OF THIS EVENT, CAN BE FOUND HERE:
TO SEARCH FOR YOUR TOWN, CITY, ZIP, IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER, CLICK “COOLING CENTERS” AND THE NEXT PAGE IS WHERE YOU PUT IN YOUR ZIP CODE TO FIND THE COOLING CENTER(S) CLOSEST TO YOUR LOCATION.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TWO (2) IMAGE SHOW WHERE TO CLICK AND WHERE TO ADD YOUR ZIP CODE.
IN ADDITION, HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. WILL BE UPDATING OUR “PENNSYLVANIA HOMELESS SHELTERS, PANTRIES AND MORE” PAGE DAILY WITH THE COOLING CENTERS INFORMATION INCLUDING ALL ADDITIONAL COOLING CENTERS NOT ON THE 211.
SOUTH-CENTRAL PENNSYLAVANIA
With dangerous heat on the way, here’s a county-by-county list of cooling centers and air-conditioned public places across central Pennsylvania where people can go to cool off
https://www.wgal.com/article/south-central-pa-cooling-centers-july-heat-wave/71933427?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawTEaK1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlbWczMXRjbDNxcDljakVsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmYBBMCkOTy230b2TTHI9VztWpvuzFTFTbOy9AFbisTA2lVQsW-yMHZmNWcI_aem_Ir8U0J-NgyeQcMo69zSvNA
HERE IS THE LINK FOR OUR WEBSITE PAGE:
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PHILADELPHIA, PA CODE RED INFORMATION
During very hot weather, the City can declare a Code Red to protect people who are homeless. A Code Red also affects dog shelter requirements.
For people who are homeless:
- Call the outreach team at (215) 232-1984 if you see someone on the street who needs help.
- Call 911 if there’s a medical emergency.
For pets:
- All dogs must have shade to protect them from the sun. If you don’t provide your dog shade, you could face a fine of $500 or more.
- To report a dog left outdoors in very hot weather, call the Animal Care and Control Team (ACCTPhilly) at (267) 385-3800.
Philadelphia Indoor Cooling Sites by Zip Code
Residents can find all of the identified Cooling Centers for the Heat Health Emergency starting July 15th below.
PLEASE NOTE: THEIR LISTING IS CURRENTLY 19-PAGES – PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK FOR UP TO THE MINUTE INFORMATION FOR YOUR PHILADELPHIA ZIP CODE – THANK YOU!
https://www.phila.gov/documents/philadelphia-indoor-cooling-sites-by-zip-code/
PHILLY Sites-July-15-17-2024
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC AND THE PEOPLE WE SERVE!
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07-10-26 FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH AND CLOTHING CLOSET INFORMATION, IN PERKESIE, BUCKS COUNTY, PA
St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ
110 N. 6th St.
Perkasie, PA 18944
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC SUPPORTS THIS MINISTRY MONTHLY WITH CLOTHING DONATIONS!
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Hello Quakertown, I wanted to pass on this community meal information to you. Please note that January’s meal was pushed back to this Thursday at 5:30.
Please note that these meals are sometimes dine-in, sometimes just for pickup, depending on the capabilities of the church offering the meal. If the meal is for pickup, it is first come, first served, and if there are no more cars coming for 10-15 minutes, the host church takes what is left to the Bush House, or other folks in need of a meal.
Be sure to check out
www.qtownhelps.com for local helps for local needs, including other community meals offered.
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PENNSYLVANIA UPDATED LIST OF SHELTERS
Cities in Pennsylvania
https://www.shelterlist.com/state/pennsylvania
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HAPPENING IN LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE HOMELESS
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LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CODE BLUE INFORMATION FOR THE UPCOMING WINTER SEASON:
Lower Bucks Code Blue
Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need (AHTN), operated by the Lower Bucks Code Blue Shelter, is located at:
January:
Woodside Church
1667 Edgewood Road
Yardley, PA 19067 |
February & March:
Calvary Baptist Church
(Fellowship Hall, not the gym)
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007 |
The shelter will open December 3rd through March 31, when the temperature is 26 degrees or below, including wind chill, and when we can secure 18 volunteers for each night. Guests need to be 18 or older as we do not take children. Visit the website by 10:00 am each morning to see if we are open or call (215) 550-3868 x 100. Follow AHTN on Facebook for more information. Doors open at 8:30PM.
AHTN has two 15-passenger vehicles that the volunteer drive team uses to pick up our guests and bring them to Code Blue. Bus stops are listed on the AHTN website. In the morning, AHTN’s volunteer drive team bring will bring guests back to the bus stops. Guests are not allowed to stay in the shelter during the day.
AHTN can assist with emergency shelter for individuals & couples when Code Blue is NOT open. For families, call Nikki Farrior at (215) 550-3868 x 101 for motel stay.
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Central Bucks Code Blue
Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless (CSSH) operates the Code Blue Project in Central Bucks County. The Code Blue Project provides overnight shelter when the temperature is below 26 degrees or there is a prediction of excessive precipitation. The Code Blue Project season runs from December 1 through March 31. The Code Blue is located at:
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January:
Our Lady of Guadalupe
5194 Cold Spring Creamery Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902 |
February:
Doylestown Presbyterian Church
127 E Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901 |
March:
St. Paul’s Lutheran/Doylestown
301 N Main St.
Doylestown, PA 18901 |
To find out if the Code Blue emergency shelter is open visit the website or call 866.390.0291 x 701. Follow CSSH on Facebook for more information. Doors are open from 7PM-10PM.
Year-round, CSSH provides other outreach and emergency services to our homeless neighbors. For more information and assistance, please visit our website or call 866.390.0291 x703.
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FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
All are welcome, meal is free and open to the community!
2nd Sunday of the Month- 11:15 -12:30 pmTHOMPSON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH1680 Aquetong Rd, New Hope, PA 18938No Transportation
3rd Sunday of the Month – 12:00 pm-1:30pmDOYLESTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHANDREWS HALL127 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901Van pick up at Warminster Walmart at 11:30 am4th Sunday of the Month – 1:00 pm ( Starting August 28, 2022)ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH84 East Oakland Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901No TransportationFor more information please call or email.866-390-0291 x 0, codeblue@co2ssh.org*AND EVEN MORE INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL BUCKS COUNTY, PAhttps://www.co2ssh.org/
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Upper Bucks Code Blue
The Upper Bucks Code Blue Shelter, operated by The Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks (AHUB), is located at:
December-March:
The Quakertown Masonic Lodge
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951 |
They are open when temperatures are 26 degrees or colder, from November 15 through April 15. To find out if the shelter is open or closed on a given night, or for more information on the Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks, visit the Facebook page or call the shelter hotline at 267-450-5191. Doors are open from 8:30PM-11PM.
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Other Resources
PAGE LINK FOR INFO: https://www.buckshousinglink.org/need-help/
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ALWAYS BRING THESE ITEMS WITH YOU WHEN APPLYING ANYWHERE
When you have these items with you, it shows the prospective landlord you are serious about attaining stable
housing. You will not waste time to go back there if you are ready in the first place. Be prepared to have to fill
out the application there and then!
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Valid Photo Drivers License or Valid Photo State ID Card
• Most Recently Dated Medicaid/Medicare Card
• A current Decision Letter from your local Board of Social Services Office Services or Social Security, Food-stamps, stating the amounts you are receiving.
• Should you be disabled, a copy of your most current Med-1 Form from your County Social Services Office or your Social Security Decision Letter stating your disability.
• Proof of any and all of the programs that you are attending.
• Hospital’s Charity Care Papers
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IF YOUR TRANSITIONAL OR HALF-WAY HOME HAS OPENINGS – PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SECTION 8 HOUSING LISTING…
CAN BE FOUND IN THE “TRANSITIONAL HOUSING” SECTION THANK YOU!
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WE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED WHEN IT COMES TO HELPING OTHERS!!
