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Emergency Shelter

Project Description

The emergency shelters offer a safe place to stay for homeless individuals and families, while they receive case management and search for permanent housing. Emergency shelters are available for men, women, and families. The emergency shelters are located in Jefferson County.

What is Emergency Shelter?

Thirty days emergency shelter for those who meet eligibility requirements
Case management services
Assistance finding permanent, adequate housing
Assistance with applications for other services (such as welfare, training, employment, etc.)
Referrals given

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a resident of Clarion or Jefferson Counties
Housing Status: Homeless

Serving the following counties:

Clarion, Jefferson

Contact Information

Cheryl Craft
Homeless Services Coordinator
[email protected]
(814) 938-3302 Ext. 215

After hours
(814) 938-3580
800-598-3998

All persons are provided services without regard to race, color, religion (including religious beliefs, observations, or practices), disability, ancestry, national or ethnic origin (including limited English proficiency), age(40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), actual or perceived gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, lifestyle, political beliefs, union membership, participation or decision to refrain from participation in protected labor activities, marital status, familial status(only for housing), parental status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS or HIV status, citizenship, relationship to a person with a disability, possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) instead of a high school diploma, use of a guide or support animal or because the user is a handler or trainer of guide or support animals, stereotypes or assumptions, whether the person is a victim of violent crime (including domestic violence), or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Consumers will not be subjected to hate speech, and persons will not retaliate against an individual for asserting their rights to be free from discrimination, including harassment. This includes complaining about discrimination; filing or being witness to a complaint; assisting or participating in an investigation or lawsuit regarding discrimination; resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others; and requesting an accommodation for a disability or religious practice. This site was financed in part by a grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services under the Administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. The official registration and financial information of Community Action, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.