CCU, in partnership with local churches, is expanding it's Women's Winter Overnight Shelter into a year-round opportunity for emergency overnight shelter. It is a walk-in shelter. This shelter has typically been open each evening from December 1 through March 31. Beginning soon, this fall (2024), this shelter will be open year round. Please stay tuned for the opening date.
There are no program requirements for entry beyond being respectful and non-disruptive, and agreeing to abide by CDC guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently masks are not required however are recommended and available for all staff, guests, and volunteers.
For information on our Men's Shelter, please visit our Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven page.
Overnight Shelter For Women and Non-binary people
Open nightly beginning soon!
Daily Schedule:
Guest Arrival: 7:30pm–9:30pm
Lights Out: 10pm
Awake: 6am
Shelter Closes: 7am
Located at:
Grace United Methodist Church
216 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Shelter Phone (during shelter open hours): 717-877-4533
Shelter Coordinator:
Kendall Beverly, kbeverly@ccuhbg.org
How You Can Help
Volunteers Needed at Each Shelter
- For Nightly Intake/Hospitality: 7:15-10pm
- Donation Coordination
- Light Cleaning
Updated volunteer opportunities coming soon.
Donations Needed for Each Shelter (downloadable document)
- Items needed include food donations, cleaning supplies, and clothing. See the full list in the downloadable document above or visit our Amazon Wish List
- Give Financially
- Tangible Items Needed
CDC guidelines are being followed at both shelters. Masks are recommended for all staff, guests, and volunteers.
TO HELP...visit www.ccuhbg.org/volunteer or contact Nick Mucci, Director of Development, nmucci@ccuhbg.org
