Through our mission, we work "to find and care for the abandoned poor and to be family with those who have none."

Bethesda Project is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, housing and supportive services across 15 locations to adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Here, our guests and residents experience safe environment — and most importantly — a home where they can stabilize, regain their dignity and self-worth, and find community.

At Bethesda Project, we meet people where they are.

Bethesda Project operates a continuum of care throughout Center City Philadelphia utilizing a Housing First approach that minimizes barriers to access and allows each individual to take their own journey of healing at one's own pace. We also provide guests and residents with individualized case management which helps guests and residents become more stably housed and increase their overall independence.

Meet the members of our community, learn more about their journeys, and see our impact.

Photo credit: Bryan Lathrop

Photo credit: Bryan Lathrop

 
We provide permanent housing and emergency shelter for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

We provide permanent housing and emergency shelter for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

You can support Bethesda Project by providing meals, donating items from our Amazon wishlist, and more!

You can support Bethesda Project by providing meals, donating items from our Amazon wishlist, and more!

A $100 gift today provides one week of shelter for guests and residents.

A $100 gift today provides one week of shelter for guests and residents.

Volunteer your time — on-site or virtually! — to support members of the homeless community that we serve.

Volunteer your time — on-site or virtually! — to support members of the homeless community that we serve.

Looking for resources for yourself or someone you know who is experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia? Check our these resources.

Looking for resources for yourself or someone you know who is experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia? Check our these resources.

 

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📸 snaps from bingo today at Bethesda Project Bainbridge💙
📸 snaps from bingo today at Bethesda Project Bainbridge💙
In honor of 9/11 Day of Service we hosted a donation drive with our community friends @salarmyphilly @phillyhomeless at @therailpark! Thank you to the Rail Park for hosting this event. 💙
In honor of 9/11 Day of Service we hosted a donation drive with our community friends @salarmyphilly @phillyhomeless at @therailpark! Thank you to the Rail Park for hosting this event. 💙
Can you believe it's only ONE month out from 5k weekend? ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're running, walking, or just here for the food at the Celebration Block Party - we are excited! 🤗⁠ ⁠ Want to learn how you can get involved and make an impact? Visit https://ru
Can you believe it's only ONE month out from 5k weekend? ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're running, walking, or just here for the food at the Celebration Block Party - we are excited! 🤗⁠ ⁠ Want to learn how you can get involved and make an impact? Visit https://runsignup.com/homerun5k or go to the link in our bio. ⁠
We 🍁fall🍁 in love with every group of volunteers who come help out at our sites!⁠ ⁠ Looking to get involved? Let's make it happen! Email communitylife@bethesdaproject.org!
We 🍁fall🍁 in love with every group of volunteers who come help out at our sites!⁠ ⁠ Looking to get involved? Let's make it happen! Email communitylife@bethesdaproject.org!
$35,000. That's our fundraising goal this year for the Home Run 5k. We can only get there with help from members of our Bethesda Project family! ⁠ ⁠ Learn how you can get involved today! Visit the link in our bio or https://runsignup.com/homerun5k.
$35,000. That's our fundraising goal this year for the Home Run 5k. We can only get there with help from members of our Bethesda Project family! ⁠ ⁠ Learn how you can get involved today! Visit the link in our bio or https://runsignup.com/homerun5k.
Supporting our guests and residents with their goals, whatever those goals are, is something we are passionate about. ⁠ ⁠ Help us continue our important work - sign up for our Home Run 5k! All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting i
Supporting our guests and residents with their goals, whatever those goals are, is something we are passionate about. ⁠ ⁠ Help us continue our important work - sign up for our Home Run 5k! All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more by visiting https://runsignup.com/homerun5k or clicking the link in our bio.
Educators in action: volunteer mode!Thanks teachers and staff from @malvernprep for dropping in last week 💙
Educators in action: volunteer mode!Thanks teachers and staff from @malvernprep for dropping in last week 💙
JUST DROPPED - 5k Postcards coming to your mailbox and seen in local businesses around South Philly!⁠ ⁠ Have you been looking for a way to get more involved in the community? We've got an offer you can't refuse 😉😉. Sign up for our Home Run 5k! All
JUST DROPPED - 5k Postcards coming to your mailbox and seen in local businesses around South Philly!⁠ ⁠ Have you been looking for a way to get more involved in the community? We've got an offer you can't refuse 😉😉. Sign up for our Home Run 5k! All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more by visiting https://runsignup.com/homerun5k or clicking the link in our bio.
August slipped away into a moment in time ☺️☺️ however we will remember the impact these wonderful volunteers from @saintjosephs made for forever!
August slipped away into a moment in time ☺️☺️ however we will remember the impact these wonderful volunteers from @saintjosephs made for forever!
When we say 'any dollar amount makes a difference' we MEAN it! ⁠ Have you signed up for our Home Run 5k yet? All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness⁠ The race this year has a $40 registration
When we say 'any dollar amount makes a difference' we MEAN it! ⁠ Have you signed up for our Home Run 5k yet? All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness⁠ The race this year has a $40 registration fee with no required fundraising minimum, however; fundraising is still strongly encouraged. There are so many ways you can get involved in the 5k this year, click the link in our bio for more info!⁠
Call up the Art Museum and let them know we have a masterpiece ready for them to put on display - this picture! Anytime a group of volunteers get together to help out at a Bethesda Project site, it’s a beautiful thing. ☺️ Thank you @mandt_ban
Call up the Art Museum and let them know we have a masterpiece ready for them to put on display - this picture! Anytime a group of volunteers get together to help out at a Bethesda Project site, it’s a beautiful thing. ☺️ Thank you @mandt_bank 💙💚
Wondering how the funds raised during the Home Run 5k make a direct impact? All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness, which directly help folks like Billy. 🙂⁠ ⁠ The race this year has a $40 re
Wondering how the funds raised during the Home Run 5k make a direct impact? All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness, which directly help folks like Billy. 🙂⁠ ⁠ The race this year has a $40 registration fee with no required fundraising minimum, however; fundraising is still strongly encouraged. There are so many ways you can get involved in the 5k this year, click the link in our bio for more info!⁠
📸 snaps from bingo today at Bethesda Project Bainbridge💙 In honor of 9/11 Day of Service we hosted a donation drive with our community friends @salarmyphilly @phillyhomeless at @therailpark! Thank you to the Rail Park for hosting this event. 💙 Can you believe it's only ONE month out from 5k weekend? ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're running, walking, or just here for the food at the Celebration Block Party - we are excited! 🤗⁠ ⁠ Want to learn how you can get involved and make an impact? Visit https://ru We 🍁fall🍁 in love with every group of volunteers who come help out at our sites!⁠ ⁠ Looking to get involved? Let's make it happen! Email communitylife@bethesdaproject.org! $35,000. That's our fundraising goal this year for the Home Run 5k. We can only get there with help from members of our Bethesda Project family! ⁠ ⁠ Learn how you can get involved today! Visit the link in our bio or https://runsignup.com/homerun5k. Supporting our guests and residents with their goals, whatever those goals are, is something we are passionate about. ⁠ ⁠ Help us continue our important work - sign up for our Home Run 5k! All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting i Educators in action: volunteer mode!Thanks teachers and staff from @malvernprep for dropping in last week 💙 JUST DROPPED - 5k Postcards coming to your mailbox and seen in local businesses around South Philly!⁠ ⁠ Have you been looking for a way to get more involved in the community? We've got an offer you can't refuse 😉😉. Sign up for our Home Run 5k! All August slipped away into a moment in time ☺️☺️ however we will remember the impact these wonderful volunteers from @saintjosephs made for forever! When we say 'any dollar amount makes a difference' we MEAN it! ⁠ Have you signed up for our Home Run 5k yet? All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness⁠ The race this year has a $40 registration Call up the Art Museum and let them know we have a masterpiece ready for them to put on display - this picture! Anytime a group of volunteers get together to help out at a Bethesda Project site, it’s a beautiful thing. ☺️ Thank you @mandt_ban Wondering how the funds raised during the Home Run 5k make a direct impact? All proceeds support our programs and operations benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness, which directly help folks like Billy. 🙂⁠ ⁠ The race this year has a $40 re
 

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