Community Resources

If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your home, you can go to an intake center and get help.

• Looking for where to go? Find an intake center. Intake center list
• Looking for a cooling center? View them here.

These resources are important for every Philadelphian to have. For more information on emergency shelter in Philadelphia, please visit the city’s website on emergency housing. While we update our website on a regular basis to ensure accurate information, we don’t have any additional knowledge about other non-Bethesda Project programs and their sites or hours.

 

Information about the Proposed Federal Budget & its Potential Impact on People Experiencing Homelessness:

As of 6/25

Bethesda Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services to thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. In Fiscal Year 2024, we received 65% of our funding from government sources. For those interested in learning more about how the Federal Legislature impacts our program funding and the lives of those we serve, see the resources below:

 

Quick links, numbers, and information for all community members:

Additional Materials and Information

  • This Quick Reference Guide is a handy listing of the many programs provided, described more fully in PCA’s web directory at www.pcaCares.org.

    The web directory contains more detailed descriptions of the programs listed here, as well as additional resources, including a comprehensive list of subsidized buildings and public housing serving the elderly.

    Information about resources is also available from the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.

    Other helpful resources:

    PHA Seniors Programs

  • Philadelphia's Division of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), published this guide, The Housing Resource Guide. This guide includes information on:

    Home ownership
    Rental assistance
    Emergency shelter
    Home repair
    Utility assistance

    and many other programs offered by the City of Philadelphia and other public agencies. It also answers the most frequently asked questions about housing and housing-related issues.

Bethesda Project led educational materials

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