Allentown Rescue Mission
Emergency Shelter
52 emergency shelter beds for adult men. Provides opportunities to enter long-term programs. Also provides free meals, personal care items, clothing, shower facilities, laundry, phone and computer services for case management. All men wishing to enter the shelter are screened for any outstanding warrants with the police.

All shelter guests are required to leave the premises from 8:00am to 4:30pm and are instructed to utilized that time to end their homelessness. They have a 30 day up or out policy that requires that the guest obtain a job within 30 days to get extensions. Client can also go up into the transformation programs where they can receive a greater level of counseling, teaching, case management and a transitional job on their clean team workforce.
355 West Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Eligibility: Men 18 years and older with no outstanding warrants (No females, children, or males under the age of 18)
Hours: Administration: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Shelter: Monday through Friday, 4:30pm to 8:00am
(610) 740-5500
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (610) 740-5500
  • (610) 871-1149 - Fax
Email Address: info@allentownrescuemission.org
Fee Amounts: Call for details
Intake Procedure: Call 610-740-5500 ext. 313 to speak with Emergency Shelter Staff for instructions and policy/procedures. It is also recommended to call 211 and get a Coordinated Entry done which places individuals on the By Name List for access to various government assistance programs.
Intake Requirements: Photo ID (original plastic card is preferred but will accept photocopies or faxes)
Geographical Area: Lehigh, Northampton and surrounding areas
Helpful Tips: 1. Photo identification will be required for Intake
2. Walk up to the Allentown Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter door, accessed through the Court St alley behind the Mission, directly across from the Allentown bus terminal.
3. Press the door phone button and let them know they are there for an Intake and wait for a Staff member to come outside. If instructed, individuals may need to sit and wait.
Individuals will be interviewed by an Emergency Shelter Staff member and if eligible will receive an Intake.
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Allentown Rescue Mission
Emergency Shelter
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