Milagro House
Lancaster - Milagro House
Does NOT provide emergency shelter/housing.
Education-based program that provides services to women and children experiencing homelessness and poverty.
The following services are provided:
* Housing: Provides a safe and secure environment in which residents are able to focus on achieving educational and life goals. Their model includes a private room for each family and shared living space among all resident families.
* Education: Consists of two tracks: High School Equivalency and Post-Secondary. Upon acceptance to the program, a woman without her high school diploma will be enrolled in their on-site high school equivalency degree program where she will receive a written IEP (Individual Education Plan) and one-on-one instruction. A woman who enters their program having completed high school or previously attained her high school equivalency/GED will be enrolled in their post-secondary track.
* Life Skills: Provides workshops and resources for families residing at Milagro House including budgeting
669 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility: Women experiencing homelessness/poverty (includes doubled up), has children (or is expecting) and is genuinely committed to pursuing and completing her education
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Facility Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 509-1401
  • (717) 509-1404 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Monthly housing fee of $50.00 for families with an income
Intake Procedure: Complete an application, initial interview, educational testing (reading and math,) second interview, drug test (the application process can take up to two weeks to complete: Milagro House is NOT an emergency shelter)
Intake Requirements: Self (children preferred to attend the initial interview)
Geographical Area: Lancaster and surrounding area
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Milagro House
Lancaster - Milagro House
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