Hope Rescue Mission
Code Blue Program
Cold weather emergency shelter program that operates throughout the winter months. It provides emergency shelter for an additional 80-100 men nightly. Men sleep on bunkbeds in Mission gym. Program participants attend nightly evening chapels led by local church partners, immediately followed by dinner. Men in Code Blue also have daily access to Wi-Fi enabled laptops, laundry services, and showers.
645 North Sixth Street
Reading, PA 19601
Eligibility: Single, adult, homeless men
(610) 375-4224
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  • (610) 375-4224
  • (610) 375-4225 - Fax
Email Address: bruiz@hopeforreading.org
Fee Amounts: Service free of charge
Intake Procedure: See the Welcome Center at any time, day or night; preferably between 9:00am and 9:00pm. Participants will receive bed assignment and rules upon entry and will meet with the Intake Coordinator within one business day of arrival.
Intake Requirements: A list of rules are provided upon entrance regarding Code Blue participants' conduct, such as zero tolerance for violence as well as drug/alcohol use and contraband on Mission property. Rules participants must know in advances are: a photo identifiction is preferred, no registered sex offenders accepted and SSN must be provided.
Geographical Area: Berks County; Reading
Helpful Tips: Storage space is limited. Do not bring any luggage into the building.
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Hope Rescue Mission
Code Blue Program
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