Emergency Shelters

Providing Short Term Relief

Emergency Homeless Shelters both provide short term relief for the homeless & low-income. Usually there is a maximum stay of 3 months or less. Many of these shelters ask their clients to leave during the day.  Meals and other supportive services are often offered free of charge.

Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless
Emergency shelter for men, women, and families for 14 – 30 days.

223 South Main Street
Chambersburg, 17201
Phone: (717) 267-3669

Waynesboro New Hope Shelter
Emergency shelter for men, women, and families.

25 S. Potomac St.
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Phone: 717-762-5840

Women in Need – Victim Service
Domestic violence emergency shelter.

P.O. Box 25
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 264-3056
Emergency hotline: (800) 621-6660

Maranatha Ministry, Inc.
Cold weather drop-in shelter.
*Open from December to March 31 only.

195 W Loudon St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 262-2143