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  Administrative Office 1033 E. 26th St. Erie, PA 16504 (814) 456-8073 Hope House for Families 1033 E. 26th St. Erie, PA 16504 (814) 456-8073 Project Hope Outreach (814) 456-5670 The Refuge for Families 1027 E. 26th St. Erie, PA 16504 (814) 454-6088 Liberty House for Veterans 550 W. 7th St. Erie, PA 16502 (814) 874-3687 Rainbow Connection Thrift Store 1516 Buffalo Rd. Erie, PA 16510 (814) 453-4080 Homeless Intake Tracking System(HITS) 1033 E. 26th St. Erie, PA 16504 (814) 456-8073 |
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"Helping Hands to meet the needs of those less fortunate with compassion and dignity."
 Q. I’m being evicted. I haven’t paid my rent/lot payment. What can I do? A. Call your local County Assistance Office and ask for the housing department. (814) 461-2000
Q. I’m being evicted. I have to be out by tomorrow. What can I do? A.
There are several emergency shelters around town who can accommodate
you on such short notice. Choose the situation that best fits your own.
If you need more information, please contact Project Hope Outreach (814) 456-5670.
Q. I am a single father. Is there a shelter I can go to and NOT be separated from my children? A.
Call The Refuge for
Families (814) 454-6088 and ask for Chris.
Q. How can I get into subsidized housing? A.
There are a number of local agencies who provide subsidized housing.
The most common is the Erie Housing Authority.
Q. What is the difference between an Erie city section 8 voucher and an Erie county section 8 voucher? A.
An Erie city voucher can be used anywhere within the Erie, PA city
limits. 
Q. Is there anyone who can help with first months rent and security deposit? A.
You can try the: County Assistance Office’s
Housing Department (814) 461-2000. Or
Q. Where can I go to get Health Care? A.
You can try calling Community Healthnet Healthcare for
the Homeless (814) 454-4530 ext 269 and ask for Karen.
Q. How can I get a Birth Certificate? A. You may need to already have photo ID; Depending on the laws in the state you were born. If you are homeless, please contact Project Hope Outreach (814) 456-5670 for more information.
Q. How can I get a Social Security card? A. You must go to the local Social Security Office located in Erie, PA in the Highmark Building on the NE corner of 9th and State St.
If you are homeless, please contact Project Hope Outreach (814) 456-5670 for more information.
A. You MUST have a Birth Certificate to get Photo ID. If you are homeless, please contact Project Hope Outreach (814) 456-5670 for more information.
Q. Where is the closest food pantry? A.
Most food pantries around town are supplied by the Second Harvest
Foodbank of Northwest PA.
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There are several agencies who can help you with furniture.
Q. I am searching for a job, but I need gas for my car. A. You may qualify for a gas voucher. Contact the St. Martin Center at 814-452-6113.
Q. I’m leaving town. Where can I get a bus ticket? A. There are no agencies designated to provide this service. However, you could try calling local churches to ask for help.
Q. I have items I would like to donate. Where should I take them? A. We ask that you take ALL items to one of the locations listed below. From there we can ensure that the donated items will go to where they are most needed.
A. EUMA accepts online donations via Paypal. The transaction is completely safe and secure through the worlds best known online merchant service.
Donate to EUMA online with Paypal!
Q. What is the Home Team? The Erie United Methodist Alliance is proud to be an active member of Erie County's Home Team.
Home Team PDF Downloads Tear off Flyer | Tri-Fold Brochure
Preventing
homelessness and helping those currently suffering from homelessness is
like operating a machine that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year. The machine cannot stop even for a moment or someone who
needs help may get overlooked during that moment of down time. 
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