Community of Caring
Community of Caring

EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN & WOMEN

Caring is built into our name, because it’s what we do.

For more than 40 years, Community of Caring has offered a lifeline for homeless individuals, providing safe shelter and critical resources all year long.

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OUR WORK

Offering help and hope to those in need

We are an emergency homeless shelter near downtown Erie, open 365 days a year for food, shelter, and other basic needs.

Shelter

Community of Caring provides emergency shelter to homeless single adults. We offer a safe place where homeless adults can get shelter and a fresh start with compassion and respect.

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Hot Meals

Three hot meals a day are served to shelter residents. We will also serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner on Saturdays to anyone in need in the Erie Community.

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Food Pantry

The Community of Caring Food Pantry distributes food three times a week. To receive services, people must meet income guidelines and live within our service area.

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Following a mission rooted in love and compassion for all.

Community of Caring believes in:

  • Treating everyone with dignity
  • Greeting everyone by name
  • Reducing risks from street life
  • Creating paths to stable housing and well-being

17,675
Meals Served in 2022
337
Homeless Stayed in 2022
10,000+
Nights Spent in 2022

More About Our Impact

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Crop Walk

Thank you to all who supported the Community of Caring Team at Crop Walk 2024. Taniesha Jones, Advocate Team leader at Community of Caring and the ladies of our Mary […]

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Community of Caring Bingo Night!

Community of Caring is excited for our bingo night on October 19th! There will be chances to win prizes like baskets and even a bike! The event will be held […]

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Citizen Participation Plan

Notice of Public Meeting July 15, 2024 10 am Community of Caring 245 East 8th Street, Erie, PA 16503 Community of Caring is an Erie based 501 c3 non-profit that […]

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A Great Time was had by all….. Art of Caring Fundraiser. Thank you so much!

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If you are experiencing a housing emergency,
call 814-SHELTER to get connected to temporary safe housing.

Services are given based on need and without regard to race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.