A press conference was held on Friday, August 14th honoring the life and legacy of Mother Mary Beth Kennedy, the founder of Community of Caring, on what would have been […]
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.
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.
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.
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
Thank You Mercyhurst Students!
Mercyhurst students answer the call “How can I Help?” during their day of service. They spent the day at Community of Caring assisting with organizing the food pantry and helping […]
Birthdays at Mary Rose Sanctuary
There is always someone to celebrate at Mary Rose Sancturay. Everyone likes to be remembered on their Birthday and the women at Mary Rose Sanctuary go all out to be […]
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.
