Housing and Local Shelters

Housing issues can have different origins. To help tackle this issue, United Way partners with other local, non-profits to provide the necessary assistance for those who are experiencing homelessness and need a roof over their heads, whether on a temporary basis or for a longer period.

  • Beyond Violence, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and safety to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; eliminate personal and institutional violence; and offer direct services, educational programming, and systems advocacy along with adult and child counseling.

    t: (570) 759-0298 (24/7 hotline)
    e: beyondviolence@verizon.net
    w: www.beyondviolenceberwick.com

    212 West 11th Street
    Berwick, PA 18603

  • The By Grace Women's Transitional Home, located on the square in Middleburg above the Labor of Love Thrift Store, serves women and children by providing emergency transitional housing. We also uplift and improve the wellness of each individual by offering additional resources and support.

    t: (570) 765-7301
    e: gccc1@ptd.net
    w: www.g3c.net

    99 Café Lane
    Middleburg, PA 17842

  • Haven Ministry creates a strong safety net for citizens in Snyder, Union, and Northumberland counties by providing a continuum of services that begins with basic shelter. Once crisis needs are met, programs are offered to foster self-efficiency.

    t: (570) 286-1672
    e: havenministrysunbury@gmail.com
    w: www.havenministrypa.org

    1043 S Front Street
    Sunbury, PA 17801

    Haven Ministry provides service to the residents in Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties.

  • The Gate House offers support and emergency services as a direct solution to families who are facing homelessness due to personal crises which may include, but are not limited to: abandonment, divorce, illness, accidents such as fire, flood, rent increases, or evictions. Our focus is to treat families with dignity and respect and to provide residents with an avenue to self-sufficiency.

    t: (570) 275-6766
    e: tdougher@gatehousepa.org
    w: gatehousepa.org

    21 Gatehouse Drive
    Danville, PA 17821

  • The Women’s Center serves the residents of Columbia and Montour counties and provides free support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and incest.

    t: (800) 544-8293 (24-hour hotline)
    e: womenctr1@verizon.net
    w: thewomenscenterinc.org

    111 Market Street
    Bloomsburg, PA 17815

  • Transitions is a crisis center serving Union, Snyder, and Northumberland counties that provides advocacy, empowerment, and education to victims, survivors, families, and communities to end patterns of violence and abuse.

    t: (800) 850-7948 (24/7 Hotline)
    e: shannon_f@transitionsofpa.org
    w: www.transitionsofpa.org

    120 S 3rd Street
    Lewisburg, PA 17837