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Sixth Street Shelter

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Sixth Street Shelter

Sixth Street Shelter assists families experiencing homelessness secure safe affordable housing

Located in Center City Allentown, Sixth Street Shelter provides safe, short-term housing for families of any configuration (including those with fathers and teenaged boys, multi-generational families, and those from the LGBTQ+ community) experiencing homelessness. The property has 25 private apartments, a Family Resource Center, playground, and full-choice food pantry for residents. Our 18-to 24-month transitional housing programs in Allentown and Easton make it possible for parents to pursue educational or vocational training while working towards self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. We believe that education and job training play an important and valuable role in helping families thrive while also ending the cycle of generational poverty. Sixth Street Shelter is a program of Community Action Lehigh Valley.

10/02/2026

🏠 Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff at Cedar Crest College for donating supplies for our Welcome Home Kits!

These special kits are given to families as they transition from the shelter into stable housing. Each kit includes cleaning supplies, a small appliance such as an air fryer or crock pot, and a gift card so families can enjoy their first dinner in their new home.

In addition to the supplies, students wrote heartfelt notes for the families, adding an extra touch of encouragement and support during this exciting new chapter.

Welcome Home Kits are a meaningful way to help families get settled and feel at home. To learn more about sponsoring a kit, visit: https://www.sixthstreetshelter.org/donate-supplies

09/09/2026

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Looking for a simple way to make a difference? The Sixth Street Shelter is currently in need of a few essential items for our families:

🛏️ Twin-size Bed-in-a-Bag Sets
🛌 Pillows
🍳 7-Piece Mainstays Pots & Pans Sets

✅ All items must be new.

You can purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/05cn2RMS

Prefer to drop off donations in person? You can deliver items to the Shelter on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thank you for your support! 🌟

09/02/2026

☀️ Our families had a wonderful time at our Back-to-School Barbecue a few weeks ago at the Sixth Street Shelter!

Thanks to our incredible staff, families enjoyed delicious food and plenty of fun, including water balloons, bubbles, and activities for the kids. And because of the generosity of our community, our students headed back to school with the supplies they needed to start the year strong.

It was the perfect way to wrap up summer, and we can't wait to see all our kiddos learn, grow, and achieve great things this school year! ✏️🎒

08/31/2026

📊 Did you know?

The Sixth Street Shelter served 75 families in the last year. Behind that number are parents, children, and individuals who found safety, support, and a path toward stable housing. ❤️

Help us continue providing shelter, support, and hope to local families. Learn how you can get involved at https://www.sixthstreetshelter.org/

08/28/2026

Last Friday, we received a sweet surprise from SweetShot Cakery!

Thank you so much for the delicious cupcakes! They were the perfect addition to our Back-to-School barbecue for our families! 🧁

08/26/2026

🎒 Happy Back-to-School Week!

A special thank you to our friends at the Sai Sahara Foundation in Allentown for collecting and donating school supplies for our kiddos, and to the Target Allentown Store for providing gift cards that helped ensure every student had what they needed for the first day of class.

Wishing all students, families, and educators a wonderful first week back to school! 🍎✏️

08/21/2026

Looking for a way to give back? ❤️

The Sixth Street Shelter, a program of Community Action Lehigh Valley, is currently in need of the following items for the families we serve:

• Pot and pan sets (7-piece, Mainstay brand)
• Comforters
• Pillows
• Cotton balls
• First aid kits
• Women's razors
• Mops

Many of these essential items are provided to every family when they enter the shelter and go with them as they transition into permanent housing.

Your donation can help families start their next chapter with dignity and the basic household items they need. Thank you for supporting our neighbors on their journey toward stability. 💙

08/14/2026

🎒 It's almost time for the start of school, and we need your help collecting needed items for the families at the Sixth Street Shelter.

The kiddos at the shelter will need backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils, notebooks, folders, water bottles, and disinfecting wipes to start off the new school year. ✏️

All donations can be dropped off at the Shelter on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Thank you for supporting our families. ❤️

08/12/2026

🎉 We are very happy to welcome our two new staff members at the Sixth Street Shelter, Lisbeth and Santiago!

Lisbeth Santos brings 16 years of experience in early childhood education and family support to her role as Family Engagement Coach at the shelter. Her past experience includes early childhood education and family advocacy. Outside of work, Lisbeth loves spending time with her family, cooking traditional Puerto Rican meals, and visiting different family-owned coffee shops.

Santiago Daza brings 5 years of combined experience in Benefit/Supports Coordination and Patient Advocacy to his role as Housing Specialist at the Sixth Street Shelter. His case management background has included empowering and advocating for individuals and families in desperate need of medical and personal services to better assist independent living in their respective communities. Outside of work, he loves spending time on his hobbies, enjoys time with his family, and thoroughly enjoys culturally rich meals and visiting different family-owned restaurants or antique stores.

Please help us welcome them to the Sixth Street Shelter team!

07/29/2026

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Looking for a simple way to support families staying at the Sixth Street Shelter? We're currently in need of the following items:

🛏️ Blankets
🛏️ Pillows
🍳 Pots & pans
🧼 Dish soap
🗑️ 13-gallon garbage bags

All donations can be dropped off at the Shelter on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Thank you for supporting our families. ❤️

Address

219 N 6th Street
Allentown, PA
18102

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16104351490

Website

https://sixthstreetshelter.caclv.org/

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