02/07/2026
Warming Stations in the Lehigh Valley
🏠 Allentown
River Crossing YMCA – Allentown Warming Station
• Address: 425 S. 15th St., Allentown, PA 18102
• Hours: Open nightly from September 29 to April 30, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Intake: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Services: Shelter, evening meal, bathroom and shower facilities, wheelchair accessibility
• Eligibility: Community members 18 or older experiencing homelessness
• Contact: 610-351-9622
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Allentown Rescue Mission (Men Only)
• Address: 355 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101
• Hours: Open all day during severe weather events
• Eligibility: Males 18 years and older
• Services: Safe, warm bed and meals
• Contact: 610-740-5500
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Ripple Community Inc.
• Address: 1335 W. Linden St., Allentown, PA 18102
• Hours: Open until 5:00 PM on Saturdays to allow transition into overnight shelters
• Services: Daytime warming center
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🏠 Bethlehem
Bethlehem Emergency Shelter
• Address: 75 E. Market St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
• Hours: Open nightly from November 1 to April 30, 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Services: Dinner (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM), breakfast to-go bags upon departure
• Contact: 484-379-6694
• Note: Requires vouchers from the Bethlehem Police Department at 10 E. Church St.
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🏠 Easton
Safe Harbor Easton
• Address: 536 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA 18042
• Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Contact: 610-258-5540
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Greater Shiloh Church Chapel
• Address: 201 Brother Thomas Bright Ave., Easton, PA 18042
• Hours: Thursday–Friday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Third Street Alliance (Women, Children & Families)
• Address: 41 N. Third St., Easton, PA 18042
• Contact: 610-258-6271
• Services: Shelter for women, children, and families
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🐾 Pet Shelter Support
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society, in partnership with CART, provides temporary emergency sheltering for up to 12 pets belonging to unhoused individuals. This service is available during severe weather events. Owners must register their pets at the Allentown YMCA prior to intake. 
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📞 Additional Resources
• PA 211 East: Dial 2-1-1 or visit pa211.org for the most up-to-date listings and information on volunteering at these locations.
• Lehigh County Children and Youth: Families with children requiring assistance can contact through ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
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