Shalom House provides temporary shelter for displaced women and children. In addition to shelter, we help provide essentials including: a bed, food, clothing, health and hygiene supplies, and a temporary address and telephone number
Our Programs:
**Emergency Sheltering**
Shalom House is committed to emergency sheltering for homeless women and children, transitional housing for homeless women vet
erans and their children, and permanent housing for disabled, chronically homeless low-income women.
**Sharp Program**
For women considered “chronically homeless” as established by HUD and facing other difficulties due to physical or mental health, a history of substance abuse, or similar challenges. SHARP aids a minimum of 20 women each year, two-thirds of whom are African American, all are between 30 and 54 years of age.
**SHARP for Homeless Female Veterans**
For women veterans facing difficulties upon re-entry into civilian life. The SHARP Program for Homeless Female Veterans is based out of two rented homes in Harrisburg's Uptown neighborhood providing housing in a communal setting, and all the social services and support that Shalom House provides its other clients.
**Prosperity Center**
In collaboration with the Capital Region United Way, Shalom House now offers instruction in financial literacy, budget planning, setting goals, and expanding potential for long-term success for our clients. With other existing and expanding services, Shalom House is excited to be helping those we serve to become Prosperity Centered.
