Sixth Street Shelter

Sixth Street Shelter

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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-m

05/28/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Mega Allentown to Sixth Street Shelter Day! 🎉

Thank you for helping us spread the word and amplify the impact of this special day. We truly appreciate your partnership and all you do for our community! 💙

📅 See you on June 7th!

05/26/2026

Planning to join us for Sixth Street Shelter Day on June 7? 🎉

We’ll have delicious eats from local favorites Take-A-Taco 🌮 and Blazing Ice & Snack Bar 🍧. You won’t want to miss it!

Make your plans now—we can’t wait to see you there!

05/22/2026

We’re getting excited for Sixth Street Shelter Day on June 7th! 🎉

Help us make it a great day for our community. We’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand. If you’re interested, sign up using our SignUpGenius link and be part of the impact! 💛

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AABAA2CA1F8C07-64004478-sixth

05/20/2026

We were so honored to welcome the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, PA's knitting club today! 🧶

After donating proceeds from their recent blanket sales, they had the chance to see how their generosity is making an impact.

The visit was made even more special by Ms. Emma (front center), who was there in 1984 when the shelter established its first building, and returned today to see how that work continues. 💛

05/12/2026

We’re getting excited to celebrate! 🎉

Join us on Sunday, June 7, for Sixth Street Shelter Day, a fun, family-friendly block party you won’t want to miss! Enjoy local food trucks, live entertainment, activities and games for all ages, and inspiring guest speakers from our community.

We’ll be sharing more details in the coming weeks, so stay tuned—but for now, be sure to save the date! 📅

Want to be part of the impact? Support the event by visiting: https://www.sixthstreetshelter.org/sixthstreetshelterday

05/08/2026

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight & Thank You! 💛

A heartfelt thank you to Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center for being a proud Sidewalk Supporter of Sixth Street Shelter Day!

Your generosity helps bring this community celebration to life, creating a day filled with connection, support, and shared purpose. Because of partners like you, we’re able to bring neighbors together while raising awareness for the important work of Sixth Street Shelter.

Photos from Sixth Street Shelter's post 05/07/2026

✨ What an amazing volunteer crew! ✨

A team from Liberty Mutual Insurance rolled up their sleeves and worked hard yesterday as part of their employee volunteer day. They cleaned apartments to prepare them for incoming families, sorted donations, organized closets, and even assembled new shelving.

We are so grateful for this incredible group. Volunteers mean so much to us at Sixth Street Shelter, and we truly appreciate everyone who gave their time to support our mission. Thank you! 💙

05/01/2026

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight & Thank You! 💛

A heartfelt thank you to Sunrise Abstract & Settlement, LLC, for being a proud Sidewalk Supporter of Sixth Street Shelter Day!

Your generous support helps make this community celebration possible—bringing neighbors together for a day of food, fun, and connection.

04/29/2026

Sixth Street Shelter Day is almost here—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

Join us on Sunday, June 7, for a fun-filled day of community connection featuring local food trucks, free activities for kids, music, and plenty of smiles 🎶🍔

This special day celebrates the meaningful work happening at Sixth Street Shelter every day—and the incredible community that makes it all possible. Save the date and come celebrate with us! 💛

04/28/2026

🚨 Urgent Needs at Sixth Street Shelter

Help us make our shelter feel like home 💛 We’re currently in need of everyday household and personal care items to support our guests as they take their next steps forward.

Items like pots and pans, washcloths, cleaning supplies, soap, razors, and lotion make a big difference in creating a safe, welcoming space for those we serve.

If you’re able to donate, your generosity helps meet immediate needs and supports our neighbors with dignity and care. You can find many of the items on our Amazon Wish List at https://bit.ly/42xtjQ7

Thank you for being part of our community! 🏠✨

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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