SJCS Emergency Shelter
Providing Life-saving Shelter
We provide shelter services, a community pantry, day drop-in services, and low-barrier single residency housing for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness can access safe shelter, food, clothing, and community resources in Tompkins County, N.Y.
Our Services Include:
Emergency Shelter: Low-barrier shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Wraparound Services: Case management and person-centered support to help individuals create a plan to move forward and leave homelessness behind.
Food Pantry: Open daily to members of our community facing food insecurity.
Friendship Center: A community center where people can find warm showers, internet access, meals, and a daytime refuge from harsh weather.
Location and Hours
Location: 618 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 354-8990
Hours:
The SJCS Emergency Shelter is open 24/7 for community members seeking shelter
The Food Pantry is open 7 days/week
The Friendship Center is open 7 days/week
General Contact Form
Current Shelter Needs:
Non-Perishable Food
Personal Hygiene Products: Soap, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, razors, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products.
Clothing: Socks, jackets, new undergarments, hats, and scarves.
Linens: Towels, sheets, and blankets.
To make an in-kind donation for products or services or questions about volunteer opportunities, please reach out to Jeannine Goodrich, SJCS’s Community Engagement & Donation Specialist by filling out the following form to the right with your information.
Gift-in-Kind & Volunteer Questions
“I would’ve been dead.”
Jessica said, matter of factly as she described what the future would’ve been like if she hadn’t found the SJCS homeless shelter.
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