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The Eliza Shirley House

Help them to break the cycle of homelessness

The Eliza Shirley House (ESH) which is centrally located at 1320 Arch Street has been providing housing for families and children experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia for over 30 years. The facility has security cameras throughout the building, both inside and out, to enhance resident safety. ESH is a case-managed emergency housing facility with 35 semi-private resident rooms for a capacity of 90 individuals.

Our goal is to ensure families are housed in a safe, secure environment, get help with their immediate needs, are informed about our policies and procedures, and made to feel welcome and supported.

Families must have custody of their child/children
Families must be experiencing homelessness

Our Services:

Recreational Programs

The Salvation Army Eliza Shirley House provides a multitude of recreational programs each week for different age groups. Families are encouraged to provide suggestions for what types of activities they would like to participate in while at ESH. We have movie nights, arts and crafts, game night, karaoke, Superman and princess parties, carnival night, etc. During the spring and summer months, we provide activities that take the residents outdoors, such as field trips to museums, water ice outing, sight-seeing tours of the city, and outings to the park. Also, a team of volunteers provide educational, recreational, and spiritual programming for our families.

Intensive Case Management

Intensive case management services are an integral part of the services at The Salvation Army Eliza Shirley House. Case managers maintain a manageable caseload, with both adults and children receiving case management services. Smaller caseloads allow staff time to develop strong relationships with the residents they serve. All new residents are assigned to a case manager within 24 hours of arriving at the residence. The assigned case manager then meets with the resident to complete a full assessment of the individual's strengths and challenges. Goals are established with residents focusing healing from the past in order to look forward to a brighter future. Our residents are connected with jobs, school, work programs, mental health supports, domestic violence, and/or drug and alcohol treatment programs.

Spiritual Growth

Eliza Shirley House provides our families with weekly church services, including Sunday school for children, Bible studies, devotionals, and one-on-one counseling, as requested. In addition, area churches provide donations to the women and children at the shelter throughout the year.

Medical Services

Thomas Jefferson University: Doctor with interns and nurses assess the medical needs of residents.

Drexel University: Doctor with interns and nurses assess the medical needs of residents.

Empowering Women's Group: Group discussion addressing stress, anger, shame, low self-esteem, guilt, and other presenting issues.

Hours of Operation

Regular Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email:
program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.