We are Philly House.
Philly’s largest and longest-running homeless shelter for men.
With 145+ years of experience, we are the second oldest homeless mission in the country and the oldest in Pennsylvania, housing some 220 men each night. More than just a meal and a bed, we build relationships with our guests to give them hope and reorient their lives.
Our Christian faith is the foundation of everything we do and compels us to treat everyone—our guests, volunteers and donors—with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Sponsor a bed for one night for $25 a month and make a lasting difference in a man's journey to transformation.
Wondering what a $25 monthly gift can really do?
By sponsoring a bed, you're providing more than just a place to rest and replenish—you're offering hope and a brighter future. A safe night's rest and 3 full meals in a supportive environment can be the spark that ignites growth, healing and transformation.
You'll also receive exclusive access to our resource library to deepen your understanding of Philly House's mission, gain insight into the realities of homelessness and poverty, and learn how to have meaningful conversations with your family and friends about these challenges.
Learn more about how you can help make life transformation possible with a $25/month gift.
Stories of Hope
More than just a safe space, warm bed and a hot meal, we empower everyone we serve, activating their God-given potential for life transformation.
“I am a good person that has done stupid things. All these things make me the person I am today and I’m trying to turn it all around.”
“I certainly never expected to find a place to belong with nice people who care for me.”
“This place has changed a lot for the better…I study the Bible seven days a week.”
The Need
For over 145 years, Philly House has been a physical and spiritual sanctuary, empowering those in need of food, shelter and hope in Philadelphia. A living legacy of John Wanamaker, we activate others’ God-given potential by serving the homeless, hungry and hurting through a wide range of loving, compassion-based programs and services.
As the city’s largest and longest-running shelter, Philly House provides a safe, clean refuge off the streets along with deep, intentional engagement to see a long-term impact.
In 2024, we sheltered 2,042* unique individual men experiencing homelessness - which represents 30% of all homeless men sheltered in the entire City of Philadelphia.
*according to Philadelphia’s Homeless Management Information System.
2,042
Number of single men sheltered at Philly House in 2024
132
The average number of beds occupied each night in 2024
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