Sixth Street Shelter – Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley

Phone: (610) 435-1490

Welcome to Sixth Street Shelter

A safe haven for homeless families with children in the Lehigh Valley.

Changing our community,
one family at a time.

Serving Homeless Families in the Lehigh Valley Since 1984

Offering 25 apartments, we are the largest family shelter in the area.

Need Shelter?

Are you experiencing homelessness? Call 2-1-1 now.

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You can volunteer one time, once a week, once a month – whatever is right for you!

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What We Do

Helping People Help Themselves

At the Sixth Street Shelter, we intervene in the crises in the lives of more than
100 families currently experiencing homelessness per year, showing genuine love to more than 200 children who need all the love they can get. Our love extends to their parents, too, as we do all we can to guide them to a more stable life in which good decisions are made, their ability to pay their bills is improved and they can get on with the lives folks like us take for granted.

Ready to become a volunteer?

Volunteer for Sixth Street Shelter and touch countless lives! Find out how the giving of your time and talents can transform the Lehigh Valley community.

The Sixth Street Shelter provides an essential service to the community as a place for homeless families to find a temporary home and help in preparing for the challenges of a difficult job and rental market.

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An iconic advocate, Martin Luther King Junior, wou

An iconic advocate, Martin Luther King Junior, would advocate that there is still a lot to do in the realm of providing affordable housing.⁠
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Our parent organization, @communityactionlv, directs numerous housing programs including Sixth Street Shelter. The Weatherization program makes safe, energy-efficient housing accessible for low-income homeowners. The Housing Counseling program provides education to first-time home buyers.⁠
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To learn more about our services, visit communityactionlv.org/programs.

This February, Black History Month, is a wonderful

This February, Black History Month, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate traditions and progress while facilitating more action to correct racial disparities. ⁠
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Our parent organization, @communityactionlv, tackles generational poverty affecting marginalized groups through advocacy, economic development, food justice, housing, and youth programs.⁠
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One area of action is here at Sixth Street Shelter where we believe affordable housing is a human right.⁠
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Consider donating TODAY in honor of Black History Month! Visit the link in our bio.

This week's Wishlist Wednesday is menstrual produc

This week's Wishlist Wednesday is menstrual products! We are asking for new menstrual products in packaging to provide residents with necessities that will provide them with safety and peace of mind.⁠
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Thank you!⁠

Our families experiencing homelessness come to us

Our families experiencing homelessness come to us from situations where they are couch surfing, living on the streets, or spending days/weeks/months in their cars with young children. They are a byproduct of circumstances beyond their control.⁠
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These families in our community need our help to obtain a fresh start. Last year, 71 of our families developed Family Service Plans based on their housing, educational, and financial goals.

Our parent organization, @communityactionlv, atten

Our parent organization, @communityactionlv, attended @senbobcasey and @jaywilliamreynolds' joint press conference discussing the transformative American Rescue plan in the @cityofbethlehempa.⁠
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Allocated funds of $16 million will address prevalent issues including affordable housing and homelessness, thanks to Bob Casey and @repsusanwild.⁠
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@jmrittle and the team at @newbethmin, an independent nonprofit providing food and housing, attended the conference and shared shocking statistics about the increasing trend of people experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.⁠
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📸: @calderonphoto⁠
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#PovertyAwarenessMonth

Sixth Street Shelter is seeking another Developmen

Sixth Street Shelter is seeking another Development Officer! This person will help raise funds for the Sixth Street Shelter, identify and cultivate donors, direct special events/projects, and maintain community relationships.⁠
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Work alongside Sixth Street Shelter and Community Action employees as we fight to end generational poverty & homelessness throughout the Lehigh Valley.⁠
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This full-time position works out of our Allentown location and includes some off-site work. @CommunityActionLV offers comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription), HRA, a 401(k) retirement plan with agency contribution, PTO, and more!⁠
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To read the full job description, visit communityactionlv.org/careers.

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