Location: Samaritan Center, 380 South Main Street, Elmira (for intake paperwork); Homeless Shelter, 160 High Street, Elmira (for overnight stays)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm (Samaritan Center), Monday – Friday, 4:00pm-8:00am (Shelter), Weekends, open all day and night (Shelter)
Contact: 607-734-9784 (after hours: 607-732-5954)
- Chemung County Homeless Services
- Schuyler County Homeless Services
Our temporary dorm-style shelter, located at 160 High Street, opened May 8, 2024. Catholic Charities’ staff will operate the shelter from 4:00 pm until 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. The shelter will be open all day and night on the weekend. Residents will receive breakfast and dinner each day.
During “Code Blue” (temperatures below 32 degrees), those who wish to come for overnight shelter are welcome from 8:00 pm until 8:00 am, Monday through Friday.
Volunteers are also needed to serve dinner each evening. Please visit our volunteer page for more information or to sign up for a volunteer shift.
If you would like to help by donating items, please check our list of much-needed items for those experiencing homelessness.
For more information on addressing homelessness, please visit our Continuum of Care page.
The Second Place East Homeless Shelter on College Avenue closed on May 31, 2022.