St. James Haven in Meadville, PA is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania. In keeping with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania’s mission of “unity of neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God without distinction”, St. James Haven provides a place of welcome, refuge, food and comfort for homeless men each night.
Join us for our October Drive-Thru Fundraiser Dinner!
November 19, 2026
3pm – 6pm
Come and enjoy pot roast with roasted potatoes & carrots, roll, and a sweet treat.
In keeping with the Sisters of St Joseph mission, “Unity of neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God without distinction,” St. James Haven, established by the Associates, provides a place of welcome, nightly refuge, food, and comfort for homeless men in the Meadville, PA area.
Help us continue to provide our guests with love, respect, and kindness as they get back on their feet. Find out how you can help with a donation or as a volunteer.
You can easily donate using our secure online form. If you prefer to donate by mail please make your check payable to St. James Haven and send it to
St. James Haven
P.O. Box 15
Meadville, PA 16335
If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 814-337-6082.
We regularly need volunteers to help maintain the Haven.
If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 814-337-6082.
Our guests come to us with very little. If you would like to help provide personal care and household items, please see our suggested items below. You can also download a printable shopping list.
At this time we are not accepting any clothing donations due to storage constraints.
St. James Haven does accept new unused socks and underwear.
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Through our Beyond a Bed series, we hope to encourage greater awareness, challenge misconceptions, and foster meaningful conversations about homelessness in our community.
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Share below! Your input will help guide future topics as we continue exploring the realities of homelessness and the role St. James Haven plays in addressing them in our community. ...
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