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Support St. James Haven during Crawford Gives August 24 – 27! A portion of donations are matched to provide even more support to our mission!

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Restoring Hope and Offering Dignity to Men in Need

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St. James Haven — Responding to a Need

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 St. James Haven’s July Drive-Thru Dinner sponsored by Armstrong!

 Date: Thursday, July 17th
Time: 3-6 PM

We are serving hot dogs with chili sauce, cheeseburgers, watermelon, chips, and a sweet treat.

Cost is a donation amount of your choice.

SAVE THE DATE! Crawford Gives is Coming!

August 12-15, 2025

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St. James Haven

  • Accommodates up to 14 men each night.
  • Provides a clean, dry shelter and comfortable bed.
  • Offers a nutritious meal each evening, provided by local donors.
  • Works closely with local police, housing and mental health agencies.
  • Is staffed by two resident managers.
  • Is open 365 days/year from 6pm—8am.
  • Is financially supported primarily by public and private donations.
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Our Mission

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.

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We’re looking for sponsors for our Sound Off for St. James Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20th!

Your sponsorship directly supports the mission of St. James Haven, helping us provide a place of welcome, refuge, food and comfort for men in need each night.

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We’re looking for sponsors for our Sound Off for St. James Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20th! Your sponsorship directly supports the mission of St. James Haven, helping us provide a place of welcome, refuge, food and comfort for men in need each night. 📩 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Check out more information at ➡️ https://stjameshaven.org/sponsorship/
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We Believe that We can Best Serve With Your Help

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.

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Hear What Our Guests Have to Say…

I had it all at one time. A wonderful wife, great job, and friends - we had a lot of fun together. We camped, went for car rides, and lived life together. My life changed instantly when I lost my wife, granddaughter, and mother in a 21-day period. I spiraled into depression and began drinking. I lost everything to alcohol. Instead of paying bills, I paid for alcohol. On the verge of discontent and homelessness, I found St. James Haven. They welcomed me with warm, open arms. They've given me a roof over my head, food, and clean clothes. The staff and everyone are great. They helped me get my life back together again.
Larry
When I had lost it all - my career, money, home and found myself completely out of hope - St. James Haven was there. It isn't just a shelter; it is a springboard to a real second chance at life. They have a staff who truly cares about their guests and fosters independence, discipline, and overall individual growth. I would not be where I am today without St. James Haven, and owe my second chance at a bright future with a professional career to the people who make St. James possible. They helped me find hope, as well as myself, again.
Frank
St. James Haven saved my life. They provided delicious food every night, washed my clothes, and helped me get connected with other agencies to find housing.This taught me structure and I learned how to take care of things. They made me feel like someone does care about me. I was allowed to stay until I felt I could successfully live on my own. I have two daughters that I hope to have move back in with me so we can be a happy family again.
Todd

St. James and the Scallop Shell

St. James Haven - Temporary Shelter for men
Having been a fisherman and having taken the road that helped him discover his spirit, the scallop shell is the symbol of St. James and it relates to two layers of the human condition; the physical and the spiritual. St. James was an ordinary pilgrim like the rest of us. He walked a long difficult road with Jesus; he was imprisoned by his raging emotions, and he went through metaphoric fires to free himself and discover the vastness of his spirit. He learned how to live an authentic, peaceful life and he shared his personal lessons with others.

Source: http://www.theroadtosantiago.com

Location

779 North Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335

Mailing Address:
PO Box 15
Meadville, PA 16335

Phone

814-337-6082

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Financial Contribution

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

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If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 814-337-6082.

Meal Donation

At St. James Haven, we serve a hot, nutritious meal to our guests every evening—and it’s all made possible by the kindness and generosity of our community.
 
If you’d like to donate a meal, we’d be so grateful! Just use the easy-to-access calendar below to pick a day that works best for you.
 
We ask that meals be able to feed up to 16 men, as we can accommodate 15 guests and two resident managers, and our numbers may vary from day to day. Donating a meal is a wonderful way to serve together—with friends, family, church groups, life groups, or co-workers.
 
You’re welcome to prepare a home-cooked meal or order from one of our fantastic local restaurants. Meals may be dropped off between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on the day you’ve selected. If that time doesn’t work for you or if you have any questions about preparing or dropping off a meal, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha at Samantha.stump@ssjerie.org.
 
Thank you for being a part of this mission and for helping us care for our guests with love and dignity.

Volunteer & Inspire

We regularly need volunteers to help maintain the Haven.

  • Serving nightly meals.
  • Helping with our Third Thursday “Drive-Thru” Community Dinners.
  • Cleaning
  • Yardwork – mowing, weeding
  • Answering Phones
Contact Us Today

If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 814-337-6082.

Personal Care Items

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.

  • Coffee
  • Individually Wrapped Snacks
  • Sugar
  • Minute Rice
  • Iced Tea Bags (Cold Tea)
  • Clorox Clean Ups/Wipes
  • Liquid Laundry Soap
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Dawn Dish Soap
  • All Purpose Cleaning Products
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • 3 in 1 Body Wash
  • Travel Size Deodorant
  • Air Freshener
  • Gallon Ziploc Bags
  • Sandwich Bags
  • Chapstick
  • Small Nail Clippers
  • Q-tips
  • Small Packs of Tissues
  • Eucerin Body Lotion
  • Combs
  • New Underwear (All sizes)
  • New Socks (Crew and Ankle)

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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