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 September Drive-Thru Fundraiser Dinner!
September 17, 2026
3pm – 6pm
Come and enjoy penne with meat sauce, salad, a 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.
The Haven's monthly Community Drive-Thru Dinner fundraisers are consistently one of our favorite opportunities to work closely with community partners.
In addition to supporting the Haven's operational expenses, our sponsor partners have the opportunity to serve the community side-by-side with Haven staff and volunteers. We get to see many familiar faces (some furry!) and it's always a pleasure to meet the new.
Our friends at Financial Care Partners served up a "double-header" of support this summer, and we can't thank them enough! What a dynamite team!
We hope to see YOU at the September Fundraiser Drive-Thru Dinner sponsored by Armstrong! ...
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Welcome to this week's HEARTS BEHIND THE HAVEN!
Through these posts, you'll meet the volunteer Board members who are behind-the-scenes of the Haven's Community Drive-Thru Dinners, special events, and many of the daily operations. With the support of our community, the mission of St. James Haven is not only possible, it's happening.
👉This week we'll meet Kathy Spadafore. Kathy is the sweetest! She meets every task with a smile and team spirit. Need something accomplished? Kathy's probably already on it, ready to learn something new or share some tips along the way. Thank you for all you do, Kathy!
Please join us in saying hello to Kathy below.
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"I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the oldest of a large, loving Irish family that was, unfortunately, impacted by alcohol and drug abuse and mental health issues. I was inspired by the dedicated counselors and social workers who worked to help my family along the way.
My husband Emil and I married young and moved to Meadville with our first daughter when he graduated from law school. While he was building his practice my desire to pursue a career in social work was put on hold as I raised our four children and volunteered at our church and their school.
For the last 23 years I have worked at our family’s law firm as a real estate administrator. Recently I had been looking for a way to give back, as those social workers did for my family so many years ago. I had been particularly interested in St. James Haven because of my experiences growing up in a family affected by addiction and mental health issues, which inspired my interest in social work. When I was asked to serve on the board, it seemed to be the ideal way to give back to my community.
I have always valued the mission of St. James Haven, but the way it is organized and run is truly impressive. The guests are shown a comprehensive path towards healthy, independent living, supported along the way with access to the resources necessary to reach that goal.
I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute in a small way to this effort." ...
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A big thank you to Meadville Medical Center!
We’re grateful to have community partners - like MMC - who believe that when we care for one another, our whole community is stronger. Thank you for your sponsorship and support!
For more Sound Off for St. James Haven Concert Fundraiser information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit: stjameshaven.org/events/sound-off-for-st-james/ ...
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