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 June Drive-Thru Fundraiser Dinner!
July 16, 2026
3pm – 6pm
Come and enjoy your choice of sandwich (chicken salad, tuna salad, or deli meat), chips, fruit, 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.
Our community is simply the best! And that's not a Tina Turner reference, it's just the truth! 😉
We want to take a moment to recognize our July dinner sponsor, an overall wonderful community partner, and a true asset to St. James Haven... Financial Care Partners!
Their team believes in the Haven's mission, and supports it LOUD and PROUD! 💙 Through sponsorship, volunteerism, and even lending their financial expertise to our Board, the Financial Care Partners crew continues to show up for our community again and again.
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Welcome back for this week's HEARTS BEHIND THE HAVEN!
After a short break, we're back to bragging on our amazing board members. Keep reading!
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 David Gordon. David is a familiar face to many. From his busy professional life, to multiple board positions, and with friends all over, if David hasn't met you yet, it's only a matter of time. Make sure to say hello below!
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"David earned his B.S. in Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 2002. Following this, he pursued a Pennsylvania Real Estate license in 2003 and joined ERA Richmond Real Estate Service.
David's charismatic and fun-loving nature led him to take on a leadership role as President of the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce from 2022 to 2025. He and his wife Karen are passionate real estate investors and active community volunteers. David's infectious energy and commitment to both his professional and personal communities make him an inspiring figure to all who have the pleasure of knowing him.
He joined the board of St. James Haven to contribute to an organization that brings hope and joy to a struggling part of the community that is often overlooked." ... See MoreSee Less
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