Find Christian help
Christian Help for People Experiencing Homelessness
If you need shelter tonight, dial 211 to reach local shelter and housing help right now. Some of the most established shelters and rescue missions in the country are Christian, including The Salvation Army and hundreds of local gospel rescue missions that offer beds, meals, and a path forward.
Real ways to find help now
Find shelter and help now
- Dial 211 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential local referral line for food, housing, and more, in most of the United States and Canada.
- Search findhelp.org by your ZIP code for free and reduced-cost programs near you.
- If you are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time, free and confidential.
- Find a nearby rescue mission through Citygate Network, an association of hundreds of gospel rescue missions.
Christian organizations that help with this
The organizations below are real and are listed for information only, not as an endorsement. Please look into each one yourself and reach out directly.
- The Salvation Army. Operates emergency shelters, transitional housing, and meals in communities across the country. Find your local corps at salvationarmyusa.org.
- Rescue missions (Citygate Network). Hundreds of local gospel rescue missions provide beds, meals, showers, and recovery programs. Find one near you at citygatenetwork.org.
- Catholic Charities USA. Local agencies offer emergency shelter, housing assistance, and case management, open to all in need.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A Catholic lay organization that helps with rent, utilities, and housing needs through local conferences.
- Local churches. Many churches run cold-weather shelters, meal programs, and benevolence funds. Dial 211 to be pointed to the nearest one.
Wherever you sleep tonight, you are not forgotten, and you are not alone. If you would like someone to pray with you, you are welcome to reach out.
You are not carrying this alone
Whatever help you find, and we hope you find real help, you are also welcome to something the organizations above cannot give: a friend who has borne every burden. Jesus said, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ You do not have to believe anything first, or pray a certain way, or clean yourself up. You can simply come, tell him the truth, and ask. If you would like someone to pray with you, ours is here.
Ask for prayerFind help near meWho is Jesus?Jesus Christ is Lord.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find a homeless shelter near me tonight?
- Dial 211 for immediate referral to local shelters and housing help. Citygate Network (citygatenetwork.org) can also locate a nearby rescue mission with beds and meals.
- What Christian organizations help the homeless?
- The Salvation Army, local gospel rescue missions (through Citygate Network), Catholic Charities USA, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are among the largest faith-based providers of shelter and support.
- Will a rescue mission turn me away if I do not believe?
- No. Rescue missions serve anyone in need. Some offer optional faith-based programs, but shelter and meals are not conditional on belief.