Berks County low income housing.
There are several short term, emergency housing solutions available in Berks County. However, even more important are the various shelters and transitional homes that are available. The centers will offer immediate relief to the homeless and people facing poverty in the county.
- combination of government grants as well as private donations are used to fund these programs, and they also rely heavily on volunteers. This is particularity true of the shelters in the community. Almost all of the programs will also offer assistance with short and long term needs to help the client gain long term stability.
However, many of the housing solutions in Berks County are low income apartments and homes for seniors, the disabled, and others. They include units such as Amity Manor as well as many more, and details are below.
Berks Counseling Center
Main address is 645 Penn Street Reading, PA, 19601 610-373-4281 Transitional housing is for the homeless, people with a mental disability, and others. Case managers will also help the client find, and apply for rent help, for permanent housing.
Easy Does It
1300 Hill Top Road
Leesport, Pennsylvania, 19533 610-373-2463 The non-profit operates supportive housing. Guests of the center will access other services and workshops, such as education, job training, case management, and participate in other life skills training.
Walnut Street Bridge House
647 Walnut Street Reading, PA, 19601 Main number is 610-373-9550
Community Residential Rehabilitation - CRR
1000 Lancaster Avenue Reading, Pennsylvania, 19607 Main phone – 610-777-7691 This is transitional housing for the disabled.
Reading YMCA, Serenity Hall
631 Washington Street Reading, PA, 19601 610-378-4700
- combination of emergency shelter as well as transitional housing is available, and the focus is on assisting males. The YMCA will also offer people clothing and other advice as they work towards placement into a new home.
New Person Ministries
Call the charity at 610-777-2222 Assists released inmates and ex-offenders.
Mary's Shelter, Maternity Home
325 South Twelfth Street
Reading, PA, 19602 610-376-1973 The charity helps women that are pregnant by offering housing, food, clothing, and basic needs.
Berks County MH/DD HealthChoices Housing Plan
- North Sixth Avenue
Reading, PA, 19601 Main number 610-236-0530 Housing support is available along with referrals to rent assistance and more.
B'nai B'rith House of Reading
1026 Franklin Street Reading, PA, 19602 610-374-4453 Low income and subsidized homes and apartments are available in Berks County for seniors.
Sencit Towne House Apartments
Location is 20 Summit Avenue Reading, Pennsylvania, 19607 Call the agency at 610-777-6519 Homes and apartments for the disabled and low income.
Leesport Emergency Shelter
1001 James Drive Leesport, PA, 19533 Call Family Care for Children and Youth at 610-916-8892 for details. Berks Women in Crisis, Safe House, Counseling, Legal & Medical Advocacy 255 Chesnut Street Reading, PA, 19602 610-373-1206 Emergency shelter and counseling is offered along with other services. Housing solutions from Salvation Army Location - 301 S 5th St Reading, PA 19602 (610) 373-5208 Case management is combined with emergency shelter and other solutions. While space is limited, referrals and other aid is provided too.
Family Promise of Berks Homeless Teen Mediation Program
325 North Fifth Street
Reading, PA, 19601 610-373-3323 The charity will serve homeless youth and teenagers. They then place them into transitional homes, provide meals, and other guidance as needed.
Sencit Towne House Apartments
Main address is 100 North Front Street Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601 610-373-1130
Skyline View Apartments from Housing Development Corporation Mid Atlantic
- North 9th Street
Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601 Dial 610-376-6535 Low income apartments for seniors and others. By