Agency Type: Non-Profit
Office Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

The purpose of the Emergency Shelter Project, Inc. is to assist families and individuals who are homeless or near homeless to achieve a more independent lifestyle by providing emergency/transitional housing and access to an array of effective well-managed services. ESP works cooperatively with other agencies to meet its goal to end homelessness in our community. The staff works with each homeless family or individual, providing assistance to help clients obtain services needed to help them move toward self-sufficiency.

PROGRAMS:

ESP provides emergency shelter for individuals and families at 2700 Eighth Avenue, Altoona. Each individual or family is assigned a bedroom and has the use of common areas. During their stay, residents will be expected to access local social service agencies to gain the skills, help and resources needed to gain independence.  ESP assists single women, women with children, men with children, and intact families.  On-site case management provided on a daily basis.