Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area helps single mothers and children facing homelessness in Cumberland, Dauphin, and York counties. Families move into safe housing within 60 days and receive decreasing rental assistance, case management, and support from 6–10 Neighboring Volunteers from local Christian faith communities. Our program builds financial stability, education, employment, and resilience—empowering moms to end homelessness for good.

PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND WE DO NOT PROVIDE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE.

If you are interested in our 12-24 month program, please review the eligibility criteria checklist below. If all six items are true for you, we invite you to complete the inquiry form.

Bridge of Hope is right for you if…

We support moms to help secure and maintain permanent housing by providing:

  • One-on-One Case Management
  • Budgeting and Financial Education
  • Goal Planning
  • Connections to Services
  • Resource Development
  • Life Skills
  • Parenting Support
  • Neighborhood Volunteer Support
  • Appropriate level of financial assistance for rent and security deposit

Call Our Referral Line

Please leave a message with your name and the best way a Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area representative can contact you.

Referral messages are checked twice a week, so there is no need to leave multiple messages. Your phone call will be returned the following business day AFTER referral line messages are checked.

Call (717) 303-9930

If Bridge of Hope is not available in your area or doesn’t meet your current needs, please reach out to your local 211 helpline to explore other support options.

If you are in need of shelter from domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). If you have questions about the program, feel free to contact us.

Additional Local Resources

  • Bethesda Mission, 717.257.4447, bethesdamission.org, addiction recovery
  • HELP Ministries, 717.238.2851, ccuhbg.org, crisis resolution, emergency aid, housing assistance
  • YWCA, 717.234.7931, ywcahbg.org, housing and homelessness, violence intervention and prevention, human trafficking, civil legal services, supervised family visitation center, pre-k counts, employment program, veterans services
  • Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region, 717.737.1100, familypromisehcr.org, IHN Shelter/Day Center, Road to Success (employment services), UP Program (homelessness prevention)
  • Community CARES, 717.249.1009, morethanshelter.org, emergency shelter, homeless prevention, day center
  • Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region, 717.737.1100, familypromisehcr.org, IHN Shelter/Day Center, Road to Success (employment services), UP Program (homelessness prevention)
  • New Hope Ministries, 717.766.7333, nhm-pa.org, food & basic needs, mobile food pantry, stability & workforce development program, housing assistance, transportation assistance, youth programs
  • Christian Life Assembly, 717.737.6560, clacamphill.com, Breads & Threads Food Market & Clothing Boutique
  • Safe Harbour, 717.249.2200, safeharbour.org, continuum of housing services from temporary emergency shelter to permanent residence
  • New Hope Ministries, 717.299.3441, nhm-pa.org, food & basic needs, mobile food pantry, stability & workforce development program, housing assistance, transportation assistance, youth programs
  • Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region, 717.737.1100, familypromisehcr.org, IHN Shelter/Day Center, Road to Success (employment services), UP Program (homelessness prevention)
  • LifePath Christian Ministries, 717.845.7662, lifepathyork.org, shelter services, food services, showers & hygiene
  • Bells Socialization Services, 717.848.5767, bellsocialization.com, homeless services and housing support, mental health services

Please be aware that our intake process takes several weeks. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SERVICES OR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM AT THE APPLICATION’S COMPLETION. Your acceptance into the program is based upon pre-established criteria and whether there is another opening.

Non-discrimination Statement
Bridge of Hope serves families regardless of race, ethnicity, faith or life experiences. Bridge of Hope takes seriously the call to serve families without discrimination, extending compassion and grace without judgement to families facing homelessness. In Bridge of Hope, faith and church attendance are neither program requirements nor expectations.