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Area Shelters

People often contact the Homeless Alliance looking for a place to volunteer or donate clothing, furniture, toys, and other goods. We do not recommend donating to any particular shelter, but we do provide a list of area shelters, their contact information, and the clients they serve.

Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services (ADDS) Crisis Center
291 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 854-2977
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services is home to eight different programs related to chemical dependency treatment regardless of means. The Crisis Center is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for chronic substance abusers who are homeless or at the risk for homelessness.

Altamont Program
72 Sycamore Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 842-6263
The Altamont Program provides emergency and transitional housing for 34 men. The agency provides a complete program with case management, referral to treatment, and assistance with finding permanent housing.

Buffalo City Mission - Men's Shelter
100 East Tupper Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 854-8181
Buffalo City Mission's Men's Shelter is a Christian-based emergency shelter offering emergency shelter for up to 156 males (over 18 years of age). The Mission acts as a safety net to ensure that no one is left on the street. Individuals receive three meals a day, clothing, and referrals in a safe location. Medical attention and a long-term treatment program is available on-site.

Buffalo City Mission - Cornerstone Manor
150 E. North Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 885-1540
Buffalo City Mission's Cornerstone Manor is a faith-based emergency shelter and transitional housing provider offering housing for up to 60 women and children. Families receive three meals a day, clothing, and assistance/referrals in a safe and comfortable location. Medical attention is also available on-site as well as a school program for children and parenting classes. Cornerstone Manor also acts as a safe house for individuals experiencing family violence. Four beds are marked for a residential treatment program.

Community Action Organization
70 Harvard Place
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 881-5150
Community Action Organization provides a number of neighborhood services including outreach centers, case management, adult skills programs, food and clothing pantries, GED classes, nutrition, advocacy, and emergency housing for the homeless. The emergency shelter is located in Lackawanna and has five rooms. The shelter can accommodate unaccompanied males and females as well as females with one child.

Community Services for Developmentally Disabled
452 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 877-1111
Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled's mission is to provide or obtain services for people who are developmentally disabled and their families. The program assists individuals by helping them in achieving their highest level of independent living, enabling them to participate fully in society, ensuring their civil and human rights, and contributing to their return to the community as productive members.

Compass House
370 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 886-1351
(716) 886-0935
A not-for-profit safe shelter and services for runaway and homeless youth (aged 12-17 years) in an atmosphere that supports the dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency of each youth.

Franciscan Center
1910 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 822-8017
The Franciscan Center is a dual runaway and homeless youth shelter offering short-term emergency shelter (6 beds) and a long-term transitional independent living program (8 beds). The program is certified by the NYS Office of Child and Family Services. The Franciscan Center provides a homelike setting and intensive case management, using a tough love approach.

Haven House
PO Box 451
Ellicott Station
Buffalo, NY 14205
(716) 884-6000
Haven House provides shelter for married and unmarried women over 18 (or women age 16 with children) coming from a situation of abuse and children who are abused physically or sexually accompanied by non-abusing adult. Women who are still being abused by an ex-spouse or partner can also seek shelter. There are a total of 36 spaces available: 11 rooms, usually 3 beds to a room.

Interfaith Hospitality Network
27 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-9100
Unites religious and other organizations in responding to the needs of homeless families in our community. The Network provides a way for homeless families to receive temporary shelter, meals, and assistance while seeking their own independence. Also, provides support after the family moves home.

Little Portion Friary
1305 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-5705
Volunteer-based ministry committed to providing shelter and three meals a day to 26 homeless individuals (18 men/8 women). Referrals are made by police, mental health agencies, substance abuse treatment/rehabilitation centers, and hospitals.

The Salvation Army Family Shelter
960 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 884-4798
The shelter tries to prevent the reoccurrence of homelessness by focusing on issues related to homelessness. Provides shelter, food, and referrals to to families and single females.

St. Luke's Mission of Mercy
325 Walden Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 894-4476
Catholic Christian Community gathered together to live the gospel of mercy through works of mercy. Not-for-profit mission that provides shelter to those in need.

Transitional Services, Inc.
336 Forrest Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 874-8190
The Emergency Housing Service provides temporary housing for homeless psychiatric disabled persons. The mission is to link clients with housing, entitlements, and mental health services. Priority is given to individuals who have the potential to live independently. Individuals must be 18 years or older and have a psychiatric diagnosis. Length of stay must not exceed 28 days.