Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is a faith-based partnership that provides a network of care and hospitality for the homeless in our community. Overnight sheltering is provided during the coldest months of the year--December through March. 

Over 100 volunteers make this important ministry possible. Go to the Contact page if you are interested in volunteering or want more information.

Mailing Address
      Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, Inc.
  1021 Center Street
     Bethlehem, PA 18018

  
484-379-6694

Shelter Address

75 E. Market St.

Bethlehem, PA.

BES is unable to serve families.

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Volunteer Training Sessions
Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering will host twovolunteer training sessions. If you plan to serve as a volunteer this season, please attend at least one of these training sessions.

·     Saturday, Nov. 17: 9 am to noon at the Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 514 Third Avenue, Bethlehem.

Use the form on the BES TRAINING SESSIONS PAGE.

 ServSafe Training for Food Handling
Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is offering ServSafe training prior to the upcoming season to be held in the kitchen at Christ UCC, 75 E. Market Street, Bethlehem. Training session :
* Wednesday, November 14 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Shelter Location