Our next board meeting will be Thursday, November 7th at 5:00pm at the shelter.
Emmaus Haven
of Venango
Emmaus Haven is a 501(c)(3) temporary homeless transition shelter for men, that will encourage them to rebuild their lives, personally and spiritually – in a warm and safe setting.
“Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” Luke 24:28-2
Getting Involved
Join us to Fight Homelessness in Venango County
sponsor a bed
Your gracious gift of $300 will provide a resident with a warm bed, nutritious meals, and clothing for one month. You may sponsor a bed for as long as you want.
ways that you can help
We accept one-time, recurring, or other types of donations and help. Click the button below to see how you can help Emmaus Haven.
What we do
An Intentional Approach
To Reducing Homelessness
we're referred someone
We utilize the faith community, non-profits, law enforcement, and community organizations to find homeless men who are ready to get back on their feet.
assess for success
We assess everyone to make sure that Emmaus Haven is right for them. We try to help as many people as we can, but we take safety very seriously at the shelter.
you're welcomed to our home
Once accepted, you’re welcomed by our caring staff to a warm bed in our cozy, fully furnished residency, with a full kitchen, living room, and outdoor area.
intentional recovery
Our homeless shelter enables you to work on improving and building daily living skills, work with the necessary agencies to access other programs, and to be able to return to a life of dignity and self-dependency.
Click below to see photos of the shelter.
What Drives Us
Our Vision
To help homeless people improve their quality of life, by becoming self-sufficient and becoming re-established in the community – decreasing homelessness.
Mission Statement
The mission of Emmaus Haven of Venango is to welcome homeless men in our community to come stay with us in order to Renew Hope, Restore Dignity, and Reclaim Independence.
We accomplished so much in 2022, thanks to our amazing staff, board, and community. Download and view our 2022 Annual Report
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