Emergency Shelter - Salvation Army Buffalo

984 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffalosalvationarmy.org
Counselor on Duty
716-884-4798

Fax
716-888-6294

Primary Services
Homeless Shelter

Description
Provides short-term emergency shelter for couples and families who find themselves homeless. Provides residents with assistance in finding permanent housing, advocacy, and referrals where needed. Caseworkers are on site for short-term counseling.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Eligibility
Two parent families with children, single parent families with children, and married couples without children.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Go to the Department of Social Services to request shelter. Bring ID for self and children along with proof of homelessness, which may include a notice of eviction or letter from the person you were previously staying with stating that they will not house you any longer. DSS caseworker will do an intake and place you in an appropriate shelter.

Program Fees
Individuals with financial resources will be required to pay on a daily basis; otherwise free.

Languages
Spanish bilingual services available.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Accessible building and rooms.

Date of Official Change
May 10, 2022