
As the city of Philadelphia gears up to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl victory with a parade today, the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has announced that it will keep its doors open to provide shelter services to those in need. According to the City of Philadelphia press release, the Roosevelt Darby Center (RDC), located at 804 N. Broad Street, will operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for daytime intake, assisting individuals at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.
When the RDC shuts down at 5 p.m. today, additional after-hour intake centers throughout the city will remain operational for 24 hours straight, stretching through the weekend and the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 17. The daytime centers are set to resume services at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, aiming to ensure that the support is continuous and accessible throughout the celebratory period.
For people who identify as female and are single, the House of Passage, at 111 N. 49th Street, is the designated after-hour intake location, opening at 5 p.m. on parade day. For single males, the Mike Hinson Resource Center, located at 1701 W. Lehigh Avenue, will start welcoming people at 3 p.m. on the same day. Both will remain open around the clock until the holiday Monday. Families, specifically head of households with children, can seek shelter at either the Red Shield Family Residence, at 715 N. Broad Street, or the ACTS facility, at 1300 E. Tulpehocken Street, with services starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and continuing non-stop until Monday.
Anyone who comes across someone living or sleeping on the streets can reach out for help through the city's Homeless Street Outreach hotline by calling (215) 232-1984. This service is available at any time, any day of the year, ensuring that immediate assistance is just a phone call away. To find out more about these services, visit the official City of Philadelphia website at phila.gov.