Sixth Street Shelter Celebrates Staff and Community

ALLENTOWN, PA— The Sixth Street Shelter, a program of Community Action Lehigh Valley, will host Sixth Street Shelter Day on Sunday, June 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the 200 block of North Sixth Street in Allentown. The block-party celebration honors the staff, partners, and community members who support families experiencing homelessness and recognizes the important role the Shelter plays in the Allentown community.

Sixth Street Shelter Day—proclaimed by Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk in 2023—recognizes the vital work done each day at the Sixth Street Shelter to provide families with safe housing, stability, and access to supportive services.

This year’s celebration will feature local food trucks, entertainment provided by La Mega Radio, community vendors and partner organizations, and a variety of free, family-friendly activities. Children and families can enjoy hands-on experiences and live demonstrations from the Da Vinci Science Center, along with additional games and activities throughout the afternoon.

Speakers during the event will share the mission and the impact the Shelter has on families who stay there. Attendees will hear how supportive housing and comprehensive services help families build stability and move toward long-term independence.

“Since its inception, the Sixth Street Shelter has been a place of safety and a fresh start for families in our community—offering not just a roof, but the support, resources, and encouragement parents need to regain stability and move forward,” said Dawn Godshall, CEO of Community Action Lehigh Valley.

The community is invited to attend this free event and join in celebrating the people and partnerships that make the Sixth Street Shelter a place of possibility for families in need.

For sponsorship and Sixth Street Shelter Day inquiries, contact Lynn Schoof, Marketing and Philanthropy Officer, at lschoof@caclv.org or 484-280-6795.

The Sixth Street Shelter is a 30-60-90-day temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Our program provides secure, safe housing through family-centered services, in-house programming, and referrals to community resources, while advocating that affordable housing is a human right.

The Sixth Street Shelter is the largest family shelter in the region, accepting any configuration of families, as long as they have custody of at least one child under the age of 18 years who will be residing with them. Our goal is to end generational poverty and families experiencing homelessness by increasing independence through self-sufficiency.

Information provided to TVL by:
Lynn Schoof