How you can help

  • Make a financial donation

    Mary's Shelter is a nondenominational, non-profit organization that relies on the financial support of individuals, organizations, churches and businesses. In addition, the Shelter hosts two fundraising events and conducts an annual appeal. The organization continues to seek additional funding through grants, foundations, trusts and donations of appreciated stock.

    Mary's Shelter is registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations. All contributions to Mary's Shelter are tax-deductible according to IRS guidelines for 501 (c)(3) organizations.

    For more information on charitable contribution, contact Chris (Reading) at 610-603-8010.

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  • Baby Bottle Campaign

    The Baby Bottle Campaigns serve a dual purpose:

    • First, by collecting your spare change, you will help change the lives of the mothers and their babies. The Baby Bottle Campaigns are simple, easy to coordinate and fun for everyone involved.

    • Second, you can help raise awareness for Mary's Shelter by displaying the baby bottle in your home or at work. This opens the door for conversations about Mary’s Shelter and the amazing young women we serve.

    For more information about our Baby Bottle Campaign and to schedule a pickup of bottles in Reading – Please call 610-603-8010 or email office@marysshelter.org

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  • Wish Lists

    We are always in need of the following items to distribute to our residents as well as our Community Outreach clients. Contact us for ideas about hosting a collection at your business, school or social gathering.

    Items can be dropped off 9am - 7pm seven days a week. Please stop at the main entrance and someone will assist you. While we do accept gently used items for moms and babies please make sure they are clean, functional and practical. Your donations are appreciated!

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Volunteer

Each week volunteers come to Mary’s Shelter to do a variety of volunteer tasks, such as sorting, organizing, prepping in the pantry area, tutoring residents, and assisting with special events. There are a variety of ways you can help! Please call 610-376-1973 for more information.

The United Way Campaign is underway!

Did you know you can designate your United Way gift to Mary’s Shelter? As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Mary’s Shelter is an eligible agency for your United Way contribution. When filling out your pledge form or using the United eWay electronic system, enter the Donor Choice Code

Greater Lehigh Valley – 91563

Greater Philadelphia & Southern NJ – 1482652

Capitol Region – 187286

Chester County – 194852

North Penn – 186682

Lancaster County – write in – Mary’s Shelter

Mary’s Shelter is a contract agency with the Berks County United Way. We thank them for their support of the YESS Program, which serves homeless youth ages 14 to 17.