Bucks Homeless Advocates Group Raising Funds For Emergency Shelter

LEVITTOWN, PA —A homeless advocates group is hoping to raise funds so families and individuals can have temporary shelter in a motel.

The non-profit group Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need (AHTN) is seeking funds to help with temporary emergency shelter for individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.

"It’s been a very difficult time for the vulnerable population in Bucks County. Individuals who have been evicted, are fleeing domestic violence, or can no longer stay with family members or friends for a variety of reasons are in need of emergency shelter," the organization stated.

If these individuals and families call The Housing Link, they will be referred to AHTN to provide the funds needed to provide a one-night motel stay for individuals and couples and a two-night stay for families with children at The Rodeway Inn in Bristol.

During the motel stay, all family members will receive meals delivered by the Calvary
Baptist Church’s food pantry. This safe haven allows these individuals and families time to get
an assessment done of their situation to determine what resources are available to them.

To support this temporary emergency shelter mission, AHTN has announced a fundraising
goal of $15,000.

The Epstein Humanitarian Fund has agreed to match funds raised dollar for dollar up to $5,000.

"This is an amazing opportunity for AHTN to be able to raise the money needed for emergency shelter so these individuals and families are not forced to live in their car or sleep in a tent in an encampment," the organization said.

Anyone can donate by going clicking on the AHTN’s website and click on the green Donate Button on the home page.

Those who would rather donate by check can send to: AHTN, PO Box 184, Fairless Hills, PA, 19030. Contact information: Office@ahtn.org or (215) 550-3868 x104.