Gateway Shelter at CYWA
Shelter and support for women and children
Gateway Shelter provides temporary shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness, along with help preparing for housing of their own. During your stay, housing preparation activities help you work toward a home you can maintain. Families receive renter-readiness support and connections to housing resources.
Gateway Shelter is a women and children’s shelter in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, serving people seeking a next step out of homelessness. To begin a shelter referral, call 211 and explain your housing situation. For questions about CYWA’s program, contact our team.
Explore Chester County healthcare, food and employment resources while planning your next step. Donors can ask how to support women and children at CYWA.
Prepare to rent and maintain a home of your own.
At CYWA, our work includes meeting immediate needs and helping families prepare for what comes next. That may mean groceries this week, guidance as a child grows, or learning the skills to rent and maintain a home. Our programs connect practical resources with support for your own goals.
Ask what a stay at Gateway Shelter would involve.
When you need emergency shelter, knowing how to request a place matters first. Gateway Shelter provides temporary shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness, along with help preparing for housing of their own. Contact 211 to request a housing assessment and referral.
Request a referral for you and your children
Call 211 if you are experiencing homelessness, facing eviction, or need emergency shelter information.
Explain your housing situation and ask about an assessment and local shelter resources. A referral is a step toward finding a placement; it does not confirm an available room at Gateway Shelter.
A place to stay while you prepare for a home.
Contact Us Today
Call CYWA at 610-384-9591 for questions and support.
Talk with us about services with the CYWA
You can start with a question about a service, explain what your household needs, or ask which program to contact. Call 610-384-9591.
