Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
We are a night shelter that serves 18 guests during both winter and summer seasons. Founded in 1983, HSHS is an emergency shelter focused on getting our guests into long term housing situations. On top of supplying our guests in the space with food, shelter, and case management services, we provide
SourceVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceHarvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHAObserved Sep 30, 2026
“We are a night shelter that serves 18 guests during both winter and summer seasons. Founded in 1983, HSHS is an emergency shelter focused on getting our guests into long term housing situations. On top of supplying our g…”
Other versions
- Official Harvard sourceHarvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHAObserved Sep 30, 2026
“We are a night shelter that serves 18 guests during both winter and summer seasons.”
- Club websiteHarvard Square Homeless ShelterObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Harvard Square Homeless Shelter provides vital services for the homeless community in Cambridge, offering shelter and support year-round.”
How to join
ApplicationVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceHarvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHAObserved Sep 30, 2026
“fill out the volunteer form as it becomes available on our website(hshshelter.org) each semester”
- Club websiteHarvard Square Homeless ShelterObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Shelter will open October 15, waitlist applications will open before then.”
Fall 2026 recruiting
Opens Oct 15- Opens
Oct 15Verified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Club websiteHarvard Square Homeless ShelterObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Shelter will open October 15, waitlist applications will open before then.”
- Deadline
- No deadline on record
- Process
ApplicationVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Club websiteHarvard Square Homeless ShelterObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Shelter will open October 15, waitlist applications will open before then.”
- Apply
- docs.google.com
Recruiting info last verified
Selectivity
Unknown. This club has a selective process, but we haven't found published applicant or admit numbers. We don't estimate acceptance rates without them.
About
We are a night shelter that serves 18 guests during both winter and summer seasons. Founded in 1983, HSHS is an emergency shelter focused on getting our guests into long term housing situations. On top of supplying our guests in the space with food, shelter, and case management services, we provide food and other necessities to those on the street in Harvard and Porter Square, as well as clients at the door.
SourceVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceHarvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHAObserved Sep 30, 2026
“We are a night shelter that serves 18 guests during both winter and summer seasons. Founded in 1983, HSHS is an emergency shelter focused on getting our guests into long term housing situations. On top of supplying our g…”
Other versions
- Club websiteHarvard Square Homeless ShelterObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Currently, our waitlist is not accepting responses, nor are beds available at our shelter. Our waitlist will open shortly before our operations begin in October.”
Mission
An emergency shelter focused on getting guests into long term housing situations.
SourceVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceHarvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHAObserved Sep 30, 2026
“HSHS is an emergency shelter focused on getting our guests into long term housing situations.”
Activities
Supplying shelter guests with food, shelter, and case management services, Providing food and other necessities to people on the street in Harvard and Porter Square and to clients at the door, Weekly volunteering or serving as fill-ins, Operates an overnight homeless shelter every night from 7:00pm to 8:00am (9:00am on Saturdays), Compiles an info sheet on local resources such as emergency shelters, transitional housing, IDs, clothing, and food, Collects supply donations through an Amazon wishlistVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceHarvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHAObserved Sep 30, 2026
“On top of supplying our guests in the space with food, shelter, and case management services”
Links
- Individual Applicationdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQS5n8YvdjKq0ilkhls9q2wYmdN8QyrCF7K9qhlDB5XId62w/viewformOfficial
- Group Applicationdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbgC3PmSN8JaSZI6lCyKDcAJljhCDopCY14pqXm2W5l9Phvg/viewformOfficial
- Emailhshs.volunteer@pbha.orgOfficial
- Emailhshs.donation@pbha.orgOfficial
- Emailhshs@pbha.orgOfficial
- PBHA program pagepbha.org/programs/hshsOfficial
- Link in bio@hshsvolOfficial
- Websitehshshelter.orgOfficial
1 unconfirmed link (not verified as the club's own)
- Facebook@hshshelterUnconfirmed
Sources & freshness
Profile rebuilt| Source | Type | Facts | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) — PBHA | Official Harvard source | 9 | |
| PBHA Programs (page) | Official Harvard source | 6 | |
| Volunteer | Club website | 4 | |
| Harvard Square Homeless Shelter | Club website | 13 | |
| Search (brave): "Harvard Square Homeless Shelter" | Public web | 1 |
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