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Open Source Housing Solutions - How to help

There are multiple ways to help us sustain our mission at Open Source Housing Solutions.

First, you can donate items for use by our residents. These include the following:

  • Lysol spray, floor cleaner, and glass cleaner for the kitchen

  • Bathroom floor, shower, and toilet cleaner

  • Brooms and dustpans

  • Paper towels

  • Toilet paper

  • Vacuum cleaners

  • Gently used or new sheets for queen or twin beds

  • Gently used or new blankets for queen or twin beds

  • Gently used or new bedspreads for queen or twin beds

  • Gently used or new bath towels, hand towels, and wash clothes

  • Pillows with plastic covers

  • Kitchen towels and potholders

  • Cleaning rags and sponges

Second, you can volunteer your time and talent to help. Opportunities include the following:

  • Cleaning and maintaining the facility

  • Electrical and plumbing work

  • Helping welcome new residents by preparing their rooms

  • Communication/social media coordination

Finally, you can support us financially. We are a registered 501(c)3, and accept tax-deductible donations for the following:

  • Sponsoring emergency housing guests for $135 per week

  • Sponsoring laundry cards or bus passes

  • Sponsoring maintenance, repairs, and other operational costs of our facility

To make a financial donation, see the donation box to the right. If you want to specify a designation, please do so after you click the "Donate" button.

Join us!

If you’re interested in helping with our efforts, write us at opensourcehs@gmail.com to learn about volunteer opportunities or how you can donate needed items for residents. If you would like to donate to Open Source, visit our donation site or send a check to
Open Source Housing Solutions
1330 Williams Grove Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Are you unsheltered and in need of housing? Call 211 to learn about all local resources or call us at 717-469-5858 and leave a voicemail and someone will return your call.

Residents can pay room fees by clicking here.

Open Source Housing Solutions is a non-profit 501(c)3.