Did you know that The Hope Center is Hagerstown's oldest continually operating homeless shelter​?
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Our emergency shelter gives men a safe place to stay. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have accommodations for women and children.
Check in: 4:00 pm daily
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Location: Main residential building
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Services offered: shower with complimentary toiletries, 3 meals, and bedding.
FAQs
​​Do you have a place where I can store my belongings so I don't have to carry them all over town?
If you are currently assigned a bed, you will be given a 2' x 2' x 2' locker. Belongings that don't fit in the locker must be removed daily.​
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Do you accept people directly from a hospital or other medical facility?
We do not have medical or clinical services and do not accept referrals. Anyone coming to The Hope Center must be able to self-care for all medical needs and be self-sufficient for daily living requirements.
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Do you allow people to come there from jail, prison, or on parole?
Yes, we know that many people being released have nowhere to go, and we, like Jesus, do not discriminate due to your past. If you are on parole from another county, we will ask you to communicate with your current agent and have them seek a transfer before coming to stay here.
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Do you have private rooms?
Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we do not have private rooms. Overnight guests sleep in an open area, and cots/mattresses are given out each night.
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How long can I stay?
Guests can stay for up to thirty (30) days if they follow our rules. Following that stay, a guest will need to leave our facility for a minimum of thirty (30) days before becoming eligible to return to the overnight shelter. We do offer options for extending your stay.​​
Contact us if you have any additional questions.
Call us at 301-739-1165 or email us

Terry Izer
Superintendent
Foundations Life Recovery


Rafael Ruppert
Foundations Life Recovery Advisor
Carmelo Colon
Foundations Life Recovery Advisor