Berks County Safe Parking Lot for People Living in Their Cars
The Berks Coalition to End Homelessness runs a Safe Parking Lot in Berks County where people experiencing homelessness can park their cars overnight safely and legally. The lot has a locked gate to prevent unauthorized access and plenty of safety lights, and the address is only shared with those who need the resource.
The lot also offers restrooms, hygiene products, and a phone charging station. People living in their cars can also get case management and connection to other resources through BCEH.
To get in, contact Kiara Rodriguez at kiara@bceh.org or call BCEH at 610-372-7222 during business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm. On evenings, weekends, and holidays, call 2-1-1 and ask about the Safe Parking Lot. For more information about the program, contact Mike Noll at mike@bceh.org or call 610-372-7222. The BCEH office is at 600 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601.
The page does not say whether there is any cost, how many spaces there are, or what you need to bring, so ask when you call.
Source: bceh.org/get-help/safe-parking-lot, read September 18, 2026.
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In Berks Coalition to End Homelessness’s words
A safe parking lot is a designated parking lot where people experiencing homelessness can park their cars overnight safely and legally, and helps reduce the risk of crime and violence. Our Safe Parking Lot has a locked gate to prevent unauthorized access and plenty of safety lights. The address is only shared to those in need of this resource. The Berks County Safe Parking Lot offer others amenities, such as restrooms, hygiene products, and a phone charging station. In addition to these…
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Berks Coalition to End Homelessness
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