Calcutta House exists to serve the most fragile persons with AIDS and to support the self-empowerment of each person to live as fully as their situation permits.
We provide supportive housing with services responsive to the individual: those who are dying, those who are able to rebuild their lives and move on to independence, and those who will continue to require the assistance of supportive housing.
We work with each person to progress towards his/her potential and to achieve attainable and realistic goals.

Description:
Calcutta House has two highly supportive AIDS residential facilities providing housing (private rooms) and highly skilled care to men and women who are seriously ill and/or dying due to AIDS. Most of our clients are homeless, recovering from drug use, seriously ill or dying due to AIDS, and need nursing, social and spiritual services, in a safe, loving, non-judgemental, and dignified environment.

History:
Calcutta House is a nonprofit organization founded by the Christian Brothers in 1986, incorporated in 1987, and having transformed itself and it's services over the past 19 years from a five-room rowhouse in West Philadelphia, to two highly specialized and designed homes in Central Philadelphia that serve the needs of adult men and women who are in end-stage, but struggle to survive and hope to recovere from their illnesses, and build a healthy and independent life.

Contact people:

Rose Dorvil, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Kim McGrory, Associate Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (215) 684-0490

Address:

1601 W. Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.calcuttahouse.org

Directions:

Our two facilities are within three blocks of each other. Independence Place is on the corner of 16th Street and Girard Avenue. Serenity Court is three blocks away at 19th Street and Stiles Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: Broad Street and Girard, 2 blocks - 5 minutes minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes