Montgomery County Opens Year-Round Homeless Shelter in Lansdale

The 20-bed facility is designed to get residents off the street and back on a stable path, says county commissioner.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Montgomery County has opened a new, year-round homeless shelter in Lansdale with 20 beds. The shelter, called Todi's Place of Hope, is designed to get residents off the street and back on a stable path, according to Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder. The nonprofit Resources for Human Development will operate the shelter, which took collaboration between county and local officials to establish. An Ambler businessman, Nand Todi, provided a $1 million gift to help fund the initiative.

Why it matters

The new shelter in Lansdale is part of Montgomery County's broader efforts to address homelessness in the region. The county previously established a 120-bed, temporary housing shelter in Pottstown and plans to break ground on a new facility in Norristown later in February. These initiatives demonstrate the county's commitment to ensuring no one has to sleep on the streets.

The details

The 20-bed facility at 1107 E. Main St. in Lansdale has been in the works since 2024, with construction on several safety upgrades delaying its opening in the fall. The shelter is designed to serve up to 75% of those in need in Lansdale, according to Commissioner Winder.

  • The shelter opened on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • Montgomery County plans to break ground on a new facility in Norristown later in February 2026.

The players

Jamila Winder

Montgomery County Commissioner who said the new shelter is designed to get residents off the street and back on a stable path.

Nand Todi

An Ambler businessman who provided a $1 million gift to help fund the Lansdale shelter initiative.

Resources for Human Development

The nonprofit organization that will operate the Lansdale shelter.

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What they’re saying

“It has the capacity to serve as much as 75% of those in need in Lansdale.”

— Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner (whyy.org)

“We've made it clear that in Montgomery County, no one should have to sleep on the streets, and this is something that we've aligned on as a board, and we are taking a clear and bold action to ensure that we're supporting our unhoused friends and neighbors. So this is a major milestone.”

— Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner (whyy.org)

What’s next

Montgomery County plans to break ground on a new homeless shelter facility in Norristown later in February 2026.

The takeaway

The opening of the new year-round shelter in Lansdale is a significant step in Montgomery County's efforts to address homelessness and ensure no one has to sleep on the streets. The collaboration between county and local officials, as well as the generous $1 million gift from a local businessman, demonstrate the community's commitment to supporting its unhoused residents and getting them back on a stable path.