Water Street Mission Calls on Community to Collect 80,000 lbs. of Food for Rescue Mission Food Drive
Lancaster, PA (October 2024) – Water Street Mission is offering a challenge to the Lancaster County community as it kicks off one of its most important campaigns of the year. The goal of the 2024 annual food drive is 80,000 lbs. of non-perishable food. Rescue Mission Food Drive (RMFD) begins on October 30th, 2024, runs […]
Support Wonder Academy Through the EITC Tax Credit
https://youtu.be/xK9yCdgqxow At Wonder Academy, we believe children deserves access to quality education, regardless of their family’s financial situation. The state of Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses to support this cause through the EITC Tax Credit program. By participating, you can transform your state tax dollars into educational opportunities for children from low-income […]
Building a Career Path: Resources for Young Adults in Lancaster
https://youtu.be/B1lnqzq7Z5E Are you dreaming of building a career path but you’re not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Here at Compass, we work on equipping young adults in Lancaster with resources and help them prepare for a career path they’ll thrive in. Choosing a career path can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure where […]
Lancaster’s Sixth Annual Community Worship Event
Reverberate 2024 Press Release: Lancaster, PA – Water Street Mission and over 70 partner churches are encouraging Lancaster County residents to come together in fellowship. The 6th annual Reverberate will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The event will take place rain or shine at Long’s Park outdoor amphitheater from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, […]
How to Find a Community as a Young Adult in Lancaster, PA
Nick Smith, Director at Compass, talks about how to find and build community as a young adult in Lancaster. In today’s fast-paced world, one of the most challenging tasks for young adults is building and fostering meaningful in-person relationships. Yet, it’s these relationships that often bring fulfillment and joy in one’s life. Community building as a […]
Affordable Pre-School Programs: Wonder Academy in Lancaster, PA
https://youtu.be/-8qXEgH38Ew Wonder Academy in Lancaster is a private, Christian school for pre-k and kindergarten students offering affordable pre-school programs. We invest in early childhood education to give kids the best start in life. High-quality, affordable pre-school programs We primarily serve lower-income families by providing them affordable, high-quality Christian education. Our families receive scholarships based on […]
See The Renovation of Our Family Residential Common Space!
We recently finished our renovation of the Family Residential common space on campus! These newly designed areas are even better suited to be a place of rest for moms and children while they take part in the inner work of healing through classes and counseling. It’s safe, inviting, and better equipped for kids to do homework, […]
Inside Look: What to Expect from Our Free Medical Clinic
Water Street Health Services: Inside our free medical clinic
Sixteen Years Of Caring From The Heart
Carol and Susan are two of our most dedicated volunteers. They’ve been helping us sort clothing since we had a thrift store open to the public 16 years ago. “When we were open all those years, you really got to know the people in the community,” says Susan. At one point, soap was hard to […]
The Shopping Experience at Water Street’s Food Bank in Lancaster
https://youtu.be/j3nYTVowkNc Coming to a food bank can be a big step for many of our neighbors. Many in our Lancaster community face difficult decisions between paying rent and buying groceries, and it’s important for us to make sure everyone who’s visiting Water Street’s food bank in Lancaster feel comfortable as they shop for their families. Here’s […]