Rescue Mission Food Drive brings in over 90,000 lbs. of food for Water Street Mission
When Uncle Leroy of Uncle Leroy’s Candy Kitchen came to Water Street Mission’s loading dock on Thanksgiving Day 2022 with donated cookies and goodies in hand, Chef Terence Reed (Chef T) was beside himself. “I fanned out. I acted like Michael Jackson had pulled up on the dock,” Chef T reminisced. “The level of excitement […]
What To Know About Our Lancaster Food Bank
Hello to all our local Water Street Mission neighbors! Did you know, Water Street Mission has a local food bank for Lancaster County residents? It’s called the Outreach Center, and it gives out groceries 3 days a week to local neighbors. We can help you meet the bills, and check off the must-have items from […]
Women’s Shelter at Water Street Mission
Coming to the Women’s Shelter at Water Street Mission is about more than just having a place to stay. It’s about finding wholistic healing.
8 Things to Know about Water Street Mission’s Emergency Shelter
For many individuals struggling with homelessness, a hot meal and a safe place to sleep are the first steps to finding a better path forward. At Water Street Mission, we believe in supporting men and women experiencing homelessness in our community by equipping them with the tools and mindsets that will help them grow and […]
Restored to Be Restorers: Food Bank Recipients Giving Back
Our community food bank, also known as the Outreach Center, has been hard at work, sorting, boxing up and giving out food goods to our community. And while so many are in need of help with groceries each week, the heart of the Outreach Center is about much more. To Bola, one of our most […]
Teen Haven Serving at the Mission
Check out Pastor Jose Jimenez representing Teen Haven as they help take over cleaning roles at the mission alongside our amazing Wonder Club teachers. Right now, daily disinfecting has been increased and staff are working together to create a clean and healthy environment. Teen Haven leaders are also meeting with their teens online, and mentoring […]
A Safe Time: Heather Hagberg, Life Coach Assistant/Children’s Ministry Coach
As a Life Coach Assistant and Children’s Ministry Coach, Heather is certainly a people-person. But she didn’t always know how much she wanted to work with people. From Zoo Science to Life Coach For a long time Heather saw herself working with animals, and even got her degree in in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation. She […]
18 Things We Are Thankful For
“And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.” 1 Chronicles 29:13 Thanksgiving here at Water Street has been filled with good food and great fellowship. Our community once again came together to celebrate and to give thanks. Even so, Thanksgiving can be a painful holiday for many in our community. Some […]
Grand Opening of Providence Shelter: Water Street Mission’s New Emergency Shelter
Today Water Street Mission was excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Providence Shelter. Before we cut the Ribbon, opening a new chapter for Water Street, we got to hear more about what this project means, not just to our guests, but to Lancaster County as a whole. Why the new shelter? Coming to a […]
Peace
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 The threat of illness/aging, family relationships, baby mama drama, church struggles, fears, gang war, injustice, madmen run amuck, death and terror attacks from home […]