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 […]
Photos From Teen Haven’s Summer Camp!
As we wrap up yet another amazing season of summer camp, we want to take a moment to look back at some of the highlights from the last month. This summer, Teen Haven had the privilege of welcoming 146 students to our annual summer camp! Our theme was ‘Mission Possible’, inspired by Matthew 19:26 which says, ‘With […]
Shaping Young Minds: The Impact of Wonder Academy’s Preschool and Kindergarten Program
https://youtu.be/PkgbRDcJIq0 Nicholle “Miss Nikki” Norton, in her 19th year of teaching at Wonder Academy, shares about the impact Wonder Academy’s preschool and kindergarten program have had on some of her students over the years. “As I go out in my community, I have noticed that I’m running more and more into my former students”, Nikki shares. […]
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, […]
Shelters in Lancaster: The Role of Water Street’s Residential Program
https://youtu.be/AjIfH8_RkVU When it comes to shelters in Lancaster, there are several local non-profits offering a variety of shelters; from family shelters, low-barrier shelters, shelters for women only, men only, and more. Regardless of what kind of shelter you are looking for and if you’re staying at one for the first time or not, experiencing homelessness […]