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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Water Street Mission Calls on Community to Set a New Record: Rescue Mission Food Drive Goal is 110,000 lbs. of Food
Lancaster, PA (November 2023) – Water Street Mission is raising the bar and 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 2023 annual food drive is a record-breaking 110,000 lbs. of non-perishable food. The Rescue Mission Food Drive […]
Teen Haven’s After-School Programs for Youth in Lancaster City, PA
https://youtu.be/t1faNHr8cDY Teen Haven is Water Street’s ministry for youth in Lancaster City. Our mission is to launch teens into a life of leadership and purpose. By providing a healthy community to thrive in, and mentoring them to become leaders in their city, churches, and schools, Teen Haven is building a better foundation for a brighter future. […]
Reverberate 2023: Photos
What a blessing it was so see individuals from all over Lancaster County come out for Reverberate 2023 in Long’s Park! Despite the heavy rainfall, we were able to simply gather to praise God and be in His presence together. A big thank you to our sponsors, worship bands, food trucks and every single one […]