Water Street Mission Hosts Reverberate, an Evening of Food, Worship, and Neighborly Love
Lancaster, PA (August 2023) – Water Street Mission and over 70 partner churches are encouraging Lancaster County residents to come together in fellowship. The 5th annual Reverberate will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The event will feature food trucks and a night of worship at Long’s Park outdoor amphitheater. Rain or shine, the evening will […]
Where Can I Go if I Am Homeless in Lancaster, PA?
https://youtu.be/8V0U-hKGjl8 If you or someone you know has been evicted from their home and is currently experiencing homelessness in Lancaster, PA, there are resources available. The journey out of homelessness often begins with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep, and in Lancaster, there are a handful of shelters offering help for individuals […]
A Step in the Right Direction
Opening Up When young women come to us in our emergency shelter, many of them are coming out of unsafe or domestic violence situations. At 9:00 AM, Life Coach LaShanna meets with a group of these women and encourages them to fill out a prayer card with what their needs are. Then, she encourages them […]
Healing Through Art
“This class has been one of the most healing parts of me being here. It’s healed me – mind and soul.” described one guest. Ever since Santiago Social Hall opened last year, we’ve had our first dedicated art space on campus. Tentatively, guests began showing up for their classes, at first too afraid to put […]
Why Sharon and Patricia Volunteer at Water Street Mission
If you visit the dining hall on a Thursday around lunch, odds are you’ll meet Sharon Burnside and Patricia McBride, two of our longtime friends who volunteer at Water Street Mission. Sharon has been serving at Water Street for six years, Patricia since 2011. Consistency comes to mind when talking to the two. When asked […]
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 […]
Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards Press Release
Water Street Mission Receives $125,000 Grant to Help Teens Named 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards Recipient Lancaster, PA (February 2023) – Water Street Mission has been named the recipient of a $125,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A® True Inspiration Awards® program. This grant will directly support the Mission’s Teen Haven program which provides programs and […]
Rescue Mission Food Drive – 2022
Rescue Mission Food Drive Aims to Shatter Records, Sets Goal of 100,000 lbs. of Food for Water Street Mission Lancaster, PA (October 2022) – Water Street Mission is setting the bar high and hoping the generosity from our community will help set a new record for this year’s Rescue Mission Food Drive (RMFD) starting on […]
A Letter Regarding Water Street’s Participation in ExtraGive
Dear Friends, As you know, each fall since 2012, Water Street has participated in a community-wide event called the ExtraGive, sponsored by the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF). The event itself has been a great day to celebrate the work of the various non-profit organizations working to benefit our community and the amazing generosity of […]
A Monthly Hero Profile: Keith Shetter
How did you become interested/connected to Water Street Mission? I did not know the depth of the work at Water Street Mission until after I became part of the ministry. Like many people, I was aware Water Street provided meals and a place to sleep, but that is only the tip of the iceberg, as […]