Ways to Give

You can boldly join us in financially serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. 

Give Financially

You can provide life-changing care to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness in Lancaster County and to those who are most at-risk in our community.

Donate Goods

Make a difference by supplying basic needs to those experiencing homelessness and poverty in our Lancaster community.

Planned Giving

Planned giving enables you to begin preparing for the future and ensuring your financial assets will be allocated to carry out good works for generations to come.

EITC Tax Credit

Instead of paying your company taxes to the state of Pennsylvania, your monies could be designated to help families in poverty send their children to the Pre-K and Kindergarten of their choice.

Will you join us in restoring lives?

Water Street takes an individualized approach to address the whole needs of each person who comes to us for help.

Learn more about what this journey looks like through Maria & Daniel’s Journey.

What Donors Say

"Me and my son wrote an adventure book together. We decided that we wanted to contribute 10% of all of our profits to Water Street Mission. My son loved that Water Street helps to meet many different types of needs that people have in our local community, and we are grateful for the amazing work that they are doing here in Lancaster."

Simeon Harrar, Water Street Donor

How You Make a Difference

Time. Treasure. Talents.

Whether it’s through donating your time by volunteering, sharing your treasures through donated goods, or lending your talent to give a boost to our services, here’s how you can give what you can, to impact a life. 

Time

Volunteers at Water Street don’t go unnoticed. Their impact is felt by staff and guests, helping to expand joy throughout our community. 

Treasure

With 170+ individuals each night, and 400+ meals served each day, food donations and donated goods have a big impact on those most in need.

Talent

In our community and throughout the body of Christ, God has given us unique gifts. Find ways you can use your talents to care for hurting individuals.

Want to make a big impact?

Hosting a drive multiplies your impact and is a great way to show your community’s support for vulnerable men, women, and children at Water Street.

How it all works...

Giving Q&A

What Kind Of Donations Do You Accept?
What Kind Of Donations Do You Accept?

We accept food and everyday essentials at our main campus dock. CommunityAid accepts all clothing donations on our behalf. To find more information on suggested donation items visit our Donate Goods page.

How can someone get help?
How can someone get help?

Call 2-1-1 to get connected to resources in our community, including Water Street.

How Do I Volunteer?
How Do I Volunteer?

Create an account in our Volunteer Hub to find available hours and ways to get involved volunteering. More information is available if you visit our Volunteer page. 

Donation Hotline:

(717) 393-7709