If you are experiencing homelessness, from Lancaster County, and need help please call 2-1-1.
When a person experiencing homelessness comes to our Access Center and is seeking help, we connect them with a Case Manager and Social Worker who will talk with them to assess the next best step while with us.
A Life Coach teams up with the person as an accountability partner in reaching goals. The individual then embarks on a personalized Shelter Track or Residential Track based on those goals. Both tracks give access to all services at Water Street and with our community partners. We provide:
In addition to shelter and residential programs, Water Street provides weekly food distribution to families in need in our community, medical, behavioral health, and dental services, and programming for young children (Wonder Academy) and youth (Teen Haven).
Water Street is guided by the mission that Jesus declared in Luke chapter 4, quoting Isaiah 61. As Jesus said, we strive to come alongside each individual to share hope and good news and meet the needs of those experiencing some of the most difficult life challenges, including poverty and homelessness.
As we fulfill this mission inspired and guided by Christ, we remain committed to serving any individual in need without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
210 South Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603
To find out about intakes, please call 2-1-1, and they will help get you connected to the best resources.
Corner of Prince And Conestoga On Water Street’s Main Campus
Tuesdays 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Please note that you can only come on one of those days and must bring a photo ID to verify.
Anyone can come again on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for bread, pastry, and produce. No ID is necessary on Fridays
210 South Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603
Monday: 9:00 am – Noon and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 am-Noon
Thursday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
205 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Link (For Grades 6 through 8)
Wednesdays From 6 to 8 PM
Impact (For Grades 9 through 12)
Thursdays From 6 to 8 PM
10 West Farnum Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Full-day Kindergarten
Full-day K-4
Full-day K-3
Daily schedules in all classes focus on reading, math, science, nutrition, music, written and oral language with a distinct emphasis on fostering a love of God, learning, and people,
Phone: (717) 394-9723
Email: wonderacademy@wsm.org
For assistance, inquiries, or someone to talk through challenges with, please reach out to our team. We are always happy to help and provide next steps for you and your needs.
