Embracing Compassion, Building Hope, and Transforming Lives Through Love and Action

Building relationships and bridging resources for the unhoused in Lancaster, PA

Our Mission
At Side Street Mission, we embody the love and compassion of Jesus by serving our unhoused friends in Lancaster, PA. Through the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we connect individuals with vital resources and provide essential needs, fostering a strong sense of community and inspiring hope for a brighter future.



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Your generous donation helps fund our mission to supply the needs for our unhoused friends. Every dollar donated goes right back into Side Street Mission.  Click Learn more to be redirected to our giving website.

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Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser – Saturday, September 13 | 11AM–5PM Join us for a delicious way to give back! For just $15 per ticket, you’ll enjoy a mouthwatering chicken BBQ meal while helping us continue making a positive impact in our community. Your support fuels the mission — and every bite brings hope. Tickets on sale now — help us reach our goal of 500 meals served! Click Learn More to purchase tickets!

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  •  9/6/2025 10:00 AM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk downtown Lancaster connecting with unhoused and underserved friends! *Volunteers please arrive at 9:30a

  •  9/20/2025 08:30 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve the Columbia community! *Volunteers please arrive at 8a

  •  8/16/2025 10:00 AM
  •   135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us at Musser Park and help us connect with our unhoused and underserved friends. *Volunteers please arrive at 9am

  •  7/19/2025 10:00 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us for a FREE pancake breakfast! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and some fun fellowship!

  •  7/19/2025 10:00 AM - 7/19/2025 11:47 AM
  •   135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us for Franks & Friends in Musser Park! Enjoy some FREE hotdogs and fun fellowship!

  •  7/5/2025 10:00 AM - 7/5/2025 06:23 PM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk through downtown Lancaster, offering prayer and a small snack to our friends on the streets.

  •  7/5/2025 10:00 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve the neighborhoods in Columbia by simple acts of kindness! We will clean up the sidewalks, hand out water and snacks, and make connections! We will start promptly at 10a

  •  6/21/2025 10:00 AM - 6/21/2025 09:16 AM
  •   135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Gather with us at Musser Park to spread seeds of hope to our unhoused friends. We will be giving out empanadas and essential needs. If you are planning to volunteer with us, please arrive at 9:30am.

  •  6/21/2025 07:00 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we offer free breakfast items, hot coffee and prayer to everyone!

  •  6/7/2025 09:30 PM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk downtown Lancaster city and handout snacks and prayer to our unhoused friends. We start walking promptly at 10a!

  •  6/7/2025 09:30 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve the neighborhoods in Columbia by simple acts of kindness! We will clean up the sidewalks, hand out water and snacks, and make connections! We will start promptly at 10a

Lancaster City Resource Card

If you or someone you know needs a simple resource card, please download the attachment.

Columbia Resource Card

If you or someone you know needs a simple resource card, please download the attachment.

  • East Petersburg, PA, USA

Side Street Mission is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. EIN: 99-4725961