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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You can help us create a meaningful impact

Services We Provide

Essential Needs

Essential Needs

Side Street Mission provides essential needs such as food, hygiene products, clothing, and shelter resources to support our unhoused community. By addressing these immediate needs, we help restore dignity and offer stability, laying the groundwork for long-term assistance and personal growth.

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Relationship Building

Relationship Building

We are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with those we serve, providing unhoused individuals with Bibles, bus passes, and daily essentials to instill hope and improve their quality of life. Your tax-deductible contribution can help sustain and expand our mission.

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Resource Bridging

Resource Bridging

Side Street Mission partners with the community to connect individuals with essential resources like housing, employment, mental health, and addiction recovery support. Through personalized guidance and advocacy, we build trust, provide referrals, and equip individuals with tools for navigating complex systems—empowering them on their path to stability and self-sufficiency.

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Resource Cards

Lancaster City Resource Card

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

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Columbia Resource Card

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

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Events

Adopt-A-Block -Columbia

  •  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

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Donuts and Prayer- Lancaster City

  •  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!

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F.A.Q

Got questions that need answering?

Yes, we're here to help! Check out our most frequently asked questions below.

How can I make a tax-deductible donation?
Mail checks made payable to:

Side Street Mission to 6542 Hollow Dr East Petersburg, Pa, 17520

GiveButter: https://givebutter.com/P1P2df



Can I volunteer?
ABSOLUTELY! Email us at sidestreetmission@gmail.com and we will give you more information.

What supplies are you in need of?
Please check out our Amazon wishlist. The list is updated frequently to reflect the current needs. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/136ZMPX2CDKP6?ref_=wl_share

Have more questions?
Email us at sidestreetmission@gmail.com

Contact

  • East Petersburg, PA, USA

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

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Thanksgiving Event 2024