Lancaster County has many faith-based organizations that provide shelter, health care, counseling, and other help to local residents. Below are ministries serving Lancaster County, with addresses and phone numbers. Descriptions come from the organizations themselves, and LancasterPA.com lists them for information, not as an endorsement.
Water Street Mission, Lancaster
Provides an emergency shelter and residential program for people experiencing temporary homelessness, along with Water Street Health Services (medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics for low-income and uninsured people), Wonder Academy (Pre-K and Kindergarten for children from low-income families), Teen Haven and Compass (programs for Lancaster City youth and young adults), and the 12 & 1 Center, which provides basic food supplies for families.
210 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 717-393-7709 | wsm.org | Volunteer: wsm.org/volunteer
Milagro House, Lancaster
Offers education, housing, workforce development, life-skills training, case management, counseling, and post-program support for women with children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness.
669 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 717-509-1401 | milagrohouse.org
Hope Within Ministries Community Health, Counseling & Dental Center, Elizabethtown
Provides free primary health care and free prescriptions to financially eligible residents of Lancaster, Lebanon, and Dauphin counties, with donation-only dental care for patients in the primary care program. Counseling is offered on a sliding fee scale with no eligibility requirements. Services are available to the whole family.
4748 E. Harrisburg Pike, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 | 717-367-9797 | hopewithin.org
Align Pregnancy Services, four locations
Align says its services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental, and are open to women, men, and teens who are unprepared for pregnancy. Services it lists include pregnancy tests, first-trimester ultrasounds, prenatal education, parenting classes, STD education, community support referrals, and post-abortion support. A baby boutique is available using credits earned at classes.
Love INC of Lancaster County, Manheim
A network of Lancaster County churches from 24 denominations that connects neighbors in need with volunteers and help from local congregations. Its stated mission is “to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ.”
140 North Penn Street, Manheim, PA 17545 | (717) 735-7540 | loveinclancaster.org
Freedom Thrift, New Holland
Thrift stores whose proceeds support Revelations of Freedom Ministries, which helps men struggling with addiction.
114 Ranck Church Road, New Holland, PA 17557 | rofm.org/thrift-stores
Giving and volunteering
ExtraGive, a 24-hour community giving event for Lancaster County nonprofits, is on Friday, Nov. 20. See our ExtraGive page. FaithfulGive is an online giving platform for Christian nonprofits in Lancaster County. To find volunteer opportunities, see our volunteer page.
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HRC Hope and Restoration Counseling (previously Day Seven Ministries) offers professional, confidential, Christian counseling to men, women, couples, adolescents (over age 14), and families affected by sexual and relational brokenness issues. Visit Website
Hope Within is a community health center that provides free primary health care services to the medically uninsured, financially needy residents of Lancaster and Dauphin counties. Visit Website
Our Mission is to defend human life at all stages and to defend the rights of the people to freely exercise their religion, as well as all the other First Amendment freedoms that depend on that first freedom. We protect and advance self-evident truth through advocacy in courts of law and courts of public opinion, and through legislative policy development and education. Visit Website
23 North Front Street
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Live 10:27 Ministries helps people live Luke 10:27 by strengthening their faith through teaching, seminars, relationships, and short-term mission trips.
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Love INC is a ministry that connects churches with the needs of their neighbors, allowing Christ’s love to transform lives and communities. Many of the people this ministry serves have no relation with a church. Lives are transformed when partnering churches reach out to meet these needs. Visit Website
Mennonite Central Committee is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches sharing God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC’s support comes from generous individuals and churches as well as MCC Thrift Shops and Relief Sales. Visit Website
Providing support to victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation by addressing their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs through a Christ-centered focus. Visit Website
The Marriage Hub is a marriage ministry that seeks to become the leading and most trusted provider of Biblically based, interactive marriage-building experiences for couples of all ages and stages, anywhere! Our bold vision is to see divorce eradicated from our society! Visit Website
The Mission of the Pennsylvania Family Institute is to strengthen families by restoring to public life the traditional, foundational principles and values essential for the well-being of society. We encourage responsible citizenship and involvement in civic affairs to promote respect for life, family, marriage and religious liberty. Visit Website
The Pocket Testament League has, since 1893, motivated Christians to read, carry and share the Word of God. The League provides pocket-sized Gospels of John and other resources, in multiple languages and versions, to help believers develop a lifestyle of biblical discipline and personal evangelism. Membership is completely free – Join today! Visit Website
Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. “God has called Samaritan’s Purse to rush into crisis areas to save lives and to share the Good News that Jesus Christ paid for our sins on the Cross and rose from the grave to save all who put their faith in Him. No matter where we go, our goal is the same—to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and to share His love with those in need.” – Franklin Graham Visit Website
Water Street Ministries strives to change one life at a time. We provide practical expressions of God’s love in several ways: Educating young children, Equipping teens in our cities, Providing healthcare for the working poor, Providing rescue and renewal for homeless men, women, and children. Visit Website
Free help for unplanned pregnancies in Lancaster County, PA. Previously “Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services.” Think you’re pregnant? Not sure what to do? You are not alone! We’re here for you. All our services are 100% FREE, confidential, and non-judgmental. We provide free pregnancy tests, free pregnancy ultrasounds (limited to the 1st trimester), information that’s medically accurate about Lancaster abortion clinics, prenatal and options education, parenting classes/support, a baby boutique, post-abortion support, and community support referrals. Visit Website
The U.S. legal system, which was built on a moral and Christian foundation, has been steadily moving against religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and family. Alliance Defending Freedom exists to keep the doors open by advocating for freedom of religion and individual freedom.
15100 N. 90th Street
Reaching Children. Strengthening the Church. BCM International is a global Bible-Centered Ministry dedicated to making disciples of all age groups for the Lord Jesus Christ through evangelism, teaching and training so that churches are established and the Church strengthened. Visit Website
Blue Rock Bed and Breakfast provides lodging for vacationers. The BnB is also a comfortable location for pastor & missionary debriefing and consulting, retreats, Christian counseling, marriage enrichment, and healing prayer ministry. The BnB provides a safe & confidential place for Christian leaders to unpack their struggles or process personal and ministry concerns with certified counselor and host, Dr. Ed Hersh.
72 Blue Rock Road
John D. Wise, PhD is a university professor of philosophy who spent 25 years as an atheist before rediscovering the Truth in Christ. The Christian Atheist is a YouTube and Podcast ministry helping Christians to understand the intellectual strength of their faith in the contemporary world and proclaim the Way to Truth and Life in the Incarnation! Visit Website
Daily Encouragement Net is the online Bible teaching ministry of Stephen & Brooksyne Weber offering a daily, Bible-based perspective of hope, encouragement and exhortation. The site often feature stories and photos from Lancaster County where the Webers live. https://www.
The transformational journey in the life of any Christ-follower is a process. Our focus is on supporting those that desire a deeper spiritual experience. We’re all “broken” and in need of the source of healing in Jesus. EBM resources individuals in a multitude of ways. Join us in exploring the possibilities.
Introducing Lancaster’s new secure, online, momentum-building, community giving opportunity that aligns with Christian values and celebrates our rich legacy of biblically faithful nonprofits! Mark your calendar and plan to be a generous sponsor, volunteer, and prayer partner for Lancaster’s nonprofits with FaithfulGive on October 20-22.
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When you shop at Freedom Thrift, you’re getting more than a good deal on unique finds! Proceeds from your purchase directly support Revelations of Freedom Ministries, uplifting and empowering men who are struggling with addiction. Visit both locations in New Holland and Ronks.
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Reach thousands of Lancaster residents.
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Providing Christian host families for foreign students who want to study in America. Visit website
Demonstrating the Historical Reliability of the Bible through Archaeological and Biblical Research. Visit website
Striving to help people effectively communicate the Bible using illustrated lessons, stories, and songs. Visit website
Counseling, coaching, and caring to heal emotional pain, conflict, disorders, and sexual problems through prayer and God’s Word. Visit website
Ending homelessness for mothers and their children. Visit wbsite
Evangelizing and edifying business and professional men to develop ambassadors for Christ in the marketplace. Visit website
Committed to building strong families by bridging the gap between parents and teenagers. Visit website
Worldwide organization striving to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to disciple them. Visit wbsite
Providing services to senior adults and disadvantaged children in an atmosphere graced with love, dignity, compassion, and respect. Visit website
Serving the poor in underserved countries by providing biblically based training, savings, and loans to break the cycle of poverty. Visit website
Christ-centered homes for birth mothers and their children. Visit website
Offering hope for struggling marriages, with happy results! Visit website
Mother’s Day Truck Convoy and other activities for children with life threatening conditions.
Non-profit firm providing legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence. Visit Website
Providing education, housing, and services for homeless women and their children. Learn More
Helping men (and their families) who struggle with life-controlling problems. Visit website
Caring support for families who have lost a baby through miscarriage, pregnancy complications, prematurity, stillbirth, SIDS, or in the first few months of life. Visit Website
Hope Within Ministries in Elizabethtown offers free primary health care and prescriptions to financially eligible residents of Lancaster, Lebanon, and Dauphin counties. Call 717-367-9797.
Milagro House at 669 West Chestnut Street. Call 717-509-1401.
Water Street Mission at 210 South Prince Street, Lancaster. Call 717-393-7709.
A network of Lancaster County churches from 24 denominations that connects people in need with help from congregations.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, for 24 hours.
Water Street Mission lists openings at wsm.org/volunteer. See our volunteer page for more.
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