Shepherd of the Streets

 

United Churches began this ministry on April 1, 1988 to provide spiritual and material help to those on the streets, confronting fear, hunger, homelessness, unemployability or other difficulties. Through the Shepherd Ministry the churches of Lycoming County are able to assist people who need hope and peace in the midst of poverty and need. advocate with local agencies, law enforcement and correctional agencies.

The ministry provides for: clinical pastoral counseling bedding and hygiene items medical transportation assistance medical, dental, and visual assistance referrals.

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Pastor Mark

Pastor Mark has been the director of the Shepherd of the Street Ministry since September, 2020.  He grew up in Milton PA, attended Messiah College and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served as an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church in Central Pennsylvania for thirty years. He is also a veteran of the Army and Air Force Chaplain Corps.

Information

Location: 320 Park Avenue, Williamsport

Hours: 9 a.m. – Noon, Monday – Thursday

Mailing Address: PO Box 2184 Williamsport, PA 17703

Phone: (570) 322-6538

Administrator: Yvonne Shenuski

How can you help?

There are opportunities for laity to serve as a receptionist or as an office volunteer.

There are also opportunities for congregations and individuals to provide items for personal hygiene which are listed below.

Donation Items

General items

  • Comb
  • Shampoo
  • Adult & Kids Toothpaste/Toothbrush
  • Women’s Deodorant
  • Women’s Body Wash
  • Men’s Deodorant
  • Men’s Body Wash
  • Laundry Pods
  • Large bars soap
  • Band-aids and bandage supplies
  • Disposable razors
  • Tissues
  • Wash cloths
  • Bath towels
  • Paper towels
  • Hand lotion
  • Gel shaving cream
  • Sanitary napkins

Baby items

  • Child’s toothbrush
  • Diapers in larger sizes
  • Diapers
  • Baby shampoo
  • Baby lotion
  • Baby soap
  • Baby powder
  • Adult diapers
  • Toothbrush
  • Tube toothpaste
  • Deodorant

2024 Dates

 

Shepherd of the Streets will be closed Wednesday,   Aug 21 and Thursday, Aug 22 

The office follows the snow closings for Williamsport School District.

If there is a delay, they open at 10:00 a.m.

The office will open for 2024 on January 3rd.

Closed:   July 4th       September 2nd       October 14th       November 11th       November 27th through December 3rd    December 23rd through January 2nd

The office will open for 2025 on January 6th.