Allentown Rescue Mission

Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Restore Men Experiencing Homelessness.

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We provide life-changing meals, shelter, medical care, and other services to men experiencing homelessness.

Stories of Hope

Watch video testimonies from men who have been directly impacted by YOUR support of the Allentown Rescue Mission and see how your generosity is making a life-changing difference in the lives of men experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.

Make an Impact

Help men beat their addictions, get permanent jobs and homes, reunite with their families, and more.

How We Serve

Emergency Shelter

The Emergency Shelter provides the essentials to men experiencing homelessness. They receive warm meals, hot showers, clean clothes, and respite from the hardships of the streets.

Transformation Program

The Transformation Program provides our guests with life skills, workforce skills, and religious classes to help them reclaim their lives.

The Clean Team Workforce

Clean Team Workforce members do a variety of jobs, earn wages, and save money as they transition back into the community.

DeSales Free Medical Clinic

Since 2007, DeSales University has offered medical services to the guests of the Allentown Rescue Mission.

Chapel Services

A long time staple of the Allentown Rescue Mission’s services to the homeless community has been chapel services.

Books to the Rescue

The men in the Transformation Program collect, catalog, and organize donated children’s books. Then we distribute them to local schools.

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My life was transformed

— John R.

Why Choose us

Our Impact

Every year we feed, shelter, clothe, and most importantly, give hope to hundreds of men experiencing homelessness. Through our programs and the community's help, men can beat homelessness and reintegrate into society. Click on the video to hear the heart-warming story of Jeff, a former guest of the Allentown Rescue Mission.

Nutritionally balanced meals were served

25000

Nights of safe shelter were provided

9000

Men were welcomed into the shelter

222

Donors supported our men

12222

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News & Articles

Clean Team Workforce April Employee of the Month — Caydele F.

(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for April,Caydele F. Caydele was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He came

Allentown Rescue Mission Honors Long-Time Donor

The Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce the recognition of Kris and Preeta Kapoor for their dedicated service and commitment to men experiencing homelessness

Clean Team Workforce February Employee of the Month — Peter F.

(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for February,Peter F. After the death of his wife four years ago,

It changed my life. God bless that place.

— Robert S.

What Our Clients Say

No matter the time of day or how busy they are, they always seem happy to see you. Keep up the great work you do here for your fellow man.

They took in a friend, he says it's the best thing that ever happened to him strict at times, but the counselors are good. He got clean, found a job, and is doing well!

This place is a blessing. Need I say more. Blessings to the staff and those seeking refuge from the elements. Thank you Allentown Rescue Mission!

Allentown Rescue Mission

Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Restore Men Experiencing Homelessness.

Get Help

Stories of Hope

Make an Impact

How We Serve

Emergency Shelter

Transformation Program

The Clean Team Workforce

DeSales Free Medical Clinic

Chapel Services

Books to the Rescue

“

My life was transformed

— John R.

Our Impact

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Donate Today

News & Articles

Clean Team Workforce April Employee of the Month — Caydele F.

Allentown Rescue Mission Honors Long-Time Donor

Clean Team Workforce February Employee of the Month — Peter F.

“

It changed my life. God bless that place.

— Robert S.

What Our Clients Say

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