The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for December, Tracy S.
Tracy lived with his mother and father his entire life. In 1992, Tracy’s father passed away. He and his mother continued living in the familial home, and he continued working until 2002, when Tracy’s mom became ill. He then left his job to dedicate himself to her care.
Tracy’s mom passed in 2010, and he fell into a state of depression. He couldn’t work, so he lived off his savings and inheritance until all his financial resources were exhausted and the house became uninhabitable.
Feeling like life became too much to handle, Tracy attempted to end his life. Fortunately, his neighbor called 911, and his life was saved. Without a house to go back to, he came to the Allentown Rescue Mission after being released from a psychiatric facility.
Tracy stayed in the Emergency Shelter for a few weeks in June of this year and then enrolled in the Mission’s Transformation Program to learn more about God and to learn skills to help him manage his life.
While in the Transformation Program, Tracy volunteered his free time to help organize the Mission’s pantry and receive food and clothing donations. Once he graduated from the program, he began working for the Clean Team Workforce.
Tracy started as a street cleaner but has turned into a reliable worker for more skilled jobs. He worked closely with the Mission’s Food Services Manager during its annual Food and Supplies drive to ensure donated items were properly stored. Most recently, he became a driver for the Clean Team Workforce. He transports work crews to jobsites and makes grocery runs for the Mission’s kitchen.
Although Tracy isn’t sure what direction he plans to go in the future, he does know it will be a positive direction. His current plan is to work for the Clean Team Workforce and save as much money as possible to help him get reestablished in the community. When asked about his future, he said, “I’m happy to be alive. I have hope again!”