Rafael grew up moving back and forth between the United States and Puerto Rico
Rafael grew up moving back and forth between the United States and Puerto Rico. He finally settled down in the U.S. when he was seventeen. Rafael grew up learning to box, and he said that his training, as well as the staff from the Allentown Rescue Mission, helped him push through the tough times. Rafael […]
Two of our men have graduated from the Transformation Program
The Allentown Rescue Mission would like to congratulate two of our men who have graduated from the Transformation Program, Shane, and Carlos. These men both grew up in a similar lifestyle and both are changing their lives by working on the Clean Team. Shane grew up being raised by his grandparents. When he was […]
Carlos has suffered from alcohol abuse for over 40 years
Carlos has suffered from alcohol abuse for over 40 years. Carlos received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at age 23, but never truly followed in the correct path. Walking on the wrong path, Carlos’ addiction led his life into a spiral. His choices resulted in him receiving multiple DUI s, broken relationships, and […]
At age 41
At age 41, at the end of his rope and without any hope, Shane came to the Allentown Rescue Mission seeking help. On March 30th, Shane enrolled in the Transformation Program. Shane soon discovered he did have an identity as a child of God. Shane began to immerse himself into the program and on April […]
Curtis and Mike Change their Lives by Working on the Clean Team
Everybody needs helps sometimes Curtis and Mike are members of the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team, and they take pride in their work. Although they are in a good place now, that wasn’t always the case. Curtis was sitting in the Lehigh County prison looking out of the window in desperation. He noticed a […]
Ryan grew up as an active child
Ryan grew up as an active child, playing basketball and football for his school. As he got older and began to work, his mother thought it was time to send him out on his own. Unfortunately, being out on his own and providing for himself was not what he expected and Ryan became homeless. Ryan […]
Greg, a graduate of the Transformation Program…
Greg, a graduate of the Transformation Program, is embarking on a trip on the Appalachian Trail. Greg came to the Allentown Rescue Mission mentally, physically, and spiritually depleted. While in the Transformation Program, he found that his life began to have meaning, and also regained his physical strength while working for the Clean Team. These […]
Growing up, Jeff had a great childhood
Growing up, Jeff had a great childhood. He grew up in Lansdale in a nice house with his mother, father, brother and sister. Since he was the oldest, he was the first of the children to experience new things. Life changed for him when he was laid off from his job in October of 2019. […]
Graduation day for Jose, Bob, and Tim
Today is graduation day for Jose, Bob, and Tim. These men could not be more different, but one thing they have in common is their effort at creating better lives for themselves through our Transformation Program. Jose is a young man who has made some poor choices. He spent two weeks in our Gateway […]
A story of Restoration
Anthony came to the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Emergency Shelter looking to be restored after his break-up with his wife led to him becoming severely depressed. His depression ultimately led him to the Allentown Rescue Mission after losing his job and becoming homeless. While at the Allentown Rescue Mission, Anthony felt great comfort while attending the […]