New Job for Tony!
Congratulations Allentown Rescue Mission program graduate Tony (pictured in the blue Clean Team shirt) – who was hired permanently as a Production Associate at Hapco Screen Printing in Emmaus! Pictured with Tony is Brian Achey, Hapco Plant Manager, who also happens to be a former staff member of the Allentown Rescue Mission. While Brian was […]
Today saw the graduation of Douglas, Antoine, and Juan
Today saw the graduation of Douglas, Antoine, and Juan. All three of our graduates will be joining the Clean Team. The weather is getting warmer, inquiries about Clean Team are becoming more frequent, and we are lucky to have these three new graduates as part of the team. Douglas has experienced difficulties in his […]
Local churches play an important role…
Local churches play an important role in the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program. They help our graduates stay on the path to recovery. Brian, a graduate of Program and an active member of New Bethany EC Church in Allentown, is an example of how the local church provides the continued support our grads need. Brian […]
Doug’s life had taken a turn for the worst…
Doug’s life had taken a turn for the worst 9 years ago when he began to have grand-maul seizures. His pain and suffering caused him to lose faith and he walked away from God. Homeless, out of meds, and emotionally spent, Doug found his way to the Allentown Rescue Mission and enrolled in the Transformation […]
Three more amazing men graduate ready to take on the world
Zach, William, and Dakota are the newest graduates from the Transformation Program. They have diverse backgrounds, and they are all joining the Clean Team to make their way into the workforce. Zach has been to the Mission several times, but this time was different: He became born again. Like all the men who join […]
The American Heart Association stops by the Allentown Rescue Mission
They fed our men and taught them how to live healthier On Wednesday, February 5th, the American Heart Association spent the day at the Allentown Rescue Mission helping our men. Not only did they help by serving two meals; they also gave the men knowledge on how to live a healthier lifestyle so they can […]
Things were going well in Wayne’s life
Things were going well in Wayne’s life; he had a good job, a nice house, a loving wife, and two beautiful daughters but he was still not able to see all of the blessings he had. He began to feel depressed and ever since his father’s passing eight years ago, he began to lose faith […]
Matthew came to the Allentown Rescue Mission, in search of finding himself
Matthew came to the Allentown Rescue Mission, in search of finding himself. Matt grew up being raised by his grandparents and when he turned 18, he decided to join the Marines. But due to some personal issues he encountered, he was released. Once released he resided in Pittsburgh, PA where he began taking classes at […]
Friday marked the graduation of five great guys
Friday marked the graduation of five great guys: Wayne, Sean, Ted, Brian, and Timothy. Making this story even better is the fact that all five are now working on the Clean Team. Most of our graduates work on the Clean Team, but some decide to leave as soon as they graduate. There is an unfortunate […]
Please join us in congratulating Michael, Tony, Gilbert, and Jason
Please join us in congratulating Michael, Tony, Gilbert, and Jason for graduating from the Transformation Program today. These four men came from different backgrounds and circumstances, but they worked hard, and they graduated from our program designed to help them build life skills and get them back into the workforce. Gilbert came all the […]