Transformation Program Graduate – Adam

Adam is one of our recent Transformation Program graduates. He came to our Emergency Shelter after losing his room at a recovering center. Here, he received safe housing, daily meals, clean clothes, compassion, and access to our Transformation Program. The Transformation Program helps the men in our care tackle the root cause of their homelessness, […]

Transformation Program Graduate – Nikiea

Congratulations to Nikiea for graduating from the Transformation Program! Nikiea moved to the area from southern Indiana with his cousin. However, he soon found that the path he was on wasn’t good and decided to make a change. Nikiea wasn’t homeless, but he could stay at his old place if he wanted to change. So […]

Transformation Program Graduate – Peter

Meet one of the latest Transformation Progam graduates, Peter. Peter was brought to us by a police officer that found him walking along the highway. Many factors brought him to homelessness, but he thinks that the most significant contributor was his high level of social anxiety.  The kindness of our staff helped him decide to […]

Transformation Program Graduate – Andy

Today’s Transformation Program graduate is Andy. Unfortunately, like many Americans, Andy lived paycheck to paycheck. A disability kept him from working full-time, and soon he was unable to pay his rent. He used his savings to rent a hotel room, but soon his money ran out. Luckily, an employee at the hotel offered to help […]

Success Story – Nikiea

Nikiea joined the Transformation Program looking to add God to his life. “I knew about the Lord as a kid; I had family who went to church, but I never personally took a relationship with Christ seriously.” While in the program, Nikiea realized that he wanted to dedicate his life to Jesus and get saved. […]

Success Story – Carl

We want to congratulate Carl for being a model guest of our Emergency Shelter. Carl came to us after he lost his family home and his debt piled up. Since he joined us, he was one of the men that stepped up to help in the shelter. Carl helps with laundry and meal duties and […]

Transformation Program Graduate – Kyle

Kyle recently graduated from our Transformation Program. He grew up in a loving home with his parents and two siblings. However, when his mom passed away in 2018, he began to make some bad choices. Soon, Kyle found himself homeless and on probation. Luckily, when he needed a place to stay, he found our shelter.  […]

Success Story – Nick

“It’s impossible to put into words just how much the Allentown Rescue Mission has helped change my life.” – Nick, the Emergency Shelter Coordinator of the Allentown Rescue Mission. Nick credits the unconditional support of our staff and the Transformation Program for his new lease on life. He made a few mistakes and had to […]

Transformation Program Graduate – Kevin

Meet Kevin, a recent Transformation Program graduate. He made a few mistakes in life but is working hard to change his old patterns and create a new life for himself. Kevin grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, playing various sports and eventually moved to the Lehigh Valley.  Unfortunately, that’s when his family life started to go […]

Success Story – Donald

Donald came to us for an all-too-familiar reason; he lost his job due to the pandemic. But he didn’t let the loss of his job and disability stop him. Donald is one of our most proactive guests. He’s constantly on the phone, filling out applications, and doing everything he can to get back on his […]