Transformation Program Graduate – Michael
Meet Michael, one of our Transformation Program graduates. Michael had a tumultuous childhood. His home was robbed three times, and he had a difficult time in school. He struggled to learn as quickly as the other students and had to take special education classes. “The only thing that motivated me to keep going in school […]
It’s never too late to transform a life
Years of alcohol abuse wrecked Jeff’s life. It turned him into a person he didn’t like- a person who lied to himself and others, a person filled with shame. He came to Allentown Rescue Mission looking for help and soon joined the Transformation Program after seeing the positive impact it had on the other men. […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Ryan
We’re big proponents of second chances, so we’re always willing to give past graduates of the Transformation Program the chance to go through it again. We understand that change and self-improvement can be hard, so we don’t judge or look down on graduates who couldn’t maintain their transformed life. We welcome them with open arms. […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Joseph
Joseph is one of our latest Transformation Program graduates. Joseph grew up in a low-income and abusive home. “Everyone was angry all the time; it was an angry house.” Recalls Joseph. This led him to lash out and make bad choices. His self-destructive pattern continued throughout this life, but he finally decided that enough was […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Jeff
Jeff had a tough childhood and a long period of hardships; perhaps he was destined to suffer from homelessness. Jeff and his 5 brothers and 2 sisters were raised in the foster system, where he was shuffled from home to home. He struggled, but he worked hard, overcame his tumultuous childhood, and had his life […]
Doing whatever it takes to change
Meet Mike, one of our current Transformation Program members. Mike came to use once he realized he had made some poor choices and taken the wrong path. He wanted to change and looked for a program that would help him meet his goals. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes to change and use this […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Lee
This is Lee, he recently graduated from our Transformation Program. Lee had a tough childhood growing up in New York. He suffered from physical and verbal abuse so, as soon as he could, he moved in with his sister and her boyfriend in hopes of a better life. Unfortunately, they mimicked the same behaviors as […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Barry
Meet Barry, one of our latest Transformation Program graduates. Barry grew up in York, PA where he rode bikes and excelled in gymnastics. Eventually, he moved to Allentown with a friend of his. He enjoyed living in the city, but missed being away from his family. This led him to spend time with the wrong […]
Asking for your prayers
Today we want to ask you to please pray for John, one of the men in our care. Over the past year, John was diagnosed with some serious health issues. In spite of the tough year that COVID-19 has brought on everyone, as well as the personal trials and tribulations that are a regular part […]
Finding the Power to Move Forward
Meet Jeff. Jeff grew up poor in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. He was put into foster care when his alcoholic father abandoned him. Still, he didn’t let his tough childhood hold him back. Jeff grew up, worked hard, and reunited with his mother. But when his mother passed away, Jeff began to use drugs […]