Clean Team Workforce October Employee of the Month – Richard G.
The Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee of the Month for October,Richard G! Richard grew up in an intact, Christian family, but began rebelling at the age of eleven. For fourdecades, he didn’t take responsibility for his actions; he “chased the high.” But after jail time and a drugoverdose, Richard came to the Allentown Rescue […]
Holiday Drive to Provide Food and Hope for Homeless Men
The Allentown Rescue Mission will hold its 23rd annual Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive the weekend before Thanksgiving. The Mission relies on this event to feed its guests throughout the holidays and to restock its pantry for the upcoming year. This year grocery costs in Pennsylvania are among the highest in the nation […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for September
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employeeof the Month for September, Andrew F. Andrew sought the help of the Allentown Rescue Mission after losing his place to live at a recoveryhouse. The recovery house required guests to have a job, and Andrew was laid off from his job whilestaying there. As a […]
Graduation Celebrations Return to the Allentown Rescue Mission
The Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce the return of its graduationcelebrations for clients in the Transformation Program after a long hiatus due to the pandemic.Homeless men who complete the eight-week program to change the trajectory of their lives are being honored with a ceremony and reception for their friends and family. The graduation […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Robert F.
Robert F. was living in a hotel trying to find a job after he was released from prison. However, he was unable to secure a job before his money ran out and needed a place to stay. With nowhere else to go, he turned to the Allentown Rescue Mission for help. After 30 days in […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for August
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employeeof the Month for August, Eric S. Eric S’s life began to unravel when he became involved with a woman who was an addict. Eric, arecovering alcoholic, reverted to his old habits and spent his savings on their addictions. Soon, he wasunable to pay his rent. […]
Commemorating 15 Years of Employing Homeless Men
The Allentown Rescue Mission is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Clean Team Workforce. The Clean Team Workforce was created to provide full-time employment for homeless men the day after they graduate from the Mission’s Transformation Program and to teach them skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. Founded in 2008, the Clean Team […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Piyush P.
Piyush P. was evicted from his apartment. He had trouble getting along with his roommate. He knew about the Allentown Rescue Mission and the help it provided, so Piyush decided to stay in the Emergency Shelter while he was working in the area. He hoped that the job he had would turn into full-time work, […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for July
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee of the Month for July, Steve Z. Steve needed help and a place to stay after his mother asked him to leave the family home because of motivational issues. Steve graduated from high school but was not looking for a job or making any plans […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Dale B.
Dale B. had been working and had a place of his own until his health began to take a turn for the worse. Pain and neuropathy associated with diabetes caused Dale to lose his job and then his home. He fell into a deep depression and felt like ending his life. His behavior led him […]