Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for January
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce would like to congratulate Chris W. for not only being selected as Employee of the Month for January but also for being hired full-time at Trinity Glass International, Inc., a local manufacturer of exterior and patio doors. Chris came to the Emergency Shelter after a falling out with […]
Success Story – Scott P., Craig S. and Gregory K.
In our most recent Transformation Program graduation, we recognized three men who successfully completed the 8-week program. Scott P., Craig S., and Gregory K. each shared how the staff along with the classes, life-coaching, and workforce development time made an impact on their lives. Each man shared a little about their personal story and encouraged […]
Scholarship Program Opens the Door to a Brighter Future
Eduardo R., a current resident at the Allentown Rescue Mission, enrolled at Lehigh Carbon Community College this semester and began classes toward his bachelor’s degree with the help of the Mission’s scholarship program. The scholarship money, donated by Glasbern and an anonymous benefactor, has been earmarked for education to help homeless men become more employable. […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for December
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its employee of the month for December, James M. James stayed at the Allentown Rescue Mission and worked for the Clean Team Workforce in 2016. At that time, James left the Mission without having a permanent job lined up. He struggled while looking for employment, but he […]
Success Story – Paul
Paul P. was staying with his son and daughter-in-law prior to coming to the Allentown Rescue Mission. However, his son and his son’s wife fought a lot. When they tried to involve Paul in their fights, he thought it would be best to leave. Without anywhere else to go, Paul went to a psychological hospital […]
Donors Save Slow Holiday Giving Season
The Allentown Rescue Mission reported tremendous donor support over the past two holiday months. The holidays can be difficult for the men who stay at the Mission. Being separated from loved ones or reflecting on days gone by and losses that have occurred can cause heartache and despair, but the generosity and love shown by […]
Success Story – Richard F.
Before Richard F. came to the Allentown Rescue Mission, he was “living a life with no hope in sight.” He was living in his truck and felt like no one was willing, or available, to help him in his time of desperation. When Richard arrived at the Mission, he said that the people made him […]