Allentown Rescue Mission Guests Receive the Gift of Clear Sight
Warby Parker, a New York-based eyewear company, recently donated gift cards to the Allentown Rescue Mission to provide homeless men with free eye exams and eyeglasses. The generous gift was donated by the brand’s Lehigh Valley retail store team and will allow Mission guests who may otherwise not have access to eye care to be […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Henry G.
Henry G. had living and employment stability until mental health began to affect his life. He was unable to focus on work and ultimately quit and moved in with sister. Eventually, his sister had to move out of her apartment, so Henry had nowhere to stay and turned to the Allentown Rescue Mission. Henry enjoyed […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Tim J.
Tim J. had a job and was living independently when bursitis started affecting his daily life. The condition became so painful that Tim had to quit his job. Once out of work, boredom set in and he began drinking and using drugs to pass the time. This lifestyle caused him to run through his savings […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for June
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employeeof the Month for June, Shaheed B. Shaheed came to the Allentown Rescue Mission after being evicted from his home for late rentpayments. He had been working part-time and struggled to pay his bills each month. After staying inthe Emergency Shelter, he joined the eight-week Transformation […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Jon D.
Jon D. was living in a tent in the woods when he suffered a major heart attack. After being treated at the hospital, he was issued a defibrillator vest to monitor his heart which is currently functioning at only 30 percent. According to Jon, when the hospital was looking for a place for him to […]
Clean Team Workforce Initiative Restores Mobility and Dignity
The Allentown Rescue Mission proudly announces the launch of its newest program, Wheelchairs to the Rescue. Men employed by the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce operate the Wheelchairs to the Rescue program. They acquire wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches through property and estate cleanouts, as well as public donations, and donate them to Joni and […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for May
The Allentown Rescue Mission announced its Clean Team Workforce’s Employee of the Month for May, Darren S. Darren graduated from the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program in April 2023 and has been working for the Clean Team Workforce for just over a month. Darren proved immediately that he was an asset to the team. Within […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Alfredo G.
Alfredo G. stayed at the Allentown Rescue Mission once before but left because he was having medical issues with his leg. He eventually needed to go to physical therapy for his leg and lost his job as a result. At that point, Alfredo found himself back on the street with no family in the area […]
Join us in supporting the DeSales Free Clinic at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
Join us in supporting the DeSales Free Clinic at the Highmark Annual 5K Walk for a Healthy Community on June 3rd! Check-in starts at 7:45am, walk begins at 9am at DeSales University. Donate to provide medical supplies, medications, and clinic maintenance. 100% of donations go to the clinic. Donations over $30 get a free t-shirt!
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for March
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce announced its Employee of the Month for March, John H. John originally graduated from the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program in 2018 and worked for the Clean Team Workforce. Even though John was a hard worker, anxiety and depression took over his life and he decided to leave […]