Employee Spotlight, Michael S.
Meet Michael S. He’s one of our Emergency Shelter employees and works directly with the men. He helps them adapt to the shelter, and helps them understand the changes they need to make to get their lives back in order. He started working at the Allentown Rescue Mission over a year ago because he wanted […]
Veteran Very Appreciative for the Work of the Allentown Rescue Mission
Gary Timmins, U.S. Navy veteran and former client of the Allentown Rescue Mission, praised the Mission for helping him get back on his feet at a donation presentation by the Emmaus Veterans Committee. The Emmaus Veterans Committee is an annual supporter of the Allentown Rescue Mission. When they learned this year that one of their […]
The Allentown Rescue Mission Thanks its Donors for Overwhelming Support in 2020
As the door closes on 2020, the Allentown Rescue Mission humbly thanks every one of its donors, volunteers, and partners for their unwavering support during these trying times. Rapidly changing coronavirus developments and reports of human struggle have made this year especially difficult. The Allentown Rescue Mission fought through COVID-19 challenges because of the importance […]
The Allentown Rescue Mission Thanks its Donors for Overwhelming Support in 2020
As the door closes on 2020, the Allentown Rescue Mission humbly thanks every one of its donors, volunteers, and partners for their unwavering support during these trying times. Rapidly changing coronavirus developments and reports of human struggle have made this year especially difficult. The Allentown Rescue Mission fought through COVID-19 challenges because of the importance […]
Thank You for Supporting Us!
Thank you for your support during this tumultuous year. Thanks to you we were able to keep our doors opened and provide life-changing services to homeless men. With you by our side we know we will be able to stay open for many years to come. Let’s continue working together to improve the lives of […]
Clean Team Worker of the Month, Donald
The Allentown Rescue Mission congratulates its Clean Team Worker of the Month for December, Donald. Donald’s journey with the Allentown Rescue Mission began in 2011 when he lost his job of ten years. He and his twin brother had been living together since high school. But without his job, they were unable to make ends […]
Decorate Your Home for the Holidays and Support the Men of the Allentown Rescue Mission!
Do you have a beautifully decorated home for the holidays? Show it off and help bring joy to others by entering Saucon Source’s 2020 Holiday Lights Contest and Tour, co-sponsored by Bob’s Valley Wide Carpet Care and Blair Custom Homes. This year the contest will also serve as a fundraiser to help raise money for local […]
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s 2020 Thanksgiving: Altered but Not Disheartened
Like most Americans, the Allentown Rescue Mission reconsidered its Thanksgiving plans this year. The Allentown Rescue Mission celebrated with a modified version of its traditional turkey dinner to ensure the safety of everyone involved. And while protocol was different this year, the meal provided the men with the same sense of gratitude as in years […]
Allentown Rescue Mission’s December Billboards
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s “I AM” billboard campaign highlights the different members of the community that make up the Allentown Rescue Mission. For the holidays, the Allentown Rescue Mission will shift its focus to within. The holiday billboards will showcase our family of program men, staff and Clean Team employees. Although many of the Allentown […]
Scouts See Increase in Food Drive During Pandemic
Macungie Boy Scout Troop 71 collected 1,000 more items during their annual Scouting for Food Campaign. Each year, the troop goes door-to-door gathering non-perishable food items from their local community. Thanks to the pandemic, the Boy Scout troop didn’t know what to expect, but they received 3,551 items! It’s an uncertain time for many, and […]