Lehigh Valley Marketplace Highlights our Clean Team
Lehigh Valley Marketplace magazine wrote an article about the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team. The Clean Team is staffed by the men that have graduated from our Transformation Program. It provides them with temporary employment, teaches them good work ethics, and helps them save money to transition into back into society. From the article: “They […]
Clean Team Worker of the Month – Matt
The Allentown Rescue Mission proudly announces their Clean Team Worker of the Month for November, Matt. After being discharged from the Marine Corps Reserve, Matt struggled to find a purpose in his life. He knew he needed help and reached out to the Allentown Rescue Mission. He joined the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program, took […]
Riley a Young Philanthropist
Riley Knecht is a freshman at Salisbury High School and the reigning Miss Mid Atlantic Jr. Teen. As a philanthropist and a fan of archery, she teamed up with the Izaak Walton Rod and Gun Club to host a benefit archery shoot. The event was a huge success and raised over $2,000 for the Allentown […]
Thanks for Giving Food and Supplies Drive
Our Thanks for Giving Food and Supplies Drive is off to a great start! Our food and supplies drive kicked off on November 1st and the donations are pouring in. You can help us fill our pantry, and fill the hearts of homeless men by donating today. Stop by the Allentown Rescue Mission from 8:30 […]
The Allentown Rescue Mission is Awarded Gift at USMC Birthday Celebration
The Allentown Rescue Mission proudly thanks the Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley Marine Detachments for their support of homeless men in the Lehigh Valley. At the United States Marine Corps 245th birthday ceremony, the Marines presented the Allentown Rescue Mission with a gift of $500. The celebration took place at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown on […]
Allentown Rescue Mission Honors Veterans
Today the Allentown Rescue Mission observed a Veterans Day Moment of Silence in recognition of the service and sacrifice of all veterans. A prayer followed to dedicate a stone marker in the Allentown Rescue Mission’s courtyard in honor of all the veterans who have passed through the Allentown Rescue Mission’s doors. The Allentown Rescue Mission […]
Donors Reach Out in Support of Cancelled Spaghetti Dinner
This year would have been the 18th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, an event held in conjunction with Bobby Gunther and WAEB News Radio to raise funds in support of homeless men. However, to keep its staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and the homeless men it serves safe, the Allentown Rescue Mission canceled its longstanding fundraiser. For […]
Allentown Rescue Mission’s November Billboards
The Allentown Rescue Mission started their “I AM” billboard campaign, which can be seen around the Lehigh Valley displaying some of their graduates, partners, volunteers, and the Clean Team. Each one of the billboards telling their own “I AM” story. When Alfredo lost his home, he had nowhere to go. He wandered the streets until […]
Giving Tuesday 2020
This Giving Tuesday we are launching the “I Am Giving” campaign to benefit homeless men in the Greater Lehigh Valley area. We provide shelter, meals, access to medical care, counseling, faith-based education, and temporary employment. Join us for a month long celebration. Your support helps change lives!
The Clean Team Helps Beautify the Neighborhood (West End Living)
The green-vested crew that recently trawled the Theatre District scooping up discarded waste and recyclable materials wasn’t a group of city employees. Nor were they neighborhood volunteers on a beautification kick. They were actually members of The Clean Team, a group of formerly homeless men who are turning their lives around via the Allentown Rescue […]