Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for June
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee ofthe Month for June, Justin C. Justin started a photography and music business in 2022, but he bit off more than he could chew. Tokeep up with the demands of his time, he began using drugs to stay awake and alert. Eventually, […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Justin C.
Justin C. had his own photography and music business in 2022, but he bit off more than hecould chew. To keep up with the demands on his time, he began using, and then abusing,Adderall. Consequently, Justin lost his business and spent time in the hospital to processwhat had happened. Upon being released from the hospital, […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Myron D.
Myron D., married by common law, enjoyed life with his wife of 16 years until she passedaway in 2021. His wife primarily paid their bills and with her gone, Myron struggled to makeends meet. Then five months after her death, her son, Myron’s stepson, committed suicide.This led Myron into a deep depression and severe anxiety […]
The Allentown Rescue Mission Kicks off its Holiday Card Contest
July is almost here, and the Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce its Christmas inJuly holiday card contest. Starting today, the Mission is asking the public to vote on six winter-themed paintings created by men experiencing homelessness and residing at the Mission. Thepainting with the most votes will become the Mission’s 2024 Christmas card. […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for May
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of theMonth for May, Dwight S. Dwight worked in shipping and receiving for a company in Tamaqua, PA for over 20 years.Unfortunately, he was among many employees laid off indefinitely due to the economicdownturn from the pandemic. Then in 2021, Dwight’s mother passed away. He […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Dwight S.
Dwight S. arrived at the shelter in need of immediate housing after a house fire left him withouta place to stay. After a few weeks in the Emergency Shelter, he decided to enroll in theTransformation Program to buy himself more time to make plans for his future. Dwight entered the Transformation Program disappointed that he […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Jose V.
Kicked out of his apartment for not helping with the rent and other home concerns, Jose V. spent time in several local shelters before he came to the Allentown Rescue Mission. While in the Emergency Shelter Jose looked for work, but nothing materialized. Along the way, he made friends in the shelter, so when his […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Jose P.
Jose P’s mother-in-law was in danger of losing her home. He decided to help her by selling his own home and giving her the proceeds. Unfortunately, he was unable to save her home and lost most of his money in the process. Jose was a hard worker and never thought he would show up at […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Matthew D.
Matthew D. grew up in NJ. His childhood was marred with a learning disability diagnosis and his parent’s divorce leading to relational instability. Matthew struggled with bottling up his anger and lashing out in self-defense. Deep down, Matthew was longing to be loved and while in the program he was taught and shown the love […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for April
Jose arrived at the Allentown Rescue Mission seeking shelter after he exhausted all of his financial resources trying to save his mother-in-law’s house from foreclosure. Unfortunately, his attempt was unsuccessful, and they both lost their homes. Jose’s wife and children found housing at a shelter for women and children, and he came to the Allentown […]