A Date with Dad
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission will hold its first Date with Dad luncheon thisFather’s Day. The father/child cookout will bring homeless dads together with their children for anafternoon of food, fun, and family bonding. Many homeless dads spend Father’s Day separated from their children. J.P., an Allentown RescueMission guest and current employee of […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Greg L.
Things were going well in Greg L’s life until his mother-in-law needed assistance and moved in with Greg and his wife. Before anyone realized, his mother-in-law’s medical needs consumed all their time, and their marriage took the back seat. Over time, Greg began to seek fulfillment in alcohol. He drank to the point of being […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Benjamin F.
Ben F. lost his mother when he was twelve years old. His father raised him and his siblings. In his late teens into his twenties, Ben lacked the motivation to be productive. His father eventually kicked him out of the house because he refused to get a job. After being kicked out of the home, […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of The Month for March
The Allentown Rescue Mission congratulates its Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for March, Barry B! Approximately 15 years ago, Barry’s life began to unravel. His father passed away. He battled cancer, but nothing compared to the loss of his mother. Barry worked part-time and rented a house with his mother until she passed away […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Richard J
After his grandmother passed away, Richard moved around living with different family members and friends. Eventually, he couldn’t afford rent and needed a place to stay. That is when he found the Allentown Rescue Mission. He enrolled in the Transformation Program seeking to reconnect with God. Richard wanted to “put God first” and “do better […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Emmanuel Q.
Emmanuel Q. had an altercation with his father in 2021 that resulted in him leaving the home. For almost three years, Manny lived in a tent on warm days and in various emergency shelters on cold days. He couldn’t hold a job because he struggled with punctuality. When he arrived at the Allentown Rescue Mission’s […]
Transformation Program Graduate – John S.
John S., a recent graduate of the Transformation Program, decided to bolster his skills and resume by enrolling in LCTI’s Forklift Training Program with financial support from the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Education Fund. John aced the course! He scored 99% on his written exam and easily passed the hands-on section as well. John’s trainer asked […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of The Month for February
The Allentown Rescue Mission congratulates its Clean Team Employee of the Month for February, Angel R. Angel became homeless after being evicted for falling behind on his rent. He drifted from one friend’shouse to another but confessed he spent his money on drugs rather than saving for his own home.Angel then fell down a flight […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Walik M.
Walik M’s family moved to Florida when he was in high school. As a result of the move, his paperworkwas not properly filed with the school district, and he didn’t finish high school. He lived with his parentsand volunteered at a non-profit organization to help his local community. As time went on, Walik and hisparents […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of The Month for January
The Allentown Rescue Mission congratulates its Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for January, John K. John came to the Mission’s Emergency Shelter in October 2023, after he lost his place to live. John lived with a friend during the COVID pandemic. He helped pay rent to reduce the mortgage cost, however, the owner […]