Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for July
Greg struggled with alcoholism, and it destroyed his life. After he lost everything, he realized heneeded to make a change and checked himself into the hospital. Eventually, he was transferred toa rehabilitation facility for a few weeks, and then he came to the Allentown Rescue Mission.After learning that the Mission’s Transformation Program offered life skills […]
Christmas in July Contest Winner Chosen
The Allentown Rescue Mission is thrilled to announce Jose P. as the winner of its Christmas in July holiday card contest.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]