A Life Restored
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – Two years clean and nearly two years employed, the Allentown Rescue Mission is proud to celebrate AJ’s transformation from homelessness to self-sufficiency. AJ arrived at the Allentown Rescue Mission for the first time in 2009. He struggled with living a productive life while maintaining a drug and alcohol habit. He believed he […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for December
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for December, John S. John came to the Allentown Rescue Mission after he developed medical problems. He worked as a traffic controller until he began having seizures. As a result of the seizures, John lost the privilege of driving and then lost his […]
Donors Stock the Shelves
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission thanks the community and its faithful supporters for the outpouring of donations during its 23rd annual Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive. The multi day event collected 66, 238 lbs. of food and cleaning supplies, an increase of 10% over the prior year. New this year, the […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for November
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates Angelo V. for being selected as the November Employee of the Month and for being hired full-time by Longeran Pump Systems, a local designer and manufacturer of natural gas and fuel oil systems for boilers and emergency generators. Angelo suffered from severe depression after losing his relationship with his girlfriend […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for October
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce is proud to announce its Employee of the Month for October, Kevin J. Kevin grew up in a neighborhood where violence and drugs were prevalent. As a result, he followed the same path as many other kids in the area and sold drugs as a young person. He […]
Updated Drop-off Locations for Annual Holiday Food & Supplies Drive
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission today announced updates to its 2023 Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive. In addition to its traditional Friday and Saturday drop-off location at 355 Hamilton St., Allentown, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Newsradio 790 WAEB, will broadcast live during the week from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to collect […]
Holiday Drive to Provide Food and Hope for Homeless Men
The Allentown Rescue Mission will hold its 23rd annual Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive the weekend before Thanksgiving. The Mission relies on this event to feed its guests throughout the holidays and to restock its pantry for the upcoming year. This year grocery costs in Pennsylvania are among the highest in the nation […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for September
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employeeof the Month for September, Andrew F. Andrew sought the help of the Allentown Rescue Mission after losing his place to live at a recoveryhouse. The recovery house required guests to have a job, and Andrew was laid off from his job whilestaying there. As a […]
Graduation Celebrations Return to the Allentown Rescue Mission
The Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce the return of its graduationcelebrations for clients in the Transformation Program after a long hiatus due to the pandemic.Homeless men who complete the eight-week program to change the trajectory of their lives are being honored with a ceremony and reception for their friends and family. The graduation […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for August
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employeeof the Month for August, Eric S. Eric S’s life began to unravel when he became involved with a woman who was an addict. Eric, arecovering alcoholic, reverted to his old habits and spent his savings on their addictions. Soon, he wasunable to pay his rent. […]