Commemorating 15 Years of Employing Homeless Men
The Allentown Rescue Mission is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Clean Team Workforce. The Clean Team Workforce was created to provide full-time employment for homeless men the day after they graduate from the Mission’s Transformation Program and to teach them skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. Founded in 2008, the Clean Team […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for July
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee of the Month for July, Steve Z. Steve needed help and a place to stay after his mother asked him to leave the family home because of motivational issues. Steve graduated from high school but was not looking for a job or making any plans […]
Allentown Rescue Mission Guests Receive the Gift of Clear Sight
Warby Parker, a New York-based eyewear company, recently donated gift cards to the Allentown Rescue Mission to provide homeless men with free eye exams and eyeglasses. The generous gift was donated by the brand’s Lehigh Valley retail store team and will allow Mission guests who may otherwise not have access to eye care to be […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for June
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employeeof the Month for June, Shaheed B. Shaheed came to the Allentown Rescue Mission after being evicted from his home for late rentpayments. He had been working part-time and struggled to pay his bills each month. After staying inthe Emergency Shelter, he joined the eight-week Transformation […]
Clean Team Workforce Initiative Restores Mobility and Dignity
The Allentown Rescue Mission proudly announces the launch of its newest program, Wheelchairs to the Rescue. Men employed by the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce operate the Wheelchairs to the Rescue program. They acquire wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches through property and estate cleanouts, as well as public donations, and donate them to Joni and […]
Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month for May
The Allentown Rescue Mission announced its Clean Team Workforce’s Employee of the Month for May, Darren S. Darren graduated from the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program in April 2023 and has been working for the Clean Team Workforce for just over a month. Darren proved immediately that he was an asset to the team. Within […]
Exploring the Importance of Family for Father’s Day
Many homeless dads will spend Father’s Day separated from their children. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. The Allentown Rescue Mission works year-round to rescue, rehabilitate, and restore homeless men to their families.
Join us in supporting the DeSales Free Clinic at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
Join us in supporting the DeSales Free Clinic at the Highmark Annual 5K Walk for a Healthy Community on June 3rd! Check-in starts at 7:45am, walk begins at 9am at DeSales University. Donate to provide medical supplies, medications, and clinic maintenance. 100% of donations go to the clinic. Donations over $30 get a free t-shirt!
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce April Employee of the Month
Jason lived with his parents and helped around the house because he couldn’t afford a place of his own.
Hitting it Out of the Park for Homeless Neighbors
The Allentown Rescue Mission has been selected to participate in this year’s “Philling the Need” Food Drive, one of ten collection drives hosted by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the IronPigs Charities.