Transformation Program Graduate – Nick
Nick moved to the United States from Puerto Rico at the age of 17. As a teenager, Nick made some bad decisions that ultimately landed him in jail. But after being released, he straightened out his life. He found a job, met a woman, and got married. Nick’s life was progressing smoothly until a back […]
Success Story – Lee T.
“I was living on the streets, feeling so down…”
Transformation Program Graduate – Ben S.
One can say that recent Transformation Program graduate, Ben S., has come a long way in his life, literally and figuratively. Ben’s story begins in South Vietnam, where he was born, and immediately placed in an orphanage. Ben, to this day, does not know his biological parents, their story, and why they could not care […]
Success Story – Ken V.
Past surgeries have left Ken, a veteran, with limited ability to work. He lost his home and came to us for help. We’re assisting him with case management, helping him apply for veteran benefits, and helping him get medical insurance so that he can get back on his feet. In the meantime, Ken’s joined the […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Francisco B.
Growing up in Reading, Francisco had a good life; he was raised by his mother and, as a child, he loved playing outdoors. Things changed however when he went to high school. He lost interest in school work. Francisco acknowledges he got in with the “wrong crowd”, and began partying. Eventually, he dropped out of […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Shawn
Shawn came to our Emergency Shelter after losing his job due to the pandemic. He’d heard about the Allentown Rescue Mission and decided we’d be able to help him get back on his feet. Our Transformation Program was exactly what he needed. Our program helped him develop compassion for others, be more mindful, and improve his […]
Transformation Program Graduate – DaQuan
Thi is DaQuan, one of the latest Transformation Program graduates. Before coming to us, DaQuan was “lost in his own mind” and was emotionally drained and taken advantage of by someone he considered a friend. “I hadn’t heard about the Mission before. Someone recommended I come here, and it was one of the best decisions […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Amair
Meet this week’s Transformation Program graduate, Amair. He stayed with us back in 2019, so he knew where to go for help when his housing situation became tenuous. When Amair saw that his roommates weren’t the type of people he should surround himself with, he came to our Emergency Shelter to plan his next steps. […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Joseph
Joseph was living with his sister and her husband, but when his living arrangement became untenable, he needed a place to go. One of his friends was staying with us and recommended us to get Joseph back on his feet. In our Emergency Shelter, Joseph received immediate care and attention. Soon he joined our Transformation […]
Transformation Program Graduate – AJ
Depression and his breakup with his fiancé led AJ back to our Emergency Shelter. He’d spent time with us back in 2009, so he knew this was a safe place to get his bearings. “I was not happy. I had no plans for the future” recalls, AJ. He came back and re-enrolled in our Transformation […]