Transformation Program Graduate – George
After George lost his job, his roommate kicked him out of their apartment. With nowhere to stay, he returned to our Emergency Shelter. We’re never happy to see men return to homelessness, but we’re always glad to help them as many times as they need. George knew he would find safe housing, good meals, and […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Eric
Meet today’s Transformation Program graduate, Eric. After some legal trouble, his caseworker recommended he come to us for help. “My life before was filled with alcohol, job jumping, and problems. But living at the Allentown Rescue Mission has been a great experience.” Eric affirmed. Eric began his journey with us in the Emergency Shelter. There […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Austin
When he lost his home, Austin stayed in motels and worked 12 hour days. He wanted to get back on his feet as quickly as possible, but he overexerted himself and passed out from low blood sugar. Austin explained his situation to the nurse at his job, and she told him about the Allentown Rescue […]
Success Story – Joe
“The Allentown Rescue Mission renewed my faith.” Joe had been in recovery for nearly 15 years and was spending his days ministering to others who struggle with addiction. Then, without warning, his world came crashing down around him. “I was a live-in supervisor at a rescue mission and, right before COVID hit, they let me […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Antoine
Antoine lost his job and had to return to our facility. While we hope that the men we help never have to suffer from homelessness again, we’re always happy to give a hand to them when they need it. So when Antoine’s financial struggles became too much, we welcomed him to our Emergency Shelter. Having […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Adam
Adam is one of our recent Transformation Program graduates. He came to our Emergency Shelter after losing his room at a recovering center. Here, he received safe housing, daily meals, clean clothes, compassion, and access to our Transformation Program. The Transformation Program helps the men in our care tackle the root cause of their homelessness, […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Nikiea
Congratulations to Nikiea for graduating from the Transformation Program! Nikiea moved to the area from southern Indiana with his cousin. However, he soon found that the path he was on wasn’t good and decided to make a change. Nikiea wasn’t homeless, but he could stay at his old place if he wanted to change. So […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Peter
Meet one of the latest Transformation Progam graduates, Peter. Peter was brought to us by a police officer that found him walking along the highway. Many factors brought him to homelessness, but he thinks that the most significant contributor was his high level of social anxiety. The kindness of our staff helped him decide to […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Andy
Today’s Transformation Program graduate is Andy. Unfortunately, like many Americans, Andy lived paycheck to paycheck. A disability kept him from working full-time, and soon he was unable to pay his rent. He used his savings to rent a hotel room, but soon his money ran out. Luckily, an employee at the hotel offered to help […]
Success Story – Nikiea
Nikiea joined the Transformation Program looking to add God to his life. “I knew about the Lord as a kid; I had family who went to church, but I never personally took a relationship with Christ seriously.” While in the program, Nikiea realized that he wanted to dedicate his life to Jesus and get saved. […]