Success Story – Carl
We want to congratulate Carl for being a model guest of our Emergency Shelter. Carl came to us after he lost his family home and his debt piled up. Since he joined us, he was one of the men that stepped up to help in the shelter. Carl helps with laundry and meal duties and […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Kyle
Kyle recently graduated from our Transformation Program. He grew up in a loving home with his parents and two siblings. However, when his mom passed away in 2018, he began to make some bad choices. Soon, Kyle found himself homeless and on probation. Luckily, when he needed a place to stay, he found our shelter. […]
Success Story – Nick
“It’s impossible to put into words just how much the Allentown Rescue Mission has helped change my life.” – Nick, the Emergency Shelter Coordinator of the Allentown Rescue Mission. Nick credits the unconditional support of our staff and the Transformation Program for his new lease on life. He made a few mistakes and had to […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Kevin
Meet Kevin, a recent Transformation Program graduate. He made a few mistakes in life but is working hard to change his old patterns and create a new life for himself. Kevin grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, playing various sports and eventually moved to the Lehigh Valley. Unfortunately, that’s when his family life started to go […]
Success Story – Donald
Donald came to us for an all-too-familiar reason; he lost his job due to the pandemic. But he didn’t let the loss of his job and disability stop him. Donald is one of our most proactive guests. He’s constantly on the phone, filling out applications, and doing everything he can to get back on his […]
Grateful through it all: Randall is especially thankful for YOU!
Serving as helpful grandparents, Randall and his wife moved in with their daughter to care for her children while she worked. Sadly, however, Randall brought with him a destructive addiction that disrupted the household and damaged his relationships. Fearful of the impact it was having on her little ones, his daughter asked him to leave.
Transformation Program Graduate – Dennis
Dennis had a rough childhood that he spent “surviving”, so he didn’t have a family to turn to when he became homeless. He first came to us in 2019 when he couldn’t afford his rent. At first, he wasn’t sure the Transformation Program was right for him, but the kindness of our staff induced him […]
Success Story – Derrick
Derrick’s success story is the kind that we wish for all the men who come through our doors. He came to our Emergency Shelter several years ago during the lowest point in his life- he was unemployed and homeless. Here, he joined the Transformation Program, where he learned life and job skills, heard the Gospel, […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Matthew
Matthew had never heard of the Allentown Rescue Mission. But emotional baggage led him to abuse drugs and later propelled him to crime to continue his drug habit. He became estranged from his family and homeless. Matt came to us looking to change, so he joined the Transformation Program. According to Matt, the program […]
Turning over a new leaf – Dmytro
We recently said goodbye to Dmytro, a prime example of a man who needed a second chance and used his time with us to help others. Dmytro, or “Sonny” as he was affectionately known, was sent to us after he made a mistake. His feelings of remorse might have led him to his change of […]