Transformation Program Graduate – Alan B.
Alan B. spent five years in prison for drug trafficking. After serving his time, he spent 13 years homeless, living mostly on the streets, under bridges in Reading, PA, or in his vehicle. During this time, he worked various construction jobs as a foreman and stonemason until his life changed again in 2016. Alan was […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Cody T.
Cody T. had a difficult childhood. His father passed away before he was born, and his mother was incarcerated for most of his youth. He grew up in foster care where he endured abuse and always felt second best. As a teenager, he was angry and started fights, which landed Cody in jail at the […]
Transformation Program Graduate – David S.
When David S. entered the Transformation Program, he confessed, “Everything in my life was dysfunctional. I was a dysfunctional partner, son, brother, and friend.” He admitted that he only focused on himself and had a hard time controlling his anger. As a result, his girlfriend kicked him out of the hotel they were living in, […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Patrick P.
Patrick P. was working and living with his mother and sister until tragedy struck his family. His sister died of a drug overdose. Grief-stricken, his mother blamed Patrick and decided to move away from the memories. At that point, Patrick could no longer pay the bills and lost the home his family had shared. Patrick […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Robert L.
Robert L. grew up in a dysfunctional home marked by alcoholism and abandonment. At a young age, Robert lost his brother in a car accident. To deal with the pain, he turned to drinking and smoking weed. Then after his mom passed away in 2021, Robert elevated his drug use to methamphetamines. With nowhere to […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Walik M.
When Walik was a baby, he was taken away by his aunt following an incident between her and his mom. “I was kind of kidnapped and forced to live with my aunt. When I was 16 or 17, I had to emancipate myself to go back to my mom,” he explains. After moving around in […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Custis C.
Custis C. grew up in a stable home. When he left home at 15 years old, he got caught up in selling drugs. Then, his brother was murdered and Custis began self-medicating with drugs to ease his pain. Eventually, he went to jail because of his drug involvement. After time to reflect on his life, […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Charles T.
Charles T. was working two jobs and living on his own when he began to get sick. The sickness resulted in a hospital stay that caused him to lose his income and place of residence. Charles turned to a friend for help and a place to stay. He lived with his friend for two months […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Michael D.
Michael D. came to the Allentown Rescue Mission the same day he lost his apartment. For fifteen years, he had a stable job. Toward the end of his fifteen years, Michael’s supervisor moved on from the company and Michael had to take on additional responsibilities. He began experiencing dizzy spells and psoriasis outbreaks due to […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Alex R.
Alex R. came to the United States from Puerto Rico and lived with his sister. An argument withher escalated out of control and he was charged with simple assault. While serving his jailsentence, Alex heard about the Allentown Rescue Mission and after his release, he decided togive it a try. While staying in the Emergency […]