Three more amazing men graduate ready to take on the world
Zach, William, and Dakota are the newest graduates from the Transformation Program. They have diverse backgrounds, and they are all joining the Clean Team to make their way into the workforce. Zach has been to the Mission several times, but this time was different: He became born again. Like all the men who join […]
The American Heart Association stops by the Allentown Rescue Mission
They fed our men and taught them how to live healthier On Wednesday, February 5th, the American Heart Association spent the day at the Allentown Rescue Mission helping our men. Not only did they help by serving two meals; they also gave the men knowledge on how to live a healthier lifestyle so they can […]
Things were going well in Wayne’s life
Things were going well in Wayne’s life; he had a good job, a nice house, a loving wife, and two beautiful daughters but he was still not able to see all of the blessings he had. He began to feel depressed and ever since his father’s passing eight years ago, he began to lose faith […]
Matthew came to the Allentown Rescue Mission, in search of finding himself
Matthew came to the Allentown Rescue Mission, in search of finding himself. Matt grew up being raised by his grandparents and when he turned 18, he decided to join the Marines. But due to some personal issues he encountered, he was released. Once released he resided in Pittsburgh, PA where he began taking classes at […]
Friday marked the graduation of five great guys
Friday marked the graduation of five great guys: Wayne, Sean, Ted, Brian, and Timothy. Making this story even better is the fact that all five are now working on the Clean Team. Most of our graduates work on the Clean Team, but some decide to leave as soon as they graduate. There is an unfortunate […]
Please join us in congratulating Michael, Tony, Gilbert, and Jason
Please join us in congratulating Michael, Tony, Gilbert, and Jason for graduating from the Transformation Program today. These four men came from different backgrounds and circumstances, but they worked hard, and they graduated from our program designed to help them build life skills and get them back into the workforce. Gilbert came all the […]
Bad company corrupts good morals
Bad company corrupts good morals: Raymond found this out the hard way. People whom he trusted in let him down, relationships fell apart, friendships were broken, Ray felt betrayed and abandoned. Down and out, Ray found himself homeless and back at the Mission for a 3rd time. This time it would be different though. Ray […]
Cornelio is 68, and he came to the Gateway in September
Cornelio is 68, and he came to the Gateway in September when he lost his apartment. His wife became ill, and when she passed away, he found himself homeless. He came to Allentown via Puerto Rico, and he spent his life in landscaping, and painting/drywalling. His wife was his rock, and she was integral in […]
Bill has graduated from our program after his second time
Bill has graduated from our program after his second time through. Bill has spent his life as an electrician, and he hopes to get back to it in the future. Like many of the men in the program, he didn’t get through the first time around. This time was different. Bill is smiling more, and […]
Emanual is a special case:
Emanual is a special case: he may be the first Native American that has come to the Mission. He came all the way from Arizona and found himself at the Mission when his finances made it impossible for him to support himself. After several weeks at our Gateway he decided to join our program. Emanual […]