Anthony is a 3-time graduate
Anthony is a 3-time graduate of the Christian Living Program, and he is an important example of the Mission’s commitment to helping homeless men no matter what their situation. He is 54, and he has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for most of his life. His first experience with the Mission was in […]
Travis plans on getting his daughters back into his life
“I came to the shelter because I was looking for a place to stay. I actually went online and found the Mission. I had not heard of it, but it had a good reputation.” Travis came to the Mission by way of the Gateway Center emergency shelter, the Mission’s overnight shelter that provides a […]
Dean was an altar boy at his grandparents’ church
Dean was an altar boy at his grandparents’ church. As a teen he joined a gang. While he was serving time in prison his daughter was diagnosed with childhood leukemia. Shortly thereafter his relationship with his long-term girlfriend fell apart, and he found himself homeless. He was told he could find shelter at the Allentown […]
Pedro was a stay-at-home father of four
Pedro was a stay-at-home father of four. His 14-year relationship with his children’s’ mother ended, and he was in a poor state of mind. He had to say goodbye to his children, and he went to the behavioral health unit of a local hospital to find help. He received as much help as his insurance […]
When Frank’s relationship ended he was forced to move out
When Frank’s relationship ended and he was forced to move out, he struggled to find a place to stay. Out of work, he came to our Gateway Emergency Shelter, where he realized his brokenness.Through the classes and counseling in our Christian Living Program, his worry and frustration with God were transformed into trust. “Now I […]
Manny grew up with a debilitating fear of life
Manny grew up with a debilitating fear of life and turned toheroin to numb his pain. But, 11 years ago, God called him to be a“fisher of men,” delivering him from his addiction. Manny’s beensharing the Lord ever since. Tragedy struck last year when Mannywas diagnosed with chronic heart disease. “I lost my job. I […]
Phil grew up believing he had no value.
Phil grew up believing he had no value. His alcoholic father beathim every day and, after his parents divorced, his mother abused andthen abandoned him. Eventually, Phil turned to alcohol and drugs to dealwith his pain, costing him jobs and relationships. Finally, he wound uphomeless, sitting on a park bench contemplating suicide. “I prayed ‘Ifthere’s […]
John has a reason to celebrate!!!
John has a reason to celebrate!!!Meet John! He came to the Mission believing all hope for his life was gone. Your support provided thehot, nourishing meal that changed everything – and gave him hope for a new life in Christ.Today, you can help more men likeJohn with your gift to feed, shelter andshare God’s love […]
Thomas’s world fell apart
Thomas’s world fell apart when his mom passed away. He and his brother had been caring for their elderly mother due to her declining health. But they were unable to manage on their own after her death. As the bills piled up and money ran out, Thomas and his brother ended up losing their apartment. […]
“God supplies my every need.”
Stories of Hope“God supplies my every need.” After serving in the military, Barry struggled with an addiction to drugs for three decades – he lost jobs, a place to live and eventually, became homeless. “Then I had a terrible seizure and ended up in the emergency room. I didn’t have anywhere to go so they […]