“Hope Takes Root”: Greg’s Story of Giving Back
There’s something powerful about a fresh start—something that speaks to the heart of what we believe and witness every day at the Allentown Rescue Mission. For Greg Pappas, that fresh start didn’t begin with success or certainty. It began with a broken truck and a handmade trailer. Armed with a degree in education but drawn […]
Clean Team Workforce March Employee Of The Month – Chris H.
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for March,Chris H.! Chris’s early life was marked by challenges. His parents divorced when he was three years old. Chrisand his brother lived with his mother in New Jersey. When Chris was in middle school, his mom wasdiagnosed with cancer, and she passed away when […]
Clean Team Workforce February Employee of the Month – Cory L.
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for February,Cory L. At 14 years old, Cory lost his 12-year-old brother in a tragic drowning accident. Cory’s brother, Ryan,tried to rescue Cory, who was struggling in the water, and sadly lost his own life. Ever since, Cory hasharbored guilt for his brother’s death and […]
Clean Team Workforce January Employee of the Month – Michael P.
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for January,Michael P. Michael rented a room in a recovery house and supported himself by working at a local grocery store.He turned his life of addiction around, but a serious illness caused him to be evicted from his room. Themedication Michael was taking for his […]
2025: An Outpouring of Love
The Allentown Rescue Mission would like to thank its faithful supporters for theirsteadfast commitment to its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and restoring men in crisis who areexperiencing homelessness. Donations collected throughout the year allowed 877 guests to receive life-changing services in 2025.On the most basic level, the Allentown Rescue Mission provided 30,959 nights of safe […]
Clean Team Workforce December Employee of the Month – Tracy S.
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for December, Tracy S. Tracy lived with his mother and father his entire life. In 1992, Tracy’s father passed away. He and his mother continued living in the familial home, and he continued working until 2002, when Tracy’s mom became ill. He then left his […]
Pizza Served with a Side of Love
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Tony Salvatore, owner of JRads Wood Fired Pizza food truck, and his team will be serving guests of the Allentown Rescue Mission a warm meal, bringing hope and dignity this holiday season. “In the season of giving, I felt the nudge to give back to a community in need. I […]
Clean Team Workforce November Employee of the Month – Antoine T.
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month forNovember, Antoine T. Antoine T. came to the Allentown Rescue Mission in 2014 after an argument with his girlfriend’s familyleft him on the street with nowhere to go. At the Mission, Antoine graduated from the TransformationProgram, which made him eligible to work for the Clean […]
Clean Team Workforce October Employee of the Month – Richard G.
The Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee of the Month for October,Richard G! Richard grew up in an intact, Christian family, but began rebelling at the age of eleven. For fourdecades, he didn’t take responsibility for his actions; he “chased the high.” But after jail time and a drugoverdose, Richard came to the Allentown Rescue […]
Allentown Rescue Mission Celebrates 125 Years of Love and Hope
This January, the Allentown Rescue Mission will celebrate 125 years of Rescuing, Rehabilitating, and Restoring men experiencing homelessness. It’s launching a year-long social media campaign to look back over its history and highlight moments, milestones, and the men who have benefited from its life-changing services. The Mission is also challenging the public to raise $125,000 […]