Transformation Program Graduate – Carrington
Meet one of our latest Transformation Program graduates, Carrington! He struggled financially due to the pandemic and came to us looking for a safe place to stay. Eventually, he joined the Transformation Program and he’s glad he did. “The program is fantastic! It can help men put their lives back together, if they put in […]
Goodbye Anger, Hello Joy
This is Robert and today he is happy to say that he has been delivered from anger. Robert had wife, children, and a good job. However, drug abuse and anger issues led Robert to lose it all. Robert was able to beat his drug addiction, but his anger issues remained. In fact, Robert came to […]
Transformation Program Graduate – John
Say hello to John; one of the latest Transformation Program graduates. John had typical life, but a series of catastrophes led him to homelessness. First, his wife passed away, and, soon after, his mom passed as well. Then he lost his job due to the pandemic, and fell into a deep depression. How could he […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Robert
Say hello to Robert, one of our latest Transformation Program graduates. Robert has had a difficult life. As a child his parents fought a lot, and he was in a life threatening collision while in the car with his mom and her boyfriend. Eventually he was adopted by another family and relocated to Pennsylvania. Growing […]
Transformation Program Graduate – Roberto
Meet one of latest Transformation Program graduates, Roberto. Remember him? We posted about him a few months ago when he took over caring for our courtyard! Roberto is the youngest of 12 siblings. He grew up on a farm, and as a child was involved in many sports such as, baseball, swimming, and martial arts. […]
Life Groups
We want the men’s stay at the Allentown Rescue Mission to be as beneficial as possible, so we work hard to teach them a variety of subjects in “Life Groups” that will help them get out of homelessness and on the right track. Life Groups classes are held every evening on a variety of subjects, […]
Transformation Program’s Newest Member
Meet Carrington, the newest member of our Transformation Program! Carrington recently fell on hard times, and his struggles were exacerbated by the challenges of the current pandemic. Eventually, Carrington became homeless and entered our Emergency Shelter looking for a safe place to stay. Here, he saw how the Transformation Program could help him get back […]
Helping the men beat addiction
Part of our Transformation Program is a 4-part Biblical Approach to Overcoming Addiction seminar. We look at the why people become addicts, the nature of addiction, and how one may overcome their addictions. The men were shown how the scriptures can help them form a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and how that relationship can […]
Justin has graduated!
Justin has graduated from the Transformation Program! He never imagined he would one day be a resident of the Allentown Rescue Mission. Unfortunately, as he grew older his health deteriorated and he became depressed. Eventually he couldn’t make enough money and subsequently lost his home. Fortunately, he remembered the Allentown Rescue Mission. He came in […]
This is our Christmas family!
Although many of the Allentown Rescue Mission men don’t have traditional families to spend the holidays with, they are not alone. Their family in their time of need are the Allentown Rescue Mission staff and each other. This holiday season, they ate a big thanksgiving dinner, they will open Christmas presents, and they will receive […]