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 […]
AJ gets a new job!
“Thank God and the Allentown Rescue Mission for helping me get back on my feet.” – AJ. The support of our donors helps us transform the lives of men like AJ. Their support means that we can provide the essential services these men need to turn their lives around. By the time the men are […]
Proudly supporting homeless men since 1900
For over a hundred years, the Allentown Rescue Mission has worked to get homeless men off the streets and into permanent homes and jobs. The staff of the Allentown Rescue Mission is committed to helping these men in need, and they’re not alone. They are supported by members of the community who donate generously. The […]
Giving homeless men the tools they need to succeed
The Allentown Rescue Mission takes a comprehensive approach to reintegrating homeless men back into society. It looks at the individual needs of the men. It provides shelter, meals, medical care, social services, coaching, workforce development classes, faith-based education, and help to find affordable housing to hundreds of homeless men every year. By the time the […]