Carlos has suffered from alcohol abuse for over 40 years
Carlos has suffered from alcohol abuse for over 40 years. Carlos received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at age 23, but never truly followed in the correct path. Walking on the wrong path, Carlos’ addiction led his life into a spiral. His choices resulted in him receiving multiple DUI s, broken relationships, and […]
At age 41
At age 41, at the end of his rope and without any hope, Shane came to the Allentown Rescue Mission seeking help. On March 30th, Shane enrolled in the Transformation Program. Shane soon discovered he did have an identity as a child of God. Shane began to immerse himself into the program and on April […]
Curtis and Mike Change their Lives by Working on the Clean Team
Everybody needs helps sometimes Curtis and Mike are members of the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team, and they take pride in their work. Although they are in a good place now, that wasn’t always the case. Curtis was sitting in the Lehigh County prison looking out of the window in desperation. He noticed a […]
Ryan grew up as an active child
Ryan grew up as an active child, playing basketball and football for his school. As he got older and began to work, his mother thought it was time to send him out on his own. Unfortunately, being out on his own and providing for himself was not what he expected and Ryan became homeless. Ryan […]
Greg, a graduate of the Transformation Program…
Greg, a graduate of the Transformation Program, is embarking on a trip on the Appalachian Trail. Greg came to the Allentown Rescue Mission mentally, physically, and spiritually depleted. While in the Transformation Program, he found that his life began to have meaning, and also regained his physical strength while working for the Clean Team. These […]
Growing up, Jeff had a great childhood
Growing up, Jeff had a great childhood. He grew up in Lansdale in a nice house with his mother, father, brother and sister. Since he was the oldest, he was the first of the children to experience new things. Life changed for him when he was laid off from his job in October of 2019. […]
Graduation day for Jose, Bob, and Tim
Today is graduation day for Jose, Bob, and Tim. These men could not be more different, but one thing they have in common is their effort at creating better lives for themselves through our Transformation Program. Jose is a young man who has made some poor choices. He spent two weeks in our Gateway […]
A story of Restoration
Anthony came to the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Emergency Shelter looking to be restored after his break-up with his wife led to him becoming severely depressed. His depression ultimately led him to the Allentown Rescue Mission after losing his job and becoming homeless. While at the Allentown Rescue Mission, Anthony felt great comfort while attending the […]
New Job for Tony!
Congratulations Allentown Rescue Mission program graduate Tony (pictured in the blue Clean Team shirt) – who was hired permanently as a Production Associate at Hapco Screen Printing in Emmaus! Pictured with Tony is Brian Achey, Hapco Plant Manager, who also happens to be a former staff member of the Allentown Rescue Mission. While Brian was […]
Today saw the graduation of Douglas, Antoine, and Juan
Today saw the graduation of Douglas, Antoine, and Juan. All three of our graduates will be joining the Clean Team. The weather is getting warmer, inquiries about Clean Team are becoming more frequent, and we are lucky to have these three new graduates as part of the team. Douglas has experienced difficulties in his […]