Three men with one commonality: The Allentown Rescue Mission
The Clean Team allows our Transformation Program graduates the chance to get the skills they need on the job. Doug, Raymond, and John, all graduates of the program, came to the Allentown Rescue Mission looking for rescue and rehabilitation. Throughout their time, they have learned life-lessons and skills that they carry with them throughout their […]
Monthly Clean Team Worker Spotlight – Mike K.
The Clean Team would like to congratulate their Worker of the Month for June, Michael Kulp. Michael came to the Allentown Rescue Mission, needing help with his life circumstances. Michael was involved in a major vehicular accident in 2014, in which the driver of the other car was killed, and Michael lost the use of […]
Doug joined the Transformation Program
Doug joined the Transformation Program, completed his classes, and was employed on The Clean Team. Now he tells us about his life and how he got to where he is. Doug’s life had taken a turn for the worse nine years ago when he experienced medical issues that would change his life. Doug was diagnosed […]
Jeff is a graduate of the Transformation Program
Jeff is a graduate of the Transformation Program, and he talks about how his life changed thanks to the Allentown Rescue Mission. He uses every opportunity he can to give back to the place that helped him. Jeff had difficulties with alcohol and drug abuse for some time. He took it upon himself to enter […]
Mark grew up living with his cousins
Mark grew up living with his cousins. After experiencing some family issues, Mark left his home and had nowhere to turn. His caseworker told him about the Allentown Rescue Mission. After staying in the Emergency shelter, Mark decided to join the Transformation Program, where he said the one thing that will stick with him is […]
Rafael grew up moving back and forth between the United States and Puerto Rico
Rafael grew up moving back and forth between the United States and Puerto Rico. He finally settled down in the U.S. when he was seventeen. Rafael grew up learning to box, and he said that his training, as well as the staff from the Allentown Rescue Mission, helped him push through the tough times. Rafael […]
Two of our men have graduated from the Transformation Program
The Allentown Rescue Mission would like to congratulate two of our men who have graduated from the Transformation Program, Shane, and Carlos. These men both grew up in a similar lifestyle and both are changing their lives by working on the Clean Team. Shane grew up being raised by his grandparents. When he was […]
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 […]