The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for April, Troy
D.
Troy lived in the Upper Perkiomen Valley area his entire life before coming to the Allentown Rescue
Mission. He graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School and enjoyed what he described as a “normal
life” with his parents and three older siblings.
Troy worked various jobs over his lifetime, but in 2009, he left full-time employment to care for his ailing
parents. For fifteen years, he cared for his parents while working part-time jobs. His mother passed
away during the pandemic, and his father a year later.
Unfortunately, Troy’s parents didn’t prepare a will. In the end, Troy defaulted on the mortgage of his
parents’ home. He had little money and nowhere to go after the house was lost. Troy’s niece told him
about the Allentown Rescue Mission, and he decided it could be a good place for him.
While in the Emergency Shelter, Troy discovered that the Mission’s Transformation Program not only
taught life skills, workforce development, and Bible classes, but also offered men a job on the Clean
Team Workforce after graduating from the program. Joining the Transformation Program seemed like
the “perfect solution” to jumpstart his new life and career.
Troy devoted himself to the Transformation Program. He learned more about himself by learning more
about God. He was a model student, always inquisitive, kind, and helpful to others.
After graduation, Troy joined the Clean Team Workforce. From the start, he proved to be flexible and a
hard worker. “I don’t favor one job over another as each can be a positive and rewarding challenge,” he
stated.
Troy’s number one goal is to save money so he can return to a stable life. With his positive attitude and
trust in the Lord, the Allentown Rescue Mission knows Troy can have a bright future.