For over a century, the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Emergency Shelter has provided a safe and welcoming refuge to men in crisis across the Greater Lehigh Valley. In addition to a place to sleep, the Emergency Shelter provides nutritionally balanced meals, clothing, hot showers, and access to medical care at our in-house DeSales Free Medical Clinic. Additionally, we connect the men in our care to a wide variety of local social service and support organizations for men 18 years old and older.
We offer our services to all men over 18 regardless of race, color, creed, political affiliation, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation.
The Emergency Shelter is open seven days a week from 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM. It is closed from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
During inclement weather, the Emergency Shelter is open all day.
We accept men 18 years old and older regardless of race, creed, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation.
You can call us to learn more or stop by our facility; walk-ins are welcomed.
All men seeking our help must provide a photo ID.
Clients are given life skills, workforce skills, and Bible classes to help them reclaim their lives.
For many of the men who come through our doors, their first introduction to the Allentown Rescue Mission is sitting down to a nutritious meal.
Chapel services provide opportunities for the men to hear multiple voices speaking God’s Truth, as well as offering local churches and ministries the opportunity to minister to our men.
NOTE: If you’re under the age of 18, a woman, or have dependent children, we recommend you call 211 from any phone to find shelter and other services. 211 is the United Way’s direct phone line for “coordinated care” in the Lehigh Valley region. They have expertise and access to a wide range of housing options.
If you are a man over the age of 18, without dependent children living with you, they will very likely direct you back to us. But if you are in any other demographic or special needs group, they have numerous options available for you. Call 211.
