(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission announces its Clean Team worker of the Month for June, Bill H.

Bill worked as a Philadelphia Firefighter for 33 ½ years. He loved his job and dedicated his life to his career. Unfortunately, Bill developed medical issues due to his work and needed to step away from his job. As Bill coped with his career changes, a cruel twist of fate occurred, changing his life even more dramatically. Bill’s wife passed away.

Eventually, Bill received a portion of his pension and decided to move to Reading, PA with a girlfriend. The money did not last long, and shortly after, Bill came to the Allentown Rescue Mission very angry with the way his life turned out.

However, Bill changed his outlook on life while in the eight-week Transformation Program at the Allentown Rescue Mission. Bill invested time and effort into the program, and in turn, he completed the program with a new attitude.

After graduation, Bill joined the Clean Team Workforce as a driver/laborer and is an asset to the team. Bill is always ready to work and fill in for open shifts on the weekend. He is a hard worker and has finished many assignments ahead of schedule. He also helps his fellow workers with rides to job sites.

Additionally, WFMZ recently featured Bill in a Father’s Day story. And although he was unable to see his children on Father’s Day, he maintains a relationship with his son and daughter. Bill will continue to work on the Clean Team Workforce until he receives his pension from the fire department. Then, he plans to move back to Upper Darby and spend time with his son and daughter.

“The Allentown Rescue Mission helps with everything in life. It helps you move forward”, Bill stated. And while this statement is true, it still requires the men to hold themselves accountable and work towards change. The Allentown Rescue Mission congratulates Bill on all the hard work he has put into turning his life around.

 

The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 123 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter for homeless men since 1900. In addition to emergency shelter services (365 days a year), the Allentown Rescue Mission offers a residential life skills program, and transitional employment on the Clean Team

that’s available for hire to the community. The Clean Team pays the men above PA state minimum wage– helping them save a nest egg to transition back into the community. In a typical year, the Allentown Rescue Mission provides shelter services for over 946 men per year, and serves over 42,000 meals a year to men in need.

 

To refer someone to the Allentown Rescue Mission for services or to learn ways you can help make a difference please visit www.allentownrescuemission.org

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Stefanie Appel
Community Relations
Allentown Rescue Mission
www.allentownrescuemission.org
 

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