(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission congratulates its Clean Team Employee of the Month for February, Angel R.

Angel became homeless after being evicted for falling behind on his rent. He drifted from one friend’s

house to another but confessed he spent his money on drugs rather than saving for his own home. Angel then fell down a flight of steps and was admitted to the hospital. When he was released, the hospital referred Angel to the Allentown Rescue Mission since he had nowhere else to go. Angel entered the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Emergency Shelter in October of 2023.

After learning about the Mission’s eight-week Transformation Program, Angel entered the program to develop the skills he needed to become a “better and more independent” person. In the program, Angel made new friends, brought God back into his life, and learned important life skills, like budgeting which he found the most helpful for his future.

Angel graduated from the Transformation Program in December 2023 and has been working on the Clean Team Workforce since then. Angel is a versatile employee who has succeeded in many different jobs. Street cleaning, estate cleanouts, and light landscaping are just a few of the jobs he has performed. Recently, an opening became available in the Food Service Department of the Allentown Rescue Mission. Angel was offered the position and accepted.

While he continues to work for the Clean Team Workforce, Angel will be able to utilize the Mission’s educational scholarship fund financed by two loyal donors to take a forklift certification course. He knows there are many warehousing opportunities currently available in the Lehigh Valley and hopes to start a new career with a forklift certification.

The Allentown Rescue Mission is proud to have Angel as its Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month and wishes him the best in starting his forklift training in April to help propel him into a great career.

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 Workforce that’s available for hire to the community. The Clean Team Workforce 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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