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They all ended up at the Allentown Rescue Mission in different ways
(Allentown, PA)— The Allentown Rescue Mission started their “I AM” billboard campaign which can be seen around the Lehigh Valley displaying some of their graduates, partners, volunteers and the Clean Team. Each one of the billboards telling their own “I AM” story.
“I AM” is a slogan used by the Allentown Rescue Mission to show that we are all a part of something. Whether it be blessed or one of your many roles, we all have a way to fit into the community. The billboards are a way to have our featured people say “I AM the Allentown Rescue Mission.”
Mike Mauro, Clean Team/ Facilities manager, had his first encounter with a homeless man and he never thought that after that, he would have started working at the Allentown Rescue Mission. Mike helped that gentleman in Reading one night, and now he helps other homeless men daily.
Curtis and Mike are two members of the Clean Team that through counseling and life-sustaining classes, were able to find a way to change and are on their way to rehabilitation in their community.
Before Peter’s time at the Allentown Rescue Mission, he did not realize all that happens behind the scenes. Peter says that through volunteering he has learned a few things about what the Allentown Rescue Mission does.
While driving around Allentown, you will be able to put a face to these men and their stories when you see their billboards. The Allentown Rescue Mission billboards can be found on:
- Tilghman St. by Werley Rd. Hamilton St. by Elmo Hamilton St. by Front St.
- 15th by Sumner Ave. 15th St. by Elm St. Buckeye Rd. by Tank Farm Rd.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Drive by 15th S. 3rd St. by Union St.
The Allentown Rescue Mission has been helping rescue, rehabilitate, and restore men to their community. Not only does the Mission change the lives of the men that come and stay, but it also changes the lives of their employees and volunteers. These men were chosen for the Allentown Rescue Mission billboards because they truly represent the Allentown Rescue Mission, and the work they do in order to rescue, rehabilitate, and restore men into the community. Check out their stories at www.allentownrescuemission.org
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 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 – helping them save a nest egg to transition back into the community. The Mission provides shelter services for over 750 men per year, and serves over 42,900 meals a year to men in need.
To refer someone to the Mission for services, donate, or to learn other ways you can help make a difference please visit www.allentownrescuemission.org
Information provided to TVL by:
Rosaria Stoops
Development Manager
Allentown Rescue Mission
355 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
https://www.allentownrescuemission.org/
