(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission recently honored Preeta and Kris Kapoor for a lifetime of support. In the 1960s, Mr. Kapoor lived in the Allentown area and would often walk by the Mission. “I developed a habit, you know, of making the sign of the cross as I walked by the big cross outside of the building”, Kapoor recounted when describing his connection to the Mission.

Soon he and his wife decided to volunteer. They prepared and served meals at the Mission during the holidays. As the years passed, they continued to support the long-time Mission efforts of feeding and sheltering homeless men through in-kind and monetary donations.

Eventually, the Kapoor’s devotion to the Mission led Mr. Kapoor to a seat on the Board of Directors. He served faithfully for several years until health issues prompted him to retire. However, they still support the Allentown Rescue Mission, and as a thank you for a recent generous donation and a lifetime of support, the Allentown Rescue Mission honored Mr. and Mrs. Kapoor by prominently displaying a plaque in their honor in its dining room.

“There is no greater good than to feed and help those in need”, stated Mr. Kapoor at the plaque dedication.

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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