(ALLENTOWN, PA) – Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for July, Greg L.

Greg struggled with alcoholism, and it destroyed his life. After he lost everything, he realized he needed to make a change and checked himself into the hospital. Eventually, he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility for a few weeks, and then he came to the Allentown Rescue Mission.

After learning that the Mission’s Transformation Program offered life skills classes, bible classes, and workforce development training, Greg knew that the program could help change the course of his life. He joined in February 2024.

Greg enjoyed all the classes in the Transformation Program. He developed new skills and said, “his eyes had been opened and he understands more about himself now.” He sees how the program helped him and how it has helped others. He believes the most beneficial aspect of the program for him was the counseling he received.

Today, Greg works in the Mission’s kitchen for the Clean Team Workforce. He has a culinary degree and has worked in the food service industry most of his life. So, he was the perfect candidate when a position opened in the kitchen. Greg works hard to keep the kitchen clean and organized and to prepare nutritious and good tasting food for the men. One staff member commented, “When Greg sees a need or sees someone who needs help, he always helps.”

Greg is grateful for the kitchen job. He feels like he is giving back to other men at the shelter. His plan is to work full-time until he is able to retire and collect his pension. Afterward, he wants to keep busy and continue to work part-time.

Clean Team Workforce considers Greg an asset to the kitchen and to other men experiencing homelessness. Thank you, Greg.

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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