(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for November, Michael D.

Michael has been a model worker for the Clean Team Workforce. He is prompt, a team player, and ready to work every day. He also has been an asset to the demolition crew. He was recently promoted to crew leader for a demolition contract the Clean Team Workforce will begin at the end of December.

Before Michael became homeless, he worked for 15 years as a supervisor for a filter manufacturing company. As the demands of his job grew, so did the stress that he experienced from the increased workload. Michael ended up having disputes with his supervisor and health issues because of his stress. He suffered from dizzy spells and psoriasis from “head to toe.” Michael said, “It was so difficult to function, and it was unbearable at times.” Ultimately, he parted ways with his employer and decided to live off his savings until he found a job with less stress.

Unfortunately, between the cost of Michael’s psoriasis medication and his inability to promptly land another job, he drained his savings. No longer capable of paying his rent, he came to the Allentown Rescue Mission for help.

Michael joined the Transformation Program at the Mission and used the time there to better his life and situation. He took advantage of the life skills and Bible classes taught in the program, which give him a new perspective on life. After completing the eight-week program, Michael was hired by the Clean Team Workforce.

Today, Michael is making friends, saving money, and working toward a bright future. Eventually, he would like to find a supervisory position with a Lehigh Valley manufacturing company and be able to afford a little place of his own.

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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