(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee of the Month for January, Custis C.
After being released from prison for selling drugs, Custis spent his free time racing radio-controlled (RC) battery-powered trucks. He learned everything he could about this type of racing. At one time, he had over 40 trucks, most of which he custom-built. However, his passion for racing turned into an obsession. His new addiction ruled his life in the same manner that drugs had earlier. Custis spent his social security benefits on racing without thinking about how he would pay his rent. Unfortunately, his addiction led him to becoming homeless.
Custis came to the Allentown Rescue Mission and immediately joined the Transformation Program. He knew in his heart that the Bible and life skills classes would help him change his life. Custis learned to let go of anger and frustration with things he couldn’t control. He said, “All I had to do was ‘drop the I’ and give it over to God.” Knowing God is in control, has made the difference for him.
Custis also learned to budget his money in the program’s finance classes. He reflected on his reckless spending and his addiction to racing and now realizes that controlling his finances will allow him to remain independent and live as a productive member of society.
Since graduating from the Transformation Program, Custis has been working for the Clean Team Workforce. Up until now, he didn’t have any formal work experience. He admits most of his business activities were illegal, but he is embracing this opportunity. The enthusiasm and gratefulness that Custis exhibits working with the Clean Team Workforce brightens everyone’s day. His happiness shines from within knowing that he is blessed with a new life, and he can be the person he always wanted to be.
Congratulations, Custis, and best of luck in the future.
The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 123 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter to men experiencing homelessness 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 nearly 1,000 men and serves more than 60,000 meals 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
