(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for May, Roger R.<\/p>\n
Roger never thought he would end up homeless. He owned two successful small businesses over the course of thirty years. In 2020, Roger decided to exit his repossession business. He enjoyed the challenge and travel of the job but was looking to slow down the fast-paced life. Roger took a shop maintenance and forklift job during the day, while managing apartments at night.<\/p>\n
Sadly, tragedy struck Roger\u2019s family in 2021, changing his life forever. Roger\u2019s loss is very personal, and he remains reluctant to talk about it, but he said, \u201cI lost my way after that tragic incident, and it forever changed me internally. It was a loss I couldn\u2019t comprehend, and I just mentally gave up for several years.\u201d To cope with his loss, Roger turned to alcohol.<\/p>\n
A few years later, Roger found the strength to give up drinking, only to develop seizures. He was hospitalized and went through rehabilitation. The financial strain of the hospitalization took his savings and apartment, but he did not break his commitment to staying sober.<\/p>\n
Roger struggled with homelessness for approximately a year before turning to the Allentown Rescue Mission. \u201cI found the Mission in my greatest time of need,\u201d he stated. Roger joined the Mission\u2019s eight-week Transformation Program to take advantage of the classes it offered. He learned life skills and participated in biblical classes. \u201cThe opportunities here are beyond just a bed and a meal.\u201d<\/p>\n
After graduating from the Transformation Program, Roger was hired with the Clean Team Workforce and immediately selected to work in the Mission\u2019s food service department. Between his past cooking experience and his strong work ethic, Roger quickly stood out. Today, he is known as a reliable colleague who is easy to work with.<\/p>\n
Roger is saving money and realizing that everything he aspires to achieve is within his grasp. He would love to purchase a small piece of land and looks forward to becoming fully independent again.<\/p>\n
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The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 145 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter to men in crisis since 1900. In addition to emergency shelter services (365 days a year), the Allentown Rescue Mission offers a faith-based residential life skills program, and transitional employment on the Clean Team Workforce that\u2019s available for hire to the community. The Clean Team Workforce pays the men above PA state minimum wage\u2013 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.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: (ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for May, Roger R. Roger never thought he would end up homeless. He owned two successful small businesses over the course of thirty years. In 2020, Roger decided to exit his repossession business. He enjoyed the challenge and travel of the job … Continue reading Clean Team Workforce May Employee of the Month<\/span>
\nStefanie Appel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"