Allentown Rescue Mission

Our sincere gratitude to Paul and Gloria Amenta for sharing 20 tickets to a Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs baseball game with the Mission! It was a beautiful night for our clients who are currently in the 8-week Transformation Program to watch the game and share a meal at the First Commonwealth Picnic Patio.

"I wanted to help the men have a night out of just being guys," Mr. Amenta said.

One of the guys even caught a baseball and had everyone sign it as a small memento of thanks for Paul and Gloria.

Occasionally, the Clean Team Workforce will be hired by...the Clean Team Workforce! Here, Dave and Jose are getting trucks washed, vacuumed, and prepared for the next jobs out in the community. We are proud to keep our equipment in top shape to better serve the Lehigh Valley!

The Allentown Rescue Mission does NOT sell T-shirts as a fundraiser. Over the past few days, you may have seen Allentown Rescue Mission T-Shirts advertised in the comments of our recent Facebook posts. We are not affiliated in any way with those involved and urge our community members to be cautious of potential cyber threats.

If you are interested in supporting the Allentown Rescue Mission, we invite you to visit our website via the link below. We are so grateful for your support!

https://buff.ly/TLmmKQe

Please join us in congratulating our first set of June 2026 Transformation Program graduates! We are so proud of our guys and how far they've come.

This week's art class was so much fun! Our men painted adorable dodo birds and commented often on how relaxing and enjoyable it was to spend the evening creating with so much color. Please join us in congratulating Serguey, Miles, and Russ on a job well done.

Our annual Father's Day "Date With Dad" BBQ event is coming up fast! Every resident of the Mission is invited to attend with their families for a day of fun, food, and fellowship.

If you are interested in donating any of the above items for this event, you can drop them off at our front office (355 Hamilton St.) during our business hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm

If you prefer to drop off after hours or on a weekend, simply ring the call button next to the front door upon your arrival.

We are so grateful for your support!

This week, our Clean Team Workforce has been hard at work for Monica, one of our regular clients. Monica has been hiring the Clean Team for several summers now to take care of her beautiful gardens. Jared and Jay have been tirelessly completing extensive weeding and general cleanup!

If you're looking for property care and cleanup too, don't hesitate to visit our website at cleanteampa.com to get your quote today!

Meet Kenneth, a recent guest of our Emergency Shelter.

Kenneth began his career in New Jersey, working while studying for a medical degree. After earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, he had a career in general surgery while also teaching at a university.

In the past few years, Kenneth has faced severe personal and health challenges, including memory loss, mental health issues, and mobility challenges requiring the constant use of a cane. These issues led to his financial demise and his need to seek assistance at the Allentown Rescue Mission.

Kenneth aims to rebuild his life by joining the eight-week Transformation Program, using it as a springboard for finding new employment opportunities. Through it all, he is grateful to the Mission for the stability it provides, and to his family and five daughters for their support. Good luck, Kenneth!

Meet Timothy, a recent guest of our Emergency Shelter.

Timothy has dedicated his life to helping others, earning a master’s degree in nursing and ultimately switching careers to become a police officer. Sadly, he suffered serious injuries while on duty, which forced him into early retirement. Nevertheless, Timothy continued to stay hopeful and committed to his health, using regular exercise, martial arts, football, and baseball to stay positive and active.

Unfortunately, financial hardship left Timothy homeless, so he came to the Allentown Rescue Mission for help. During his time here, he has worked tirelessly to find permanent housing and employment suitable for his physical abilities.

Today, Timothy is grateful to the Mission for constant support, encouragement, and resources, and credits the program for his newfound hope as he continues to work toward independence.

Good luck, Timothy!

This past month, our Clean Team Workforce was working hard at a large planting job in a local neighborhood. Jose and Jay worked tirelessly to get over 140 new plants in the ground, and completed the entire project ahead of schedule!