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The Path of a Former Guest Leads to Promotion
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission proudly announces the promotion of Francisco, a
former guest, to Food Service Manager. Francisco’s two and a half year journey of healing and growth
with the Allentown Rescue Mission prepared him for the next chapter of his life. In his new role,
Francisco will be responsible for managing food donations and inventory, overseeing kitchen staff, and
creating healthy, nutritionally balanced meals to serve the men living at the shelter.
Francisco arrived at the Allentown Rescue Mission in 2018 after his wife of twenty four years lost her
battle with cancer. Unable to cope with the anger, pain, and loneliness of her death, Francisco began to
self-medicate. Soon he lost everything, including his will to live. With nowhere to turn, he cried out for
God to either take him or save him. The answer to his prayer came after asking three men on the street
for a cigarette. The strangers not only gave him a cigarette, but offered him life-saving advice. They told
Francisco to seek help and shelter at the Allentown Rescue Mission.
The path to happiness and salvation was not easy, but Francisco remained committed to changing his
life. Through self-reflection, hard work, and guidance from the Allentown Rescue Mission, Francisco
persevered. He graduated from the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program and joined
the Clean Team as a kitchen employee.
Management immediately recognized Francisco’s superior work ethic and interpersonal skills, and
promoted him to Clean Team Foreman and most recently Food Service Manager. “While employed as
the Clean Team Foreman, we received numerous compliments about Francisco’s professionalism, going
the extra mile for customers, and promoting the mission of the Mission”, said his former boss, Mike
Mauro, Clean Team and Facilities Manager.
“Francisco puts the needs of others above himself. A true example of a changed life dedicated to
helping others”, Mauro continued. When asked what he would like to accomplish in his new role,
Francisco responded, “Honestly, to do my best feeding the men healthy meals. It’s all about the men.”
Congratulations, Francisco. You are an inspiration to other men facing loss and homelessness. The
Allentown Rescue Mission wishes the same level of healing and success to all the men it serves.
former guest, to Food Service Manager. Francisco’s two and a half year journey of healing and growth
with the Allentown Rescue Mission prepared him for the next chapter of his life. In his new role,
Francisco will be responsible for managing food donations and inventory, overseeing kitchen staff, and
creating healthy, nutritionally balanced meals to serve the men living at the shelter.
Francisco arrived at the Allentown Rescue Mission in 2018 after his wife of twenty four years lost her
battle with cancer. Unable to cope with the anger, pain, and loneliness of her death, Francisco began to
self-medicate. Soon he lost everything, including his will to live. With nowhere to turn, he cried out for
God to either take him or save him. The answer to his prayer came after asking three men on the street
for a cigarette. The strangers not only gave him a cigarette, but offered him life-saving advice. They told
Francisco to seek help and shelter at the Allentown Rescue Mission.
The path to happiness and salvation was not easy, but Francisco remained committed to changing his
life. Through self-reflection, hard work, and guidance from the Allentown Rescue Mission, Francisco
persevered. He graduated from the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program and joined
the Clean Team as a kitchen employee.
Management immediately recognized Francisco’s superior work ethic and interpersonal skills, and
promoted him to Clean Team Foreman and most recently Food Service Manager. “While employed as
the Clean Team Foreman, we received numerous compliments about Francisco’s professionalism, going
the extra mile for customers, and promoting the mission of the Mission”, said his former boss, Mike
Mauro, Clean Team and Facilities Manager.
“Francisco puts the needs of others above himself. A true example of a changed life dedicated to
helping others”, Mauro continued. When asked what he would like to accomplish in his new role,
Francisco responded, “Honestly, to do my best feeding the men healthy meals. It’s all about the men.”
Congratulations, Francisco. You are an inspiration to other men facing loss and homelessness. The
Allentown Rescue Mission wishes the same level of healing and success to all the men it serves.
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