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Books to the Rescue; A New Chapter for the Allentown Rescue Mission
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission enthusiastically announces the launch of its newest
program, Books to the Rescue, in conjunction with National Read Across America Day. Books to the
Rescue is operated by the men of the Allentown Rescue Mission to acquire, through donations, early
learning books and distribute them to local elementary schools for the teachers to pass along to their
youngest and most needy students. This initiative not only benefits the children; it provides the men
with an opportunity to help others in their community.
The pandemic produced a major shock to education, especially for the very young. Early learning in
kindergarten and first grade forms the foundation of the entire educational process, and reading at
home with family members has been identified as a vital component of learning how to read. However,
local educators have found that many families do not have the resources at home to supplement COVIDlimited school efforts. The lack of at-home supplies has resulted in the most vulnerable students falling
behind.
Rachel Hudock, first-grade teacher, Clearview Elementary School, said, “During this pandemic, parents
began asking for more books for their children to read at home. While I can provide great instruction,
school textbooks, and technology, I couldn’t provide trade books to all students. A program like Books
to the Rescue means that our students will be provided with more at-home resources to help pave the
way for student success.”
Books to the Rescue aims to get books into the homes of students who otherwise would not have access
to them. The men in the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program will collect, catalog,
classify and organize the donated books for distribution. Books to the Rescue provides a way for the
men to give back to the community that has so generously blessed them during their stay at the
Allentown Rescue Mission.
The Allentown Rescue Mission asks donors to drop off pre-school and elementary level books at its
location, 355 Hamilton Street, Allentown. The books collected will help the youngest generation learn
to read and help homeless men develop a sense of responsibility to their community. For more
information, please visit allentownrescuemission.org/books-to-the-rescue. Inquiries can be made at
books@armpa.org.
program, Books to the Rescue, in conjunction with National Read Across America Day. Books to the
Rescue is operated by the men of the Allentown Rescue Mission to acquire, through donations, early
learning books and distribute them to local elementary schools for the teachers to pass along to their
youngest and most needy students. This initiative not only benefits the children; it provides the men
with an opportunity to help others in their community.
The pandemic produced a major shock to education, especially for the very young. Early learning in
kindergarten and first grade forms the foundation of the entire educational process, and reading at
home with family members has been identified as a vital component of learning how to read. However,
local educators have found that many families do not have the resources at home to supplement COVIDlimited school efforts. The lack of at-home supplies has resulted in the most vulnerable students falling
behind.
Rachel Hudock, first-grade teacher, Clearview Elementary School, said, “During this pandemic, parents
began asking for more books for their children to read at home. While I can provide great instruction,
school textbooks, and technology, I couldn’t provide trade books to all students. A program like Books
to the Rescue means that our students will be provided with more at-home resources to help pave the
way for student success.”
Books to the Rescue aims to get books into the homes of students who otherwise would not have access
to them. The men in the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program will collect, catalog,
classify and organize the donated books for distribution. Books to the Rescue provides a way for the
men to give back to the community that has so generously blessed them during their stay at the
Allentown Rescue Mission.
The Allentown Rescue Mission asks donors to drop off pre-school and elementary level books at its
location, 355 Hamilton Street, Allentown. The books collected will help the youngest generation learn
to read and help homeless men develop a sense of responsibility to their community. For more
information, please visit allentownrescuemission.org/books-to-the-rescue. Inquiries can be made at
books@armpa.org.
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