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(ALLENTOWN, PA) – Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley and the Allentown Rescue Mission have partnered to help low-income families buy homes and employ formerly homeless men. The nonprofit organizations have worked together sporadically in the past, however, COVID-19 has solidified the partnership. Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley called on the Allentown Rescue Mission to provide reliable workers for their ReStore. The Restore sells gently used and new items to the public at a fraction of their retail price. Proceeds from the ReStore support the work of Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley. In return, the ReStore employs men on the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce. The Clean Team Workforce provides jobs to formerly homeless men in an effort to help them become self-sufficient. “We love the partnership with the Allentown Rescue Mission. The staff is always accommodating when providing workers and the men are always hardworking”, stated Dave Wagar, ReStore Director. The partnership grew stronger in 2020 as a result of the labor shortage created by COVID-19 and has continued to grow throughout 2021. Habitat Lehigh Valley has increased Clean Team Workforce engagement by sixty-six percent. “Working at the ReStore has provided our Clean Team Workforce employees a new purpose! Not only can our formerly homeless employees practice job skills on a daily basis, but they are helping salvage building materials and other donated items that would otherwise be discarded in a landfill. It’s a triple win”, said Clean Team Workforce Manager, Michael Mauro. “Our Clean Team Workforce employees are helping the ReStore staff, helping themselves out of homelessness, and helping the environment, all at the same time.” About Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley aims to help hardworking, low to moderate income families build and buy a home with a 0% interest mortgage. As part of the qualification process, families contribute 250 sweat equity hours into building their homes and the homes of others in the homeownership program. Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley believes stable, affordable housing is critical to education, health, and economic success. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley, please visit https://habitatlv.org/

The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 123 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter for homeless men 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 over 946 men per year, and serves over 42,000 meals a year 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 Partnership Putting Community First (ALLENTOWN, PA) – Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley and the Allentown Rescue Mission have partnered to help low-income families buy homes and employ formerly homeless men. The nonprofit organizations have worked together sporadically in the past, however, COVID-19 has solidified the partnership. Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley called on the Allentown Rescue Mission to provide reliable workers for their ReStore. The Restore sells gently used and new items to the public at a fraction of their retail price. Proceeds from the ReStore support the work of Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley. In return, the ReStore employs men on the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce. The Clean Team Workforce provides jobs to formerly homeless men in an effort to help them become self-sufficient. “We love the partnership with the Allentown Rescue Mission. The staff is always accommodating when providing workers and the men are always hardworking”, stated Dave Wagar, ReStore Director. The partnership grew stronger in 2020 as a result of the labor shortage created by COVID-19 and has continued to grow throughout 2021. Habitat Lehigh Valley has increased Clean Team Workforce engagement by sixty-six percent. “Working at the ReStore has provided our Clean Team Workforce employees a new purpose! Not only can our formerly homeless employees practice job skills on a daily basis, but they are helping salvage building materials and other donated items that would otherwise be discarded in a landfill. It’s a triple win”, said Clean Team Workforce Manager, Michael Mauro. “Our Clean Team Workforce employees are helping the ReStore staff, helping themselves out of homelessness, and helping the environment, all at the same time.” About Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley aims to help hardworking, low to moderate income families build and buy a home with a 0% interest mortgage. As part of the qualification process, families contribute 250 sweat equity hours into building their homes and the homes of others in the homeownership program. Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley believes stable, affordable housing is critical to education, health, and economic success. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley, please visit https://habitatlv.org/. 

​ The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 123 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter for homeless men 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 over 946 men per year, and serves over 42,000 meals a year 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 About the Allentown Rescue Mission The Allentown Rescue Mission strives to rescue, rehabilitate, and restore homeless men through its three programs based on accountability and compassion. In addition to emergency shelter services, the Allentown Rescue Mission offers a residential life skills program, and transitional employment on the Clean Team Workforce. To learn more about the Allentown Rescue Mission, please visit https://www.allentownrescuemission.org/.
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  • Surreal ValeCity online media
  • May 10 2022 Edition
    • Liberty Point Restaurant Philadelphia
    • Elections 2022 >
      • Kelly for Alaska >
        • Tshibaka Murkowski Gross Disregard Workers
        • Kelly Tshibaka Leaked Draft Supreme Court
    • Gov Whitmer State of Emergency Tornado
    • Gov Whitmer Statement Severe Weather
    • NC Transition 988 Suicide Prevention Number
    • Jacquelyn Garcia Vadnais Judge Passion
    • Passion Open Call Judge Daniel Corazar
    • Passion Open Call Judge Melissa Hernandez
    • Passion Open Call Judge Morgan Falconer
    • Multipart Project New Work Carmen Winant
    • Experience Art of Jazz Greater Philadelphia
    • Passport to History Teachers Night Out
    • Bethlehem Chamber Annual Awards Reception
    • America First Institute Statement Title 42
  • Supporting ALL Law Enforcement
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  • Archive 2022
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    • Community >
      • Feeding the Homeless Philadelphia
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  • A Valley and Beyond