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Veteran Very Appreciative for the Work of the Allentown Rescue Mission
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – Gary Timmins, U.S. Navy veteran and former client of the Allentown Rescue
Mission, praised the Mission for helping him get back on his feet at a donation presentation by the
Emmaus Veterans Committee. The Emmaus Veterans Committee is an annual supporter of the
Allentown Rescue Mission. When they learned this year that one of their own was a beneficiary of its
services, they increased their donation and presented a check to the Allentown Rescue Mission with
Timmins in attendance.
The event served as a homecoming for Gary, who lived at the Allentown Rescue Mission for 90 days in
2018. Gary was a retired veteran living on a fixed income. So when his rent was raised more than once
in a short amount of time, he became homeless. At first, he tried living with family and friends but he
didn’t want to overstay his welcome. That’s when Gary found his way to the Allentown Rescue Mission.
The Allentown Rescue Mission eased Gary’s burden during this difficult time. In addition to the basic
necessities of food and shelter, Gary received the help and time he needed to put his life in order. His
top two priorities were applying for housing and staying connected to his veterans group.
During his stay at the Allentown Rescue Mission, Gary attended all veteran group activities, including the
funerals of fellow veterans. Gary cherished the feeling of normalcy he felt at the events and thanked
the Mission for understanding the importance of maintaining his personal connections. These
connections ultimately led to Gary securing housing.
Representatives from the Allentown Rescue Mission asked Gary if he had any advice for someone facing
homelessness. He said, “Trust the Allentown Rescue Mission. Homelessness is not fun, but things
happen for the better at the Mission.”
The Allentown Rescue Mission would like to thank the Emmaus Veterans Committee for their generous
donation and for reconnecting the Mission with Gary. Gary’s story proves that focused goals can turn
homelessness into a pit stop, rather than a lifelong journey.
Mission, praised the Mission for helping him get back on his feet at a donation presentation by the
Emmaus Veterans Committee. The Emmaus Veterans Committee is an annual supporter of the
Allentown Rescue Mission. When they learned this year that one of their own was a beneficiary of its
services, they increased their donation and presented a check to the Allentown Rescue Mission with
Timmins in attendance.
The event served as a homecoming for Gary, who lived at the Allentown Rescue Mission for 90 days in
2018. Gary was a retired veteran living on a fixed income. So when his rent was raised more than once
in a short amount of time, he became homeless. At first, he tried living with family and friends but he
didn’t want to overstay his welcome. That’s when Gary found his way to the Allentown Rescue Mission.
The Allentown Rescue Mission eased Gary’s burden during this difficult time. In addition to the basic
necessities of food and shelter, Gary received the help and time he needed to put his life in order. His
top two priorities were applying for housing and staying connected to his veterans group.
During his stay at the Allentown Rescue Mission, Gary attended all veteran group activities, including the
funerals of fellow veterans. Gary cherished the feeling of normalcy he felt at the events and thanked
the Mission for understanding the importance of maintaining his personal connections. These
connections ultimately led to Gary securing housing.
Representatives from the Allentown Rescue Mission asked Gary if he had any advice for someone facing
homelessness. He said, “Trust the Allentown Rescue Mission. Homelessness is not fun, but things
happen for the better at the Mission.”
The Allentown Rescue Mission would like to thank the Emmaus Veterans Committee for their generous
donation and for reconnecting the Mission with Gary. Gary’s story proves that focused goals can turn
homelessness into a pit stop, rather than a lifelong journey.
