Clean Team Workforce October Employee of the Month
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Clean Team Workforce announces its Employee of the Month for October, Richard G.
Richard grew up in an intact, Christian family, but began rebelling at the age of eleven. For four
decades, he didn’t take responsibility for his actions; he “chased the high.” But after jail time and a drug overdose, Richard came to the Allentown Rescue Mission with a vision to do better. He said, “I came to get back on track with my life.”
Richard studied Theology when he was younger and enjoyed learning the Gospel message when he joined the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Transformation Program. “It brought me closer to God, and I got a chance to break bread with my new Brothers in Christ!” While in the program, Richard often spread the Gospel and prayed with others.
After Richard graduated from the Transformation Program, he immediately started working for the Clean Team Workforce and has been a great asset to the team. He arrives promptly, ready to work with a smile on his face, and offers to help with every job around the Mission.
The Clean Team Workforce transitioned to a new warehouse in September, and Richard played a big role in the move. He assisted with troubleshooting non-working equipment and relocated and installed security cameras for the Allentown Rescue Mission.
Recently, Richard was assigned to work at a local valve manufacturer as a general laborer. The company instantly noticed that Richard possessed greater skills and elevated him to company trainee. Since his promotion, he has demonstrated that he pays attention to detail and can learn all aspects of the position, making him a potential permanent hire.
The Clean Team Workforce congratulates Richard on being selected as an outstanding employee and being an outstanding guest who continues to serve God and helps others in need.
The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 145 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter to men in crisis since 1900. In addition to emergency shelter services (365 days a year), the Allentown Rescue Mission offers a faith-based 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 nearly 1,000 men and serves more than 60,000 meals 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
Information provided to TVL by:
Stefanie Appel
