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(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Allentown Rescue Mission is asking the community to help them bring Christmas joy to the homeless men in its shelter. Financial and in-kind donations will provide a family- like celebration complete with presents and holiday meals for the men in its care.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter all they\u2019ve been through, many of our guests find it hard to believe anyone cares enough to provide them with gifts of any kind,\u201d said CEO, Stuart Smith. \u201cWe help them understand that our<\/p>\n
Christmas festivities are a demonstration of the gift of love God offers to every one of us through the birth of His Son.\u201d<\/p>\n
Individuals, churches and organizations who wish to donate material gifts for Allentown Rescue Mission guests can visit allentownrescuemission.org\/needed-supplies <\/a>for a list of items needed to ensure everyone who is living at the Mission during the holidays feels comfortable and loved.<\/p>\n Financial donations towards the Allentown Rescue Mission\u2019s special meals and holiday activities can be made on the site as well.<\/p>\n \u201cThe community\u2019s extra compassion and generosity this time of year mean so much to those in our shelter who, before coming to the Mission, so often felt no one cared about them,\u201d said Smith. \u201cAs we continue to welcome more homeless individuals through our doors, the support of friends and partners is deeply appreciated, not only for our special holiday activities, but also for year-round outreach.\u201d<\/p>\n Information on the Allentown Rescue Mission\u2019s full range of programs and services can be found online at allentownrescuemission.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" (ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Allentown Rescue Mission is asking the community to help them bring Christmas joy to the homeless men in its shelter. Financial and in-kind donations will … Continue reading The Allentown Rescue Mission Invites Community Support to Bring Christmas to Those in Need<\/span>
\nStefanie Appel
\nCommunity Relations
\nAllentown Rescue Mission
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