{"id":143628,"date":"2025-07-08T22:33:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T02:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143628"},"modified":"2025-07-08T22:33:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T02:33:05","slug":"the-allentown-rescue-mission-christmas-in-july-holiday-card-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143628","title":{"rendered":"The Allentown Rescue Mission – Christmas in July Holiday Card Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce its second Christmas in July holiday card contest. Starting today, the Mission is asking the public to vote on nine winter-themed paintings created by men in crisis who are residing at the Mission. The painting with the most votes will become the Mission\u2019s 2025 Christmas card. The winning painter will be highlighted in the card and honored in a follow-up story.<\/p>\n

All the works of art were created in the Mission\u2019s Therapeutic Art class. The art class was established during the pandemic when COVID-19 safety guidelines severely restricted activities for guests staying at the Allentown Rescue Mission. The class provided a creative outlet for the men to positively express themselves, reduce stress and anxiety, build self-confidence, and develop a sense of belonging during the difficult days of isolation.<\/p>\n

Nearly four years after its inception, guests of the Allentown Rescue Mission continue to look forward to the bi-monthly Therapeutic Art classes with great anticipation. Otilio C. observed, \u201cIt\u2019s helpful for those who go through a lot. It helps to open the mind.\u201d \u201cIt gave me peace. When I leave (the class), I feel<\/p>\n

lighter,\u201d Richard G. revealed.<\/p>\n

Please help the Allentown Rescue Mission celebrate a new artist and choose its holiday card. Voting is free and open today through August 4, 2025. To cast your vote for your favorite painting, please visit https:\/\/www.allentownrescuemission.org\/what-we-do\/therapeutic-art-class\/#artcontest<\/a><\/p>\n

The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 123 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter to men experiencing homelessness 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\u2019s available for hire to the community. The Clean Team Workforce pays the men above PA state minimum wage\u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nStefanie Appel<\/p>\n

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