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Allentown Rescue Mission Celebrates 125 Years of Helping Homeless Men

The Allentown Rescue Mission is commemorating 125 years of service to men experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.

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New Bethany’s Souper Day Returns for 33rd Year

On Friday, Sept. 13, New Bethany will hold its 33rd annual Souper Day at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. The event will support the nonprofit's efforts to serve those affected by housing, food insecurity and poverty in the region.

Ex-Addict Finds Sobriety, Work Through Allentown Rescue Mission

The Allentown Rescue Mission and HYDAC Technology Corporation are celebrating the success of a former Mission resident, AJ, who now works at HYDAC.

DeSales Volunteers Create 450 Care Packages for Lehigh Valley’s Homeless

Three hundred members of the DeSales University community assembled and delivered cookie, sandwich and winter weather accessory care packages to organizations that serve the area's homeless population as part of a Feast Day celebration at the school.

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Saucon Valley Third-Grader Donates Wool Hats, Socks to Homeless

While most kids her age are wrapped up in the excitement of the Christmas holidays, young Evelyn Yoder is looking for ways to help the homeless in the Lehigh Valley keep warm during the winter. The 8-year-old from Saucon Valley is donating wool socks, gloves and caps to them during this season of giving.

Audio NRD Ep. 84: New Bethany Ministries Ignites Hope, Transforms Lives

If you're looking for an inspiring subject to brighten your holiday season (or someone else's), don't miss our interview with New Bethany Ministries Executive Director Marc Rittle.

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‘Perfect Storm’ for More Homelessness Could Impact LV, Hellertown

The current economic environment paired with a high-priced housing market and the end of the federal eviction moratorium provides all the ingredients for a “perfect storm" that could lead to an increase in homelessness in the Lehigh Valley area.

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Help from Allentown Rescue Mission Leads to Job, Recognition

A local man who has faced the challenge of being homeless is enjoying a happier holiday season thanks to his friends at the Allentown Rescue Mission and his employer, IESI Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township.

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White Orchids Owner Helps Feed Shelter Residents

Local restaurant Notch Modern Kitchen and Bar recently donated meals for hungry and homeless men through the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Sponsor a Meal program.

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Sherwin-Williams Staff Help Refresh Allentown Rescue Mission

An area homeless shelter has some bright new paint on its walls thanks to the generosity of a local business. On Thursday, June 6, employees of the Sherwin-Williams Company of the Lehigh Valley chose the Allentown Rescue Mission for their annual community paint project.