The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for October,
Jared P.
Jared, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, grew up living with his parents and spending significant time
with his grandmother. However, Jared faced a silent battle with depression from a young age. In junior
high school, he began using drugs to cope with his depression. For many years, Jared performed as a
high-functioning addict. He graduated from high school in 2014 and held various jobs until, in 2022, he
suffered a near-fatal drug overdose.
Following his overdose, Jared stayed clean for three years. However, while at a party that was busted
for noise disturbance, he was arrested for an outstanding warrant related to his overdose three years
prior. Jared spent a month in jail. During this time, he lost his job, car, and place to live. With nowhere
to go after he was released, Jared turned to the Allentown Rescue Mission for help.
At the Mission, Jared completed the eight-week Transformation Program designed to help men develop
life skills and be exposed to the Gospel message. “It gave me the opportunity to rebuild my life,
strengthen my faith, and connect with others who wanted to make positive changes in their lives.
Overall, it gave me a foundation for a better future to be able to start from somewhere instead of the
streets,” Jared proclaimed.
After graduating from the Transformation Program, Jared immediately joined the Clean Team
Workforce, where he quickly stood out for his strong work ethic and ability to complete unsupervised
jobs. His dedication earned him a promotion to crew leader. Jared has led the grass-cutting crew for
the entire season from May through October. He has also excelled at other assignments, including
landscaping and junk removal jobs. Jared enjoys staying busy. He is detail-oriented and takes pride in
his work. He views every task as a direct reflection of himself.
Jared is thankful for the opportunity he received at the Allentown Rescue Mission. He has been able to
save money and is actively searching for an apartment in Allentown. Jared is a quiet man who enjoys
solitude. He looks forward to relaxing in his own home.