ABOUT US
American Rescue Workers is a faith-based nonprofit local organization providing homelessness and hunger prevention services in Williamsport/Lycoming County since 1934.
MISSION
Motivated by the love of God and a practical concern for the needs of humanity, American Rescue Workers mission is to address the needs of men, women and children experiencing emergency situations of hunger and homelessness; uplifting community members through the provision of material needs as well as spiritual guidance with the hope of bringing them into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Matthew 25:35-40
VISION
A community where no one goes hungry; men, women and children have safe and sufficient housing and those with significant barriers to self-sufficiency are provided opportunities to find new purpose and hope within presently, as well as eternally. II Corinthians 5:17; John 14:3; John 3:16
VALUES
We listen with compassion, empathy and respect and value individual experiences and feelings while treating all people with kindness and dignity.
We strive for equity and work toward solutions to eliminate structural and systemic inequalities that contribute to food insecurity and unhoused individuals.
We offer a sense of hope that can lead to swift and focused purpose, creative approaches and new models in achieving our mission.
We collaborate and build community through partnerships found on integrity, trust and shared goals.
We take care of and are accountable for all resources placed in our hands through the generosity of others striving for excellency and transparency in the handling of tangible goods, food, financial matters and funds, community and member trust, employee careers and their well-being.
We look out for one another as leaders and colleagues and respect each’s experiences and roles in repurposing lives.
We aspire to set an example of honesty and integrity in all our professional and personal relationships so that the American Rescue Workers is seen as an ambassador for the higher calling of service for Jesus Christ.
