Jon started attending meetings regularly and started working/living at the ARW. He allowed me to get connected right off the bat and get picked up by a sponsor and taken to meetings. But Mike made the exception for me with meetings.
“I can’t tell you how important it was getting to meetings early on,” explained Jon, “ARW had a guideline where new residents can’t leave for the first 30 days. “Boy, I’ll tell you! Mike helped save my life! I owe him so much!” explained Jon, “He gave me a chance when no one else (other than my recovery family from my 12 Step meetings) would! He showed me love, support, and was an ear for my concerns/issues early in recovery! Mike even saw hope in me when I didn’t see any in myself!” According to Jon, Mike also allowed him a chance to chase after and grasp his recovery with both hands.
So, being from Northumberland County, I searched for something like that instead.” And that’s how Jon found the American Rescue Worker’s Men’s Shelter in Williamsport.Įnter the ARW Men’s Shelter director (at that time) Mike Kane. “Yeah…there weren’t a whole lot of options for me,” confessed Jon, “while I was in treatment a counselor shared his story of how he got sober utilizing both a 12 step program and living/working in a Salvation Army shelter for 6 months. The only problem – halfway house programs all but don’t exist in Lycoming County and surrounding areas. The reality was – he could not.Īfter seeking treatment in a 28-day rehabilitation program, Jon’s counselor suggested that, since his wife of almost 8 years did not want him returning to their home, he should enroll in a half-way house program. And for a long time, Jon was convinced that he could handle it himself. The reason? For years Jon had been battling severe alcoholism. Although he was college educated, grew up in a loving, middle-class family, was married, a father, and up to that point gainfully employed – Jon found himself homeless, without work, on the verge of divorce, and with no prospects. We wouldn’t have it any other way.Īt the beginning of 2018, Central Pennsylvania resident Jon Hagan found himself at the lowest point in his life. He is a class clown who brings a little sunshine to everyone’s day.Īmerican Rescue Workers is glad that Delmar found his way to the doors of our mission and that he spends his days giving back to the ministry that saved his life. When Deli isn’t driving truck or in the warehouse, he can be found visiting with other staff members in their offices, cracking jokes, and telling people that it’s snowing out…even in August. If it wasn’t for the program, I would still be in and out of jail…or probably dead.” “It got my mind straight, the program really helped me out. Every day Deli can be found out driving truck, conducting home pick-ups from the generous donors in our community, or lending a hand in the warehouse.ĭeli’s dedication to ARWs mission certainly steams from his time as a resident.
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That change was possible when ARW was in need of a new truck driver, and Deli worked to get his driver’s license to be considered for the promotion. With his combined time as a resident and as a staff member, Deli had been running the baler for 18 years and was ready for a change. The next day, Sam called Deli and told him to be in his office the following workday at 9:30AM.ĭeli started out working on the baler, baling donated clothing, but for the past two and a half years, he has been one of American Rescue Workers truck drivers. He went to directors, Sam and Dawn Astin, looking for a job within the mission. In 2007, he moved in with his girlfriend at the time and had become unemployed for 6 months. You had to walk a straight line- there were no more chances for me anywhere else.” Which, Deli stated, is exactly what he needed. He did so through American Rescue Workers work rehabilitation program, which he was able to complete in one year and four months. Delmar, known to friends as Deli, was out on probation and ready to turn his life around. After spending years drinking, using drugs, and spending time in and out of jail, Delmar was ready for a new beginning. In 2000, Delmar Scott was dropped off in front of American Rescue Workers door by his sister.
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