LEHIGHTON, PA, June 21, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Agnes Schoenberger has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
For nearly 15 years, Mrs. Schoenberger has found success as a nonprofit executive and realtor operating out of Lehighton. She is the founder and executive director of her ever-growing Christian organization, Peaceful Knights Inc. Serving the homeless community in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, since 2007, Mrs. Schoenberger's organization offers transitional housing and an emergency shelter for men. Plans are currently in place to open a shelter for homeless women as well in 2022.
Completely funded by way of donations, Mrs. Schoenberger welcomes volunteers who can help her assist with fundraising events, check up on residents, serve as a support system for those with addiction issues and help with transportation for professional obligations, grocery shopping and attending recovery meetings. Peaceful Knights Inc. began on a small scale, housing only a few individuals in local motels and rented apartments in their early years. As the number of residents began to grow, the organization rented several additional apartments until enough funding was secured to purchase a large building to house more residents under one roof. A welcoming environment, Mrs. Schoenberger ensures that each resident has clothing, food, and other necessities while establishing clear rules and expectations, including passing drug tests, working requirements and church attendance.
Mrs. Schoenberger formerly worked as the director for a local non-profit crisis pregnancy center that housed young girls in need. While operating in this capacity, she saw the lack of resources for the local homeless population. Despite not having any money in her pocket, she had the will to do God's work and she launched Peaceful Knights Inc. with a clear vision and tremendous faith that it would be successful. Mrs. Schoenberger recently purchased a second building not far away, which will serve as a women's shelter.
To support her primary responsibilities with Peaceful Knights, Mrs. Schoenberger works as the broker/owner of Castle Gate Realty in Lehighton, a premier real estate company that currently employs eight knowledgeable and professional agents. Specializing in both residential and commercial real estate, as well as land and investments properties, her team is well-known in the community for superior customer satisfaction. When she is not negotiating a deal for one of her clients, she is supporting her team and helping them reach their goals, one property at a time. To support her professional endeavors, Mrs. Schoenberger is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and the Greater Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors.
Mrs. Schoenberger completed two years of coursework toward her college degree. She also served in the U.S. Army as a military police investigator from 1984 to 1987. For her service, Ms. Schoenberger was decorated with a U.S. Army Commendation Medal.
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