Christmas through the eyes of a child is always something special . . . the wonder of the Christmas story, the warmth of family, and the excitement of Christmas morning all take us back to a time when our own lives were a whole lot simpler. But there’s something even more extraordinary about watching a [...]

Christmas is a pretty special time around here. Each year, we set aside a room just for moms where they can “shop” for their children’s Christmas presents. They’re able to choose a few toys for each child, along with slippers, pajamas, socks and underwear, a jacket, and other clothing items. All of the items are [...]

When you picture a homeless person, what do you see? If you’re like many people, the first image that pops into your head is probably an older man holding a cardboard sign at a busy intersection. But though there are many homeless men struggling to survive out on the streets, the face of homelessness has [...]

Each month, we want to share stories about women here at Shepherd’s Gate who, by the grace of God, are turning their lives around for good. Thanks to your prayers and support, women and their children get a brand new start — and we want to keep you posted on how they’re doing! December’s Woman [...]

Brentwood and Livermore campuses need your help to restock the pantry! Thanksgiving at Shepherd’s Gate was a wonderful time of thanking God and blessing others. During the holidays, over 80 women and children were served a warm meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie because of the generosity of so many big-hearted donors [...]