Well it’s here- Monday, I am living in my sister’s van this week and I am wondering again why in the world I thought I could do this? I once told my teacher all I wanted in life was a big house and lots of clothes and to be a police officer/ballerina. Of course I [...]

We’ve had some very atypical weather here in the past two months: downpouring rain for days, hail, even snow and ice. It got me thinking of a story I shared in a past newsletter and I wanted to share it with you again. I was at a local park recently, and it began to rain. [...]

Children come to Shepherd’s Gate from all backgrounds imaginable. The Lord has blessed us with a trained staff who accept these kids unconditionally. In time they come to experience love and joy. And they begin to laugh and wonder like precious ones who are healing by God’s amazing grace. Here is a poem written by [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The word Graduate means- a person who has successfully completed a course of study or training. That definition, though true in the case of our graduates here at Shepherd’s Gate, falls far short of what I believe they have also achieved– Transformation. When they come to our doors with their belongings stuffed in plastic grocery [...]