When you hear about a child who was abandoned before she turned one, who was surrounded by drugs and alcohol and who had a mother who went to prison and an absent father. What is your first reaction? Are you heartbroken? Fearful for this child whose path to life started out in such a backwards [...]

This Easter, I’d like to ask our friends and supporters to take a moment to remember the women and children here at Shepherd’s Gate. While special holidays are often a wonderful time for those of us with family nearby and homes of our own, they can be challenging days for our residents. Some women are [...]

Sometimes it’s easy to think of Easter as something far removed from our lives. The cross, the nails, the dusty streets, the mob . . . the actual events of the crucifixion and resurrection happened thousands of years ago and half a world away. But Easter still matters. Because the same Christ who conquered death [...]

As you might imagine, we go through a TON of paper here at Shepherd’s Gate. You wouldn’t believe how much toilet paper, paper towels and paper napkins so many women and children go through! And then, not only are there forms to fill out and file, there are educational materials to be printed and copies [...]

Mark your calendars — campus tours are coming soon to the Livermore Campus! This is an exciting opportunity to go “behind the scenes” and see what God is up to in the lives of women and children in need! While on the tour, you will: —Connect with other people who are passionate about the mission [...]

Knowing that a New Year is just around the corner, I’ve been praying about the year ahead, asking God for His guidance. And one verse has been heavy on my heart every day: The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.” — Isaiah 32:17 (New International [...]

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 [...]