Stories

An Amazing Gift

By Catie Aznoe

An amazing group of individuals from several local companies, spearheaded by Cooks Collision in Walnut Creek, came together to donate an amazing car to one of our SG graduates. They spent many hours rebuilding a Nissan Rogue and presented it to our graduate at a wonderful BBQ luncheon.  She has two kids and was very much in need of a reliable vehicle to transport her kids, go to work, and go to the school where she is in her 3rd semester.  In a thank you note to the donors, she wrote “Since coming to Shepherd’s Gate, I have changed more than I ever imagined and I’d just like to say thank you.  It is because of people like you that I was able to have the opportunity to give my kids a decent life.”

We thank all of the amazing people who came together to make this project happen!

Everyone involved in this great gift:

Cooks Collision of Main- Walnut Creek (David Keller and all body techs, painters, and detailers)

CSAA Insurance (Steve Gatti)

LKQ Corporation, Inc. (Matt Davis)

State Farm Insurance (Joline Banks)

Walnut Creek Smog

Discount Mufflers & Brakes- Walnut Creek

Auto World Automotive of Concord

Genesis Auto

Stead Cadillac

Geronimo’s Professional Auto Detailing

Matching Gifts

Did you know that your gift could be doubled for an even greater impact?  Many companies have matching gift programs for financial donations or volunteer hours.  Search your company below for more information. Here is Shepherd’s Gate 501 c3 nonprofit number for our company paperwork: 94-2902803. We are so grateful for your support!