Become a fan of Shepherd’s Gate
By Steve McRee We have an exciting opportunity! A generous donor has offered to give $5 for every new Shepherd’s Gate Facebook fan. You can help a homeless or abused woman or child by becoming a fan of the Shepherd’s Gate Facebook fan page. Shepherd’s Gate will receive up to $2,000 for all new Facebook […]
Without a Place to Call Home
By Jen Harp 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 […]
Women of Courage: Brenda’s story
By Carla McRee Each month, we like to highlight a woman from Shepherd’s Gate who is turning her life around for good with God’s help. This month’s Woman of Courage is Brenda. Brenda was raised right here in Brentwood, CA, and though she grew up in a fairly stable home, her father was an alcoholic. […]
Women of Courage: Josie’s story
By Carla McRee Each month, we like to highlight a woman from Shepherd’s Gate who is turning her life around for good with God’s help. This month’s Woman of Courage is Josie — one of our October 2009 program graduates. Josie searched online for information about a California women’s shelter and recovery program because she […]
I had no idea… so many people are homeless due to foreclosure
By Steve McRee We want to take time to highlight some aspect of homelessness that our friends and supporters may not know about in a regular “I Had No Idea” post. The truth is that the face of homelessness is changing, and most of us would be surprised to know how much we have in […]
Women of Courage: Jana’s Story
By Carla McRee Today’s Woman of Courage is Jana, a young woman who graduated from our Brentwood women’s recovery program this past October along with 5 other women. Because of the kindness of donors and volunteers, the encouragement of SG staff, and the grace of God, she has made big changes and is on her way to […]
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Shepherd’s Gate Child
By Steve McRee 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 […]
The Shepherd’s Gate Gift Room
By Jen Harp 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 […]
I had no idea…how many children are homeless
By Steve McRee 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 […]
Woman of Courage: Kristin’s Story
By Carla McRee 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 […]