I’m sure we are all familiar with the nursery rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While this rhyme is a good one for teaching children that what others think and say about them shouldn’t control their entire world, it misses the point about the power words have. The…
By Jen Harp Save the date! May 18 & 19, 2013 Did you know that tonight nearly 640,000 people will be homeless? Nearly 37% of them are people in families and up to 59% of homeless people live in their cars! Those numbers are surprising and staggering. Something has to be done to help these…
“I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. ANYONE WHO BELIEVES IN ME WILL LIVE, EVEN AFTER DYING.”–JOHN 11:25 (NLT) Easter is a time for us to reflect on the resurrection and what it truly means. Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the life,” and most of us think that means that we will be…
By Patti Hobbs We are are always grateful for the amazing support of the community. And recentlydosomething.org had challenged teens to donate jeans through Aeropostale at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton from January 10th to February 23. We are so excited to announce that Shepherd’s Gate was the recipient of 19 cases of new and gently used…
The girl was 12. She was small for her age. Her eyes never met mine as she told me the story. Her Story. A story that had me leaning in closer and closer to hear her soft voice as it grew quieter with each sad twist. She had been living in a four-door sedan with…
This money cake was made with love and lots of time. Thank you to The English Rose Tea Room in Pleasanton, CA for your love and support!!
By Patti Hobbs We have a husband and wife that go above and beyond volunteering. Pat DiGirolmo and her husband Phil are book and music volunteers here at our thrift store. Pat cleans, sorts, prices and maintains our book section. No easy task as we get a lot of books donated and it is sometimes…
We have the most extraordinary volunteer, Sue Johansen. I don’t know exactly how long she’s been with Shepherd’s Gate, but I know she’s rocked babies that are now young men! She’s faithful, loyal and I am so proud of her and her dedication to Shepherd’s Gate. She’s always here for our 1/2 price sales, and on Mondays…
It’s common knowledge that many of us repeat what we are taught by our parents. Have you ever had that “slap-yourself-on-the-forehead” moment when you realize you’ve become your mother or father? Most times we can shrug it off with a laugh, knowing that even if we aren’t thrilled with the traits that have been passed…
By Carla McRee One of the things I love most about Christmas is how it can turn people of all ages into excited children. The joy and wonder that we all experience at Christmas is a blessing that God has given to us. It is often seen in the faces of children as they look…
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!
