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By Jen Harp Did you know that Shepherd’s Gate has a thrift store that helps support the services we provide to needy women and children? Located in Livermore, CA, this store provides a location for the community to recycle their gently used clothing and household goods as well as e-Waste items!! The store provides for…

By Jen Harp Thanksgiving is only 3 weeks away. Everyone here at Shepherd’s Gate is busy getting preparations underway. We will provide bags of groceries to families in need this month. This food will feed and sustain women and children who are living on the edge. And we will hand out this Thanksgiving card to…

By Carla McRee Can you imagine what it would be like to live out of your car with your baby? That’s just what Nicole did. After running away from an abusive mother and a stepfather who tried to molest her, Nicole was homeless from the age of 12. In order to survive, she had to…

By Jen Harp Life sure does get busy… and a lot of us are looking for ways to simplify our daily tasks. I thought I’d let our friends and supporters know about a convenient way that you can help the women and children of Shepherd’s Gate. If you’d like to give regularly to support the…

By Carla McRee In this month’s newsletter focusing on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, you’ll read about Malia, who was beaten by her husband for the first time while she was pregnant with their firstborn son. Studies indicate that this isn’t an isolated story — not by a long shot. For some couples, having a baby…

By Steve McRee Last month, I explained some of the major challenges homeless children face in school. It’s not a small problem, and the solutions aren’t always easy. But there is good news. The University of Minnesota studied homeless children who were succeeding academically despite huge challenges, and they found the following practices in common:…

By Steve McRee  You may not know it, but at Shepherd’s Gate, Back-to-School season isn’t just for the kids! Many of our women also go back to school — whether it’s to get their GED, attend college courses, or learn a trade at a technical school. It’s a very powerful way for them to make…

By Steve McRee I cannot believe it, but children at Shepherd’s Gate are already heading back to school. They face many challenges, but because of your support, we are helping these precious children get on the road to a successful future. We’re only just starting to understand the full impact of homelessness on school-aged children….

By Carla McRee Looking back, Angela’s not sure what she would have done without the help she received from Shepherd’s Gate and all of our loyal volunteers, donors and prayer supporters. What a difference you’ve made in her life! Angela was on the verge of suicide, and when you look at her life, it’s not…

By Steve McRee  It’s summertime! Kids are out of school, families are taking trips together, and the weather is gorgeous. But this time of year can be especially tough on vulnerable families in our community, as school is out and summer programs are becoming more rare due to budget cuts. The number of families losing…