Transforming Lives

Physical

The first step is usually helping with a nourishing meal, a shower and a safe place to sleep. We make sure they have clean clothes. Many of them haven’t received any medical attention for several years. Once immediate needs are met, we help address any other issues such as dental visits, medical checkups, vision checks, etc.

Career

Each woman is encouraged to dream and find not just a job, but a career. Through mentors and case management, the residents take the steps so they can thrive after graduation.

Volunteer

Each resident is required to complete volunteer hours for graduation. This helps build a spirit of gratitude and helps them learn how to give back to others.

Emotional

Shepherd’s Gate partners with professional therapists and counselors to help each woman to heal and overcome the trauma they’ve experienced. Each woman has a case manager who helps walk her through the process and supports her the whole way.

Recovery

Through recovery programs such as Celebrate Recovery, Psalm 23 class and others, the women overcome abuse and addiction. The classes help them gain essential tools and skills so they can change their lives. The Alumni Program also meets for relapse prevention classes and to help encourage one another.

The Child

Children have often experienced horrific trauma before coming to Shepherd’s Gate. The Children’s program helps them overcome that so they can have a bright future and be a kid.

Educational

Women complete education and life-skills classes so they can build a strong foundation and thrive once they leave Shepherd’s Gate. Whether it’s classes for obtaining a GED, gaining certification skills, learning how to budget and manage finances, they learn how to believe in themselves and know they can achieve more than they ever dreamed of before!

Legal

Many residents arrive with legal issues ranging from minor to serious. We help them move past the shame they feel and assist them to help find positive outcomes. These are often complex processes, but the women know they have help and support.

Financial

Gaining money management skills is important to helping our residents build a strong future. The women learn how to create and follow a budget, as well as save for the future.

Community

Having a strong community and support system is vital to the women’s long-term success. During their time here, residents establish a church home and build a community with volunteers, other residents and the Alumni Program.

Discipleship

Many of the women who come to Shepherd’s Gate have no religious background. The introduction to God as a loving father is foundational to their recovery. Through Bible studies and classes, they learn that they can count on God’s love and care, no matter what has happened in the past.

Career