Shepherd’s Gate

This place helped me to change my life… This place is a rare. Blessing and the donations really go to the residents and the staff don’t treat you like your just another face. or even like it’s just there job they care and they go above and beyond… especially if your willing to fix your own life…

In 1995 (19 years old) I was badly beaten almost to the point of not being able to be recognized. I had to hide from this person. I was in Santa Cruz when my mom picked me up and took me to the little 2 story house that was called Shepherd’s Gate. I was warmly welcomed by all the staff. I remember all of their names. I was in such a bad disposition that I needed a firm hand to guide me as well. I found all of these services at Shepherd’s Gate. As it was in the past before SG had the apartments and all the services it has now, I was allowed to stay at SG for the duration of three weeks and then I would have to move on and find other services or help. Because the staff saw that I really wanted to make a change in my life, they decided that they would allow me to stay for 6 months until the program that I was transitioning into was available. So I stayed there and volunteered, gained a love for helping people and started receiving the donations, sorting, etc. I also started to help other guests that were newer to the program-​with their lives.
It was bittersweet leaving Shepherds Gate when it was my time to go to the next program I was transferred to; but I am so thankful that they believed in me when I did not believe in myself. All of the staff had a special part to play in my life and I am grateful to this day for that.
Now, I am 38 years old, I’ve been married for 13 years in October. I am the Head teacher at a private Christian school and have been employed there for 8 years. I love Jesus and worship Him as the Head of my life and family. Yes, I would say that I am a success story. I want to thank Shepherds Gate for not giving up on me when everyone else did.
Thank you,
Charrise Larez (Charrise King)

My family and I are always extremely happy to support Shepherd’s Gate.
Simply put, they repair shattered lives of women and children who’ve
suffered abuse and other hardships.
As per their site, information about the fabulous services they offer, testimonials and volunteer opportunities are provided.
Donations can also be made online.
They have two local facilities; Livermore and Brentwood.
Donations of goods can be made at the Livermore thrift shop.
Donating and helping others is so rewarding and Shepherd’s Gate
is absolutely worthy of donations in the form of goods, money and
people’s time.
A visit to their fantastic site is highly recommended:
Kudos to Shepherd’s gate for turning so many lives around for the better!