The 2010 Gateway Woods Auction
Each year it is amazing to see how God works at the Gateway Woods Auction. This year was absolutely no exception. We are so thankful for our supporters and donors who, through their incredible generosity, helped us to raise over $380,000! In addition, by the end of the month we expect to have brought in several thousand dollars more from supporters who were unable to attend. This money will provide nearly 10% of the funding needed to support our Residential Care, Gateway Woods School, Adoption, Foster Care and Home-Based Services programs.
We are so thankful to our supporters and donors who helped make the Auction possible. We also ask that you would continue to keep Gateway Woods in your thoughts and prayers as we continue to minister to struggling children and families. We would like to say a special thanks to the volunteers and auctioneers that donated their time and helped to make the event a success. Most of all, we are thankful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is the inspiration for the event and for the Gateway Woods ministry.
Making A Difference
Our Annual Auction provides nearly 10% of the annual income used to sponsor our five programs. Without the Auction, we would be severally restricted in the amount of services we provide.
We often receive letters or calls from past residents who are thankful for their time at Gateway Woods. Success and maturity are often slow in coming but over time they realize Gateway Woods is someplace special. Residents use phrases like "life changing" and "turn-around" to describe their experience at Gateway Woods. One resident called Gateway Woods her "life-saver."
Gateway Woods opens people's eyes to the hurts and needs of today's youth, many of whom come from broken homes and confused lives. As society continues to erode, the children coming to Gateway Woods have less and less to stand on.
Communities need places like Gateway Woods to help pick up the pieces to children's shattered lives. As long as the need exists, we will continue to serve the community with restorative services to children and their families
The Auction is our biggest fundraiser, bringing nearly 2,300 people to our campus on Auction Day. It is truly a family event with great food, activities for the kids, and a wholesome atmosphere. You can be absolutely certain that money donated at the Auction will be used efficiently and will truly make a difference.
