"Restoring Hope"

Broken Moments

Broken Moments

Several years ago, I remember meeting with a former resident at a local fast food restaurant...

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The Most Important Subject of All?

The Most Important Subject of All?

Michael came to Gateway Woods on probation for drug and alcohol issues...

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Hybrid Hallelujahs

Hybrid Hallelujahs

A little boy took the lunch his mom packed and went out to the mountain, excited to listen to a speaker so many were exclaiming about.

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Mr. Pfister Makes History

Mr. Pfister Makes History

It has been almost 6 years since I came to Gateway. Alas, six years is far too short a time to live and work among such excellent...

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Are Teens Like Rosie Worth It?

Are Teens Like Rosie Worth It?

The 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to a close.

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Class of 2021

Class of 2021

The 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to a close.

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Intern, Mentor, Seed Sower

Intern, Mentor, Seed Sower

I was extremely privileged to hold the Gateway Farms summer assistant position last summer.

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I. Can't. Do. Enough.

I. Can't. Do. Enough.

It’s difficult in my role as a houseparent when I don’t see a lot of my definition of success happening.

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