"It’s not every day that we get the opportunity to see the fruit of what is happening here. But everyday seeds are being planted, and the ground is being prepared."

God recently opened the door for me to step into the Office Coordinator role at Gateway Woods. Moving here meant leaving my home, community, church, and family – big changes! But the Gateway family has taken me in, supported me, encouraged me, and are always reminding me that what we do here is all for the glory of God.  

Working behind-the-scenes in the office, I get a front-row seat to see people throughout the organization using their gifts and talents to impact and support children & families. One memory that sticks out in my mind is when a bubbly young lady & man walked into the office one day, very excited to be here.  

She approached me at the front desk and said, “I used to be a resident here and I was just passing by and wanted to stop in and say hello.”  

I said “absolutely” and watched as members of the residential team reunited with her, greeting her with warm hugs. She introduced her fiancé to them and shared that they are now attending church.  

“You guys were so good to me when I was here and taught me so much about God” she said. 

It was a powerful moment to witness a former resident return and thank Gateway staff for the impact they had on her life. This is just one story from the residential program- there are so many others from foster care, adoption, school, GW Farms, LARC, and WillowBridge. It’s not every day that we get the opportunity to see the fruit of what is happening here. But everyday seeds are being planted, and the ground is being prepared. 

It is an honor to be a part of Gateway’s mission!