Happy holidays from Gatehouse women, kids & staff
You loved me with gifts of discipline, accountability and responsibility.  You helped me grow with new habits, advice and big eyes to see more than what  I would ever dare to dream alone. Only God knows the compounding  of future blessings because of your selfless goodwill.

GATEHOUSE MEMBER

This note from a Gatehouse member is one reason we pause to say thank you for supporting women who have chosen to permanently end cycles of abuse and poverty and reverse the trajectory of their lives for themselves and their kids. Their change is inside and out, and the program is working.

Thank you for collaborating and for caring. We hope that as you enjoy your holiday blessings, you will continue to choose to offer your time, talent and treasure so 182 women and children right now, will have the necessary resources to heal and become self-supportive.

So much is needed. Only as we join together can we make more of a difference than we ever dreamed -- for thousands of families right here where we live.

As we begin this holiday season, we wish you the very best for you and your family. We hope to see you at The Gatehouse, and thank you for remembering our families in your year-end giving.

Have a blessed December!

EARLY LEARNING CHILDCARE ACADEMY UPDATE
Walls are up, construction on track for summer 2018 completion
Building of the Early Learning Childcare Academy is underway. Located near the corner of Stone Myers Parkway and Westport Parkway, drive by and watch the progress.  Learn more about the academy.
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Grant Gatehouse families' wishes this Christmas

Make Christmas sparkle for Gatehouse families this holiday season:
  • Give a gift for a Gatehouse woman
  • Help us stock up on gift cards for Gatehouse women and children
  • Throw a holiday party with purpose
  • Participate in the Giving Tree for Gatehouse children  
Learn more here  or select one of the few remaining stars with a Gatehouse child's Christmas wish list   here Drop off all gifts -- new, unwrapped & labeled -- by Dec. 5.
Christmas with a purpose shopping ideas
Adopt a Gatehouse family in 2018
  
At any time, we estimate 230 people (85 women and 185 kids) will be supported in 2018. By joining the Adopt a Family Circle, you ensure all families have resources including housing, transportation, child care, food, clothes, legal aid and higher education for permanent success. 

When a woman's basic needs are fulfilled, she is freed to heal, set goals, begin a new career and take care of her children. 

For more info on adopting a family, email info@gatehousegrapevine.com.

Bracelet, membership for the women in your life
  
Give a gift with meaning to a special woman in your life this
holiday season. Honor her with a membership in Circle 58, a giving circle where women are com mitted to generously helping other women receive a financial hand up so cycles of abuse and poverty can end and they have the opportunity to build new lives.

With the gift membership, members receive a sterling silver custom Circle 58 quartz stone stackable bracelet (retail $500) from The Gatehouse Fine Jewelers. The bracelet comes beautifully wrapped and includes a personalized card. Email  info@circle58.com .

Shop at The Gatehouse Fine Jewelers
  
The holidays are right around the corner --
consider a gift that make a difference from  The Gatehouse Fine Jewelers. 

Lisa and Matt Rose joined with Patty and Keary Turner and Delisa and Jackie Read to create a new ownership structure (formerly Grayson Allen)  so now 50 percent of the store's profits will go directly to The Gatehouse. 

Shoppers will receive the same level of personalized service, have triple the inventory of beautiful and unique jewelry to choose from, and, best of all, will know they are making a practical and lasting difference in the lives of women who need a hand up for permanent change.

The Gatehouse Fine Jewelers: 1101 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 420 in Southlake
Give while you shop at smile.amazon.com
  
When you buy your Christmas gifts on  smile.amazon.com, you can help The Gatehouse. 

(1) When you shop at   smile.amazon.com, a portion of your sale can be donated to The Gatehouse. Here's how: a. Go to Amazon.com; b. When prompted, select The Gatehouse / projectHandUp from the list of organizations. 

(2) In addition to shopping through Amazon Smile, you can also purchase items off  The Gatehouse's wishlist. The list is always updated with immediate apartment needs, and items are shipped directly to The Gatehouse.

SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to new, continuing partners
Bass Performance Hall  //  Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Group  //  Bank of America // Celanese // Dallas Cowboys Rookie Club // Dan Dickson // Essilor Vision Foundation // FedEx // Gaylord Texan Hotel & Resort  // Nicole Harnden // Irving Bible Church  //  JC Penney //   NBC5 DFW and Meredith Land // Pat Smyth // Joan Shockley // Asya L. Mitchem, Esq. ShuEsq. The Shoe Bar // Shoppa's Material Handling  // Texas Mutual Insurance Company // Nelson Westerberg // Randi Worsham, The Christmas Shoppe
ELCA Capital Campaign supporters
Elaine Agather  //  Ash Grove Cement Company  //  Dan & Krista Borgen // Ron Chase  //  Amon G. Carter Foundation  //  G96 Men  //  John & Nancy Fegan  //  Mark Fisher  //  Gradus  //  Jim & Barbara Lentz  //  The J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation  //  Judi McQueary  //  The Miles Foundation  //   Clifton H. Morris & Sheridan C. Morris Foundation  //  The Morris Foundation  //   Paticum Foundation  //  Patricia &  Randall  Ptaszinik  //   R4 Foundation  //   The Rees-Jones Foundation  //  Rose Family Foundation  //  Michaela & Bryce Ruiz  //  The Thomas M., Helen McKee & John P. Ryan Foundation  //  Alden Sandler  //  Christine & Jim Snead  //  Tabletops Southlake  //  Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
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The Gatehouse is a supportive living community, located on 61 acres in the D/FW Metroplex, where women and children in crisis receive ample time, safe refuge, practical resources and healthy relationships to break cycles of abuse / poverty and discover new paths for permanent change.