As a result of the assistance my family received from Gateway Community Outreach, we were able to stay in our apartment and avoid eviction. I initially contacted Gateway after another organization was not able to help; however, they did provide a list of other agencies that might have the resources to do so. During my initial call with you, you expressed a deep interest in being able to do whatever you could to help. I’ll never forget the words of encouragement that you offered over the phone and suggested that I keep the faith that our family would not end up on the street.
In my professional career, I’ve worked for many grant-funded agencies, and I’ve been on the other side of the aisle aiding other people. This time I had come full circle since my family was in need and meeting with you and your staff at the Gateway office was literally a life-changing experience. Thank you for praying over us, sending us home with food and gift cards that I Could use for our 3 small children. I must admit that the days following our meeting were a true testament of faith as I began to doubt that everything would come together in time before our deadline.
Words cannot fully express the gratitude that I have for your unwavering efforts to see the situation through. Gateway truly went above and beyond my expectations by using money from their general funds because our apartment complex would not accept a certified bank check. We’re privileged to be among the many families in the community that Gateway has made its mission to help since its inception over 21 years ago.
I am so grateful that your kindness didn’t stop at helping with our rent but that you included our children in your Special Touch Christmas program. Along with the gifts they received from the program and items bought with the gift cards they had an exciting Christmas. Thank you for thinking of my family first when an anonymous donor requested to help a family in need. Having our FPL bill paid up for a few months certainly is more than helpful as it allows us to have a few extra funds in our budget to prepare for the birth of our next child. Thank you
