Editor:

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many supportive people in our community who blessed Shepherd's Gate Women's Shelter in Brentwood this Christmas.

So many wonderful groups and individuals donated Christmas gifts, food, household supplies and toiletries. As a Christian shelter, we appreciated the donation of Christian gifts, too, such as devotionals, CDs and study Bibles. We can use all of these things now and throughout the year, so we thank you for your generosity.

We also would like to thank the various groups in the community that treated our shelter residents to fun activities such as craft projects, cookie decorating, Christmas parties and church programs. In addition, we couldn't have made it without the awesome volunteers who put in many hours sorting, selecting and wrapping gifts.

Together you made Christmas time a fun, heartwarming and memorable experience for the hurting women and children at Shepherd's Gate. To find out more about our program, receive a Needs List, or volunteer, please call us at 308-7507. Thank you.

All of us at Shepherd's Gate

Brentwood