Entries by Pauline

A Journey to Stability

*For privacy and security reasons, I have changed the name in this story. At Gate of Hope, we often meet women who are facing overwhelming challenges, women who simply need a hand to steady themselves as they step into a new chapter of life. Zawadi is one of those women. When Zawadi first came to […]

Lessons in Faith: Trusting God’s Provision

The year 2025 started with a powerful reminder that God is in control of everything, including the weather. Here in Louisville, we experienced a snowfall unlike any seen in many years. The beauty of the snow-covered streets brought joy to many, but for me, this winter also came with an unexpected challenge that tested my […]

A New Chapter for Gate of Hope’s Clothes Closet

Over a decade ago, Gate of Hope launched a clothes closet with a simple but powerful mission: to provide clothing and support to refugees and others in need in our community. For over ten years, this initiative has helped families facing difficult times, ensuring children have warm clothes and adults have appropriate attire for work […]

Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing New Goals for 2025

As the year drew to a close, the Gate of Hope team gathered to reflect on our journey throughout 2024 and to chart a course for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in 2025. It was a time of gratitude, celebration, and vision-setting—an opportunity to pause and recognize the incredible ways in which our mission […]

Introduction

Let me start by telling you a little about myself. I was born and raised in a pastor’s family, where faith and community were at the center of our lives. At the age of 11, during one of our family devotions, I came to understand the profound truth of Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23. It […]