Gilead House provides a respite in the chaotic lives of the moms and children who come there to work towards realizing life changing goals. In many cases, Gilead House is the only safe and nurturing environment they have ever known. The staff assists the moms in assessing their needs, then in identifying and outlining realistic goals which will help move their families along the path towards independence. We at Gilead House believe that unconditional love is the most powerful tool we use in helping these families create a stronger, more sustainable future.
Our program is rounded out by a legion of volunteers who provide Life Skills classes, child care, house maintenance, tutoring, prayer, grant writing, events and mentoring. To become a member of the Gilead House family is to be fed by the uplifting blessings that selfless giving brings. One cannot actively participate in the positive transformation of deserving lives without being transformed as well.
Great News!
We received a matching grant from the
Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund
for our capital costs of $25,000.
Gilead House raised all but $400,000 of the $2.5 Million construction project that resulted in the beautiful new 5,294 sq ft home. We moved in July, 2011 and have expanded services to serve six women and their children as they seek the life transformation and opportunities for hope they receive at Gilead House. As good financial stewards we want to be debt-free of construction costs so that we don't carry this cost as a mortgage in our operational budget. Please consider making a contribution to the help us retire this debt.
For the next $25,000 raised, we have a matching funds grant that will match each dollar donated which will generate a total of $50,000. So far, we have raised $13,260 and need $11,740 more before June, 2012 to be eligible for the matching funds. Thank you for your continued support.
The new Gilead House Is Completed
The Vision Becomes a Reality...
Gilead House still needs your help
reaching the goal - making debt-free a reality!
Gilead House friends and family participated in a season of prayer and fasting on behalf of the program November 6-13, 2011, We give thanks and praise for all God has done among us over the 12 years Gilead House has served homeless moms and kids. But, we have an immediate concern. When we purposed to build this house it was with much prayer, research and planning. The foundation of this plan was a commitment to build this house and occupy it debt free. The Lord has graciously provided us with money, volunteer workers, and donations to cover almost all of the cost.
We are seeking God's face for the last $400,000. The alternative is an annual debt payment of over $40,000 and a large immediate expense in originating a loan. Our ability to serve families effectively will be hampered if we need to raise that amount of money for the next 15 years in addition to the on-going operating costs for the program. We know God can provide the needed funds before Dec. 31, 2011! We are thankful for and appreciate those of you who were able to join us during this time.
Thank you so much for the part you play in making Gilead House a reality.
Sincerely,
Jacque McLaughlin
Executive Director
We want to thank the following donors... Thanks!
Take a minute and review our construction photo gallery.
Take a minute and review our Grand Opening photo gallery.
Gilead House Extreme Makeover Movie - see the results.
If you can help, please contact Rita Smith
via email at housemanager@gileadhouse.org or by Phone at 415-686-6906
Gilead House has the following openings for Volunteers...
Do you want to make a difference? Do you have a heart for Gilead House or would you like to learn more? Volunteers are the cornerstone of Gilead House, surrounding our moms with support and unconditional love that is transforming the lives of mothers and their children every day. We are so thankful for our mentor volunteers, Edie Benson and Penny Aaseby, Cindy Stern for her administrative support and to Ko Bolter for his handyman work and so many others. Please consider the following opportunities:
- Life Skills Education—teach a class on budget and finance, stress management, job search and interview skills, parenting classes, health and nutrition, and bible study teacher/facilitator.
- Mentor—walk alongside our moms to support, model and be a friend
- Social Marketing/Media—Do you like to go on Facebook? Are you an Internet Whiz? Join our Marketing/PR Committee and help get the word out about Gilead House.
- Communications—Like to write? We are looking for one or two people to help with communications to the Community & our Gilead House supporters with articles, interviews, press releases, etc.
- Historian—Do you like to scrapbook, organize pictures, etc.? We are looking for someone to record the Gilead House story in picture and other documents such as newsletters, articles, etc. Looking to capture the essence of Gilead House in scrapbook form (online and hardcopy).
- Technology—are you a whiz at PC networking, advising on technology improvements or system support?
- Events—do you like to work at events, coordinate events? Do you want to sponsor an event?
- Administration—do you like to make phone calls, have good Microsoft skills, graphic skills, organizational or other clerical skills?
- Childcare—do you love children and want to see them smile?
Please contact Katie Erickson if you would like to help.
Via Email at katie@gileadhouse.org or by Phone at 415-895-5575