07/18/2025
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I'm writing to share a critical need for our Gates of Grace women in recovery program. Our current meeting facility is a loaned garage space w/ a bathroom access that has served us well, however will soon be torn down. This means we must raise funds for a new meeting space for our devotion portion, providing a safe, relaxed learning environment for women recovering from trauma and/or addictive habits to engage & absorb in.
Our program offers a unique and transformative experience for these women. It begins with a time of being heard, allowing them to share their stories and emotions in a supportive setting. Next, we provide positive educational openminded devotions and tools to help them renovate their minds and hearts, ultimately leading by example of God’s Love & Grace from our own recovery process. Finally, they participate in peaceful activities with horses or other farm-raised animals, leading to unforgettable experiences that can bring lifelong change to their recovery process.
Our program's mission is to extend (H.E.L.P.) Hope, Encouragement, Love, and Peace to women in recovery in a non-judgmental healing environment. We believe that every woman deserves a safe and supportive environment to heal and grow. Your contribution will help us secure a new meeting facility and continue providing this vital service.
Please consider supporting our fundraising efforts. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. Your donation will not only be a life changer to a young woman in need but will help us:
- Secure a new relaxed learning meeting facility
- Continue providing a safe and supportive environment for women in recovery
- Expand our program to reach more women in need
Our current goal is to raise $17,000.00, this would provide roughly a 16’ x 36’ lofted enclosed building that we would later have spray foam insulated ($ still getting quote), electricity ran to ($500?) and eventually get a mini split heat & air or window unit ($1000) put in for our devotion part of our program during inclement weather. Our other need would be to have a porta potty rental in place until other options are available.
God has blessed us with being able to raise $5000.00 so far from our current supporters which we are beyond grateful for! Thank you so much for those who have been supporting our mission with us. We will also be auctioning off some donated items from our pages so please keep a check here on our Gates of Grace public page.
Thank you for your consideration and support. Together, we can H.E.L.P. make a difference in the lives of these remarkable women. Let's together be an image-bearer of Christ drawing near to the thrown of Grace by extending H.E.L.P. in the worlds of others whom have lost hope in humanity.
Sincerely,
Melinda “Mindy” Stewart
“Gates of Grace” Women in Recovery Program
13704 NS 419 Rd.
Delaware, Ok 74027
“Let us then with Confidence draw near to the throne of Grace, that we may receive Mercy and find Grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
