Gateway Foundation
Richard Taylor’s Gateway News!

On behalf of the Gateway family we want to say huge thank you for supporting and standing with us on behalf of the lives of others. This Christmas will mean so much more to those who have been helped and touched by your generosity. The Trustees wish to express their sincere thanks to Kelvin Stribblehill who manages the Foundation along with his support network of volunteer mentors. On a personal note my heart leaps for joy everytime I hear Kelvin tell me of another person we have managed to help. God Bless you and have an awesome 2009 Richard Taylor Founder Read More

The Gateway Christmas meal was a time when the work and service of the Gateway foundation was displayed to all that attended. Friends joined us for the event and were so impressed with the results of Gateway that they want to model the ethos, values and programme itself in the Sheffield region. Clyde a former addict and criminal had his life transformed whilst in prison five years ago. Along with his wife Bekah he is active in the local community and constantly looking for new ways to help those trapped in dysfunctional lifestyles.    After speaking at Gateway meetings himself and being enthused by the seven step series, Clyde is about to be… Read More

Martin (name changed to protect identity) used to be in a mess. Years of Cocaine and alcohol abuse had rendered him unable to keep even  his own personal hygeine up to scratch.    After accessing the support and mentorship of the Gateway foundation Martin is now a different man. He recently started his own car valeting business and is cleaning up. He has numerous regular clients through the support of the church congregation and is known for working to a standard of excellence. A man who previously found it hard to brush his teeth is clean and tidy and is making cars gleam throughout the region.   If you live in the vicinity of Solihull… Read More

We must be mad, but on February the 28th 2008 8 men and women will be taking the plunge. Members of the congregation who beleive in the vision of Gateway are joining us in the Gateway skydive. Tina (name changed to protect identity) who's brother died from a heroin overdose only 2 weeks ago has signed up after she witnessed the impact of the service we provide in the members as she attended the Gateway Christmas meal and was touched by the incredible stories of transformed lives. It gave her hope.   Would you like to sponsor us? Please contact the Gateway foundation on 01217117300 or at my email kelrunner321@yahoo.co.uk… Read More

Wednesday 17th December 2008. A day that will never be forgotten. It was the Gateway Christmas meal, and we had an amazing time. The church was decked out so professionally that the members bought tears to the staff member's eyes by asking if this was all for them. The staff said of course and more.    We had 50 people in attendance and 21 members with long term histories of class A drug abuse with their guests.  We also had our  trustees and patron in attendance. The trustees served alongside the catering staff. Badlands ( an extremely talented rock band) kindly offered  to play a set off their album. All members were fed well and socialised… Read More

One of the exciting opportunities we have through Gateway is to partner with other agencies and organizations in bringing transformation to the lives of men and women. A few weeks ago I met with Adulam housing that have already helped us to re-house several people on their road to recovery. I also visited Noel and Angela Williams who run a centre for broken women in Coventry called 'Embrace'. As I was sharing my story tears were pouring from their faces it was very moving. Embrace made a very generous donation also for the work of Gateway. Please continue to pray for more partnerships that can help us make a difference. Read More

Maria accessed Gateway foundation just over three weeks ago from an area near Mansfield . I couldn’t describe what this poor woman had experienced all throughout her childhood up until the present day at the hands of her family. One of the reasons is that if a child read this post they would be traumatised by the content of Maria’s life. I’ll leave that to your mature imagination.

 

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Over the weekend I was visiting young men at the Parc Prison in Bridgend. The response was incredible as these vulnerable young men were aged between 15-18 who's lives had been battered through broken homes and drug addiction. As I shared my story I really felt it offered them hope. Please pray for these young guys who are desiring to change we can make a difference! Read More

Congratulations to one of our long standing members. Edwin (name changed to protect identity) spent 22 years involved in Violent crime, Heroin, Cocaine and alcohol addiction. He also served 22 prison sentences over that period of time. Edwin has now been abstinent for over 18 months and is a regular member of our Tuesday evening mentorship group. He also has his own personal mentor who he meets with on a weekly basis. Edwin never had any formal education, but recently recieved the financial support form the Gateway foundation to begin a degree in theology. In his own words " I have to slap myself daily to see if I'm still asleep in a dream"… Read More

A young man walked into the Gateway mentorship group and said "help me please" It transpired that he was 18 years old and had been using Heroin for some time and was "hopelessly addicted to it" he had been living with his grandparents who were seriously concerned for this young man's welfare. After a long discussion he was reffered to Victory Outreach UK ( a Rehabilitation home in Wales who partner with the Gateway foundation)   8 weeks on and he has put on weight,smiles daily,  is drug free and is pursuing a purposeful life with the ongoing support he recieves and subsequent aftercare he will recieve from Gateway when he leaves. His grandparents… Read More