Gateway Mission - Holland, Michigan

legendary G.

If there was a potential to leave no stars I would! Wen checking into the gateway mission I was overwhelmed with emotions because it was the 1st time I ever been in a situation like it! But after I was hopeful talking to staff because they had a program called pathways whitch allows you to save money for 4 months and move out! First month went smooth but One of the requirements when checking in was you're not allowed to smoke or drink! Whitch wasn't a big deal because I have not smoked for 2 weeks prior to checking in! In the 1st month I think I was drug tested 4x each time I dropped dirty they clam they want you clean in 30 day but tht is not possible because I was a chronic smoker n I weigh over 200lbs so it's going to take me more than 30 days to get cleaned! Tim who i guess was a former parole officer who over seen the pathway program thought I was lying about smoking even tho I have not smoked I'm a little over a month! I even had people who could advocate that for me! After my arrival from chicago I had to go though the same process of getting drug tested I dropped dirty of course because it was still in my system! The next day i received a letter basically telling me I was being kicked out the mission for dropping dirty more than 3x I have been faithfully respectful of the program requirements and I was made out to be a lier! As I faithfully was not smoking because I really wanted to see how long it would take to flush out my system! I knew that smoking would get you kicked out so I didn't do it I know how to pass a drug test because I have done it in the past for jobs ex but me being tru to myself I stayed sober! I was working 2 jobs saving up doing what was required of me I could of cheated the system but I didnt! I got kicked out for being 100 percent honest to a person who claims to be a Christian helping people but thier no better than you! Or for you! If you are a smoker and you check into this program I'm telling you now cheat your way though! Because being honest these days dont work anymore! Lucky I have a place I can go to get on my feet but not all others are that fortunate! Hope this helps someone!

Melissa N.

My husband has poured his heart and soul into this place/ministry for 6 yrs!! When he works he gives 110%, he has a very good work ethic, never late and never calls in! He's a likable guy too. He has ministered to lots of people and students here. Folks this is Dec 2 my husband went to work today and he came home Just now 10:30 a.m.." I asked him what he was doing home", figured it could have been because of the winter storm warning. He said that he was fired, literally the month of Christmas! He wouldn't sat in Engeddi church parking lot for nearly 3 hours, just shakin. We have nobody so if we where to lose everything we have nowhere to stay, these people help homeless and are going to potentially make us homeless! We literally live paycheck to paycheck like most people and are going to have enough money to pay next month's mortgage that's it and we're broke completely broke we have nothing, default back on! And the thing of the matter is, my husband has poured his heart and soul and gave so much to these people! These people are hypocrites! They're going to go ahead and make a family of three homeless possibly and during Christmas! Never gave a reason why they were fired him just told him "did no longer need him", He was the warehouse manager and the high low instructor, He was the glue that kept that warehouse running like a fine oiled machine! And they fired the one higher up person and a month or so later the fired my husband. I get it it's a at will thing but you got to give someone a reason. Especially as hard as a worker as he is! A likeable kind of guy. Got a new person that came in there and they literally cold-heartedly fired my husband the month of December, And literally escorted him to the door like he was a criminal, wouldn't even let him gather his things from his desk! I will never ever go back to that place again! Those are some of the coldest and hypocritical people I've ever met. Not to mention that the help"homeless people" yet you did this to my husband, who is minister to a lot of those people who have come through your walls. I mean this is insane! Cold and insane and I will leave a review everywhere possible to let everybody know that! Alls I have to say is to the people who did this to my husband"YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!" These people are cold hearted and hypocrites!

Richard B.

A friend of mine, who I have been mentoring for some time, needed emergency shelter. My friend had lost hope until he arrived at Gateway. The optimism I now hear in his voice is encouraging. Thanks Gateway!

E M.

Per your website. Request donation pickup today. I took it that it meant can pickup today if you request it today. Probably should say. Request schedule donation pickup date today. Since apparently there's a three week out waiting period. Person calling back didn't know your website has section to request pickup by email. All is good now I know what to expect.

Barks

Unique finds at this upscale resale store. Bought a pair of men's Clark shoes for $12.99. They were like new. Visit weekly as choices change daily. If you see something you want, it may not be there on your next visit.

Sean J.

Uses forced unpaid labor to cut overhead costs.

Rene S.

I have found some good stuff here

Fetch R.