Citygate Network

A choice made, the price paid. His sacrifice, our salvation. His pain, our healing. His punishment, our peace. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53:3-5

We still face many challenges, and yet, many are stepping into places to do what is right with courage to provide help, hope, and healing to the last, the least, and the lost. #martinlutherkingjr #honor #equality #helphopehealing #lifetransformation

As we pause to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to bringing greater equality to our country, we reflect upon something he said, "The time is always right to do what is right."

Thank you for how you love the lost, least, and last, by bringing them the help, hope, and healing they need, at Christmas time, and all throughout the year. From all of us at Citygate Network, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄

🐦 Early-bird registration is open for our 2026 Annual Conference—All for Love—June 9–12 in Grand Rapids, MI! Register five people from your ministry in one transaction, and the fifth registration is FREE. This special offer—and early-bird pricing—ends December 17, 2025.

We know you receive many asks this time of year, so our ask is this–would you prayerfully consider a generous donation to one of our member ministries? You can find a ministry near you by using our ministry locator, linked here: citygatenetwork.org/find-a-member/

This #GivingTuesday, your support can have a ripple effect of touching thousands of lives. With over 325+ member missions and ministries that faithfully serve individuals and families dealing with homelessness, addiction, and abuse, Citygate Network members need your help. #Jesus

Think: VR headsets, kinetic sandboxes, and a water walk that literally puts you in someone else’s shoes.

In this episode of Virtuous’ The Responsive Lab podcast, Viktoria Harrison, co-founder of charity:water, shares the story behind their Experience Lab — an in-person, immersive giving space built to reignite donor generosity in a post-COVID world. Listen: na2.hubs.ly/H01Y7DF0

With the ongoing government shutdown affecting SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to promote this app again—a practical way for local communities to come together and help one another during this time. The government may be on pause right now, but the people of God don't have to be

You may already provide meals through your ministry—but many individuals and families receiving SNAP or WIC benefits are not experiencing homelessness. This app is a great stop-gap solution to help ensure people are fed and good food doesn't go to waste.

@TomSmith1971 @edstetzer @trdevries Thanks for sharing, @edstetzer!! The 24-hours has been going well so far! in the final stretch now.

We're live now for Conversations on a Bench! facebook.com/share/v/17Grdy…

TWO WEEKS! Are YOU tuning in?? na2.hubs.ly/H01jDV40 #conversationsonabench #togetherwecanendhomelessness #jointhemovement #jesussaves #sitlistenchange #citygatenetwork #sitlistenlead

citygatenetwork.org/statement-on-t… 4/4 #executiveorder #potus #citygatenetwork #homelessness #usa #endingcrimeanddisorderonamericasstreets #ExecutiveOrder5240

A recent Executive Order marks a notable change in federal homelessness policy, moving from a housing-first and harm-reduction emphasis toward methods that incorporate treatment, recovery, public safety, and outcome-driven accountability.

We will closely monitor the implementation of these changes, assess their impact on member ministries, and provide timely updates that help Citygate Network leaders navigate developments effectively.

The order has drawn attention across the sector for its potential to influence service delivery models and funding priorities. Citygate Network has prayerfully developed a position statement in collaboration with and input from several members.