Thank you to all our amazing 2026 Garden Hosts and Garden Visitors! Due to your generosity, the Heards Garden Tour was able to gift $26,334.41 to The Sheepfold Women's Shelter!

The Sheepfold first opened its doors to homeless, abused, and forsaken women with children in October 1979. Since that time, thousands of women and their children have found shelter, safe refuge, and a new beginning in life through the Sheepfold ministry. Recognizing that only God can heal a wounded soul, turn pain and suffering into strength, and instill determination to overcome, a desire to know God through His Word is the only requisite for entering our shelters.
 
The daily teaching of the Bible and practical application of the love and mercies of God are the primary focus of this ministry. By easing the pain of homeless and abused women and their children, and restoring their sense of value and self-worth, we are able to lead them through our six-month program. The goal of this program is to find employment and help them establish themselves in their own apartment, ready for independent living. During their stay with us, coupled with the non-denominational Bible teachings, they receive everything they need free of charge. This includes things such as home cooked meals, new clothes, all hygiene supplies, children and infant supplies, subsidized childcare, transportation and much, much more.

Please know that your generosity is changing the lives of these women and their children and that they are remembering you in their prayers (as are we!)
P.S. The newsletter will be taking the summer off. See you in the fall!