Stories That Inspire Us Every Day 

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Every day, we are inspired by the resilience, growth, and joy of the individuals we serve and are thankful for their families who entrust us with their care. 

Experience Gateway Center’s impact through these snapshots and kind words.

“To my son David, Gateway Center is the place where he lives among friends, enjoying as much independence as he can safely assert. He loves the constant activity of group living, and especially enjoys the staff. Though he enjoys visiting with family, he clearly values the autonomy and respect he finds at Gateway. There’s always something going on! As a Mom, I value the peace of mind Gateway provides. Now my son’s future is secure with friends, activities, and a rich social life.

The continued success of Gateway Center is not only vitally important to the residents and staff, but to the families who treasure the quality of life their loved ones would not otherwise enjoy as well. Gateway Center is not an institution warehousing the unfortunate. Gateway Center is a vibrant community that encourages each special resident to be the best that they can be.”

Mary Lou
Mother of David, Gateway Resident

“How reassuring it is to know that my Granddaughter is living happily under the secure roof of Gateway Center. I am grateful that she is healthy and safe, that she continues to learn how to function in and out of Gateway Center, and that she is receiving tender loving care. Such facilities are difficult to locate when trying to find placement for a family member who is developmentally disabled. We are fortunate. Lisa is encouraged to function to the highest extent of her ability in every area.”

Mez
Grandmother of Lisa, Gateway Resident

  • Line Dancing at Oldemeyer Center

  • Salinas Senior Day Planting

  • Monterey Mini Cow Company

“I believe that the programs Gateway Center provides are excellent because they allow individuals to truly engage in the community and learn new things along the way.”

Christopher’s brother, Mark, is ecstatic that Christopher has the opportunity to be a part of the Community Based Program. He believes that the program has improved his brother’s quality of life significantly because it gives Christopher the opportunity to express himself out in the community and is not limited to one place and he is always doing something new. Mark sees more excitement coming from Christopher since he has joined the Community Based program because he enjoys doing their daily activities and socializing with his friends.

Mark Elstob
Brother of Christopher, Gateway Resident

Advocacy

Our Advocacy Work and Civic Engagement

From sitting down with state representatives to participating in special ceremonies alongside local officials, explore how Gateway Center and our advocates are actively championing the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

News & Impact

Our Recent Transformations

Thanks to our dedicated donors and community partners, we’ve already turned vision into reality across our campuses this past year.

  • Salinas Program Site Improvements

    We installed a beautiful, heavy-duty new awning at our Salinas program site. This major update makes our location highly visible and easy to find for visiting families, case managers, and community members.

  • A Welcoming Space for All

    We completely refreshed and modernized our main office. By transforming this space, we’ve created a warm, professional, and uplifting first impression for visiting families, case managers, and our hardworking staff.

  • A Vibrant Courtyard Oasis

    We breathed new life into our Pacific Grove courtyard, turning an underutilized area into a beautiful outdoor hub where our residents can safely connect with nature, share meals, and enjoy daily life together.