The Gathering Well

09/03/2026

Foster care and adoption can bring plenty of joy, questions, hard days, growth, and everything in between.

And sometimes, what you need most is to sit with people who understand.

The Gathering Well exists to create space for foster and adoptive families to connect, learn, share what’s real, and find support for the road ahead.

There is a place for you here.🤍

09/03/2026

Great story Dakota News Now! Thank you for helping us spread the word! Sign up your pickleball team today! https://gathering-well.org/pickleball/

A pickleball tournament with a purpose is coming to “The Jar” pickleball club! The Gathering Well Pickleball Classic next month is raising money to support foster and adoptive families.

Details in the comments. ⤵️

09/02/2026

What a sweet surprise from the MarketBeat team. 💙

We had the chance to spend time with their team this morning, sharing more about The Gathering Well and the work happening alongside foster and adoptive families in our community.

And before we left, MarketBeat surprised us with a generous donation to support that work.

Thank you to the MarketBeat team for welcoming us, taking the time to learn more about our mission, and choosing to invest in the families we serve. We’re so grateful to have community partners like you in our corner!

08/28/2026

There's a Place for You

You don't have to do everything; you just have to start somewhere.

Every smile, every meal served, every conversation, and every helping hand makes a difference for the families we serve.

If you've been looking for a meaningful way to give back, we'd love to have you on the team.

Learn more and let us know you're interested: https://bit.ly/VolunteerGW

08/27/2026

🤍 Meet the Trainer: Shantrel De Jong

For more than 20 years, Shantrel has followed God's call to walk alongside individuals and families on their journey toward healing and restoration.

As a HALO Trainer, she brings compassion, wisdom, and a deep belief that every person has the capacity to heal through safe, connected relationships.

When she's not serving families, Shantrel enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, and their four children. You'll often find them reading on the back deck, paddleboarding, gardening, or enjoying God's creation together.

"I have only grown in my love of this field and the people He gave me to serve."

We're grateful for the heart, hope, and encouragement Shantrel brings to The Gathering Well every day. 💙

08/27/2026

HALO is more than a class—it's a journey toward healing.

For 10 weeks, caregivers learn trauma-informed strategies while children participate in HALO Kids Club with a dedicated buddy. Families also receive therapy designed to strengthen relationships and build lasting connection.

Every part of the program is intentionally designed to help families grow together.

Because of the generosity of our donors and community partners, caregiver classes and Kids Club are provided at no cost, helping make this life-changing support accessible to more families.

Interested in learning more? Complete our HALO Interest Form today.

https://bit.ly/TGWHALO

08/25/2026

Even with professional familiarity with some of the concepts, Krysta found the experience transformative—offering meaningful growth, caring facilitators, and space to understand how the past can shape our sense of self-worth.

Thank you, Krysta, for sharing your experience with us.

08/20/2026

Thank you to the 141 precious humans who joined us for our first family Gathering! We are honored you choose to spend your night with The Gathering Well ❤

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

First United Methodist Church - Sioux Falls.
Wow. Did you ever show up!
Your hospitality, warm welcome, prayer, set up, tear down, and deep Joy made our first family gathering amazing!
On behalf of all of The Gathering Well families you served Tuesday night, thank you!