Who We Are
We are Passionate about Women & Families being set Free.
Our PhilosophyThe mistakes of our past do not determine our future. There is hope for a better future at the Gate. Jesus can use our brokenness to make something beautiful. ~ You are beautiful!
Mission StatementThe mission of Salvation’s Gate, Inc. is to promote protection, prevention, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual violence.
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Vision
The vision of Salvation’s Gate, Inc. is to empower women and their families to live a life free from abuse, fear, addiction, and toxic relationships. They will be given every opportunity to regain dignity, value, and self-worth for their lives and their children.
Salvation’s Gate, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization created to empower women who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. It is important for women to realize their uniqueness and value. With this in mind, our aftercare programs are intended to help them to be able to embrace who they are past, present and future in the totality of their experiences whether enjoyable or regrettable our experiences make us who we are.
We are passionate about providing care for women and their families to break the cycle of abuse and violence that their lives can be transformed from victims to overcomers.
We support and partner with community, state, and governmental organizations which provide services that help women and families to overcome the hurt, shame, and stigma surrounding victimization.
Salvation’s Gate, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization created to empower women who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. It is important for women to realize their uniqueness and value. With this in mind, our aftercare programs are intended to help them to be able to embrace who they are past, present and future in the totality of their experiences whether enjoyable or regrettable our experiences make us who we are.
We are passionate about providing care for women and their families to break the cycle of abuse and violence that their lives can be transformed from victims to overcomers.
We support and partner with community, state, and governmental organizations which provide services that help women and families to overcome the hurt, shame, and stigma surrounding victimization.
How We Serve
Programs & Services (Coming Soon)
Moving Forward | Discovering the You, you were meant to be – Group support
Healing the Hurt From the Inside Out - Group support [YWCA Interim House]
Hosted by “The Way Christian Counseling Center” More details coming soon!
Moving Forward | Discovering the You, you were meant to be – Group support
Healing the Hurt From the Inside Out - Group support [YWCA Interim House]
Hosted by “The Way Christian Counseling Center” More details coming soon!
Leadership
When women experience trauma from domestic violence or sexual assault, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My greatest passion is bringing healing to women and families who have been through domestic violence and sexual assault incidents. My desire is to help them find healthy perceptions of who they are and strengthen their relationships, so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe.
My educational background includes a M.A. in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. I have a B.A. in Operations Management from Eastern Washington in Cheney, Washington. A certification in Crisis Intervention Counseling from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP) in Warren, Ohio. |
Financial Reports (Coming Soon)
My Story
My name is Alisa Clemons, and I am the founder and President of Salvation’s Gate, Inc. I would like to introduce myself to you, and tell you why I started Salvation’s Gate. I am the youngest of six children. My father abused alcohol, as well as, my mother. Although my older siblings tried to shelter us younger children from the violence, we were all affected in varying degrees. I grew up longing for love and to be affirmed by my father. Since my father was not in my life, I sought love through relationships with men. This led me to develop attachments with toxic and, most often, abusive men. I ended up in a marriage with a man that abused me emotional, physically, and verbally. After the divorce, I entered into yet another abusive relationship, which cost me more than I anticipated…my youngest son. He was taken from me, or should I say my inability to protect him resulted in DHS removing him from my home. At this point, my life was not manageable, so I needed help but didn’t know it.
Did I mention that I had very low self-esteem? That was part of the problem that allowed the cycle of violence to continue in my life until I met a man like no other. I knew of Him, but I did not have a relationship with Him. That man is none other than Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. I received counseling and went through the process of inner healing. Once I was set free from a lifestyle of abuse and violence, He called me to go out and help others because sometimes it takes another who understands what it is like to be abused and broken. I also know what it is like to be unable to protect one’s own child from an abuser when you are as much of a victim as they are.
A few short paragraphs cannot tell my complete story, but it is meant to help you understand why I now advocate for the end to domestic violence. Most importantly, why this work is so vital and requires the attention and support of ALL in order for the violence to stop in our homes, our communities, and our societies, as a whole. Will you join me at stopping domestic violence at the Gate?
Did I mention that I had very low self-esteem? That was part of the problem that allowed the cycle of violence to continue in my life until I met a man like no other. I knew of Him, but I did not have a relationship with Him. That man is none other than Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. I received counseling and went through the process of inner healing. Once I was set free from a lifestyle of abuse and violence, He called me to go out and help others because sometimes it takes another who understands what it is like to be abused and broken. I also know what it is like to be unable to protect one’s own child from an abuser when you are as much of a victim as they are.
A few short paragraphs cannot tell my complete story, but it is meant to help you understand why I now advocate for the end to domestic violence. Most importantly, why this work is so vital and requires the attention and support of ALL in order for the violence to stop in our homes, our communities, and our societies, as a whole. Will you join me at stopping domestic violence at the Gate?