Why Chocolate is Important to Women

“An apple a day will keep the doctor away” … but what about an ounce of chocolate? Recent research supports this claim. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate made with a minimum of 70% cocoa, and eaten in moderation, actually improves physical and mental health. •...

Spotlight on Chocolate

If you’ve been following us on Facebook, you know we’re promoting our annual fundraiser – the Chocolate Extravaganza. In just 6 weeks, on May 2nd, we’ll be having a great time at the TEAH Ballroom on 91st and Metcalf at 6:30pm. Our focus this year is “Making Life...

Facing a Food Addiction

When no one was around, I grabbed the box of sugary sweet Yummy-Os, ran to the bathroom, and locked the door. Finally, I could enjoy my snack without anyone knowing. A few minutes later, I heard a knock. My father’s voice spoke from the other side of the door,...

Did You Know?

We shared some of these talking points at our Chocolate Extravaganza. But some of you were not able to come, and some of you were busy bidding and eating chocolate. So we’d like to share with you some of the important facts about GateWay. Did you know… GateWay...

How to Pull Off a Successful Event

How does a nonprofit organization with only a handful of staff pull off a major fundraising event? Easy answer. You enlist the help of several incredible women. For our Chocolate Extravaganza, GateWay’s first major fundraising event, we knew we needed help to organize...