About Us

About The Gathering Place

"Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me."

We are a homeless shelter and community kitchen located in Georgetown, Kentucky seeking to bring hope to the hopeless in our community. Our mission is ultimately to empower the homeless towards hope and self-sufficiency.

At our core, we believe in the inherent dignity and potential of every person we serve. Our mission is to provide more than just immediate support; we aim to create an environment where individuals can build the skills, confidence, and resources needed for a fresh start. By focusing on long-term solutions, we work to break the cycle of homelessness and foster lasting change in our community.

At The Gathering Place, we offer more than just shelter - we provide hope, stability, and a supportive environment where residents can rebuild their lives.

Our History

The Gathering Place Begins

The Gathering Place Mission was founded on February 28, 2005 on property owned by Bobby Sharp.  The same property on which we continue to operate today. In its earliest years it operated as a church where local ministers offered sermons on Thursday nights and Sunday mornings.

Emmaus Kitchen

Following Bobby Sharp's illness, his daughter, Donna Darnell, recognized the need for homelessness support. Volunteers began serving meals, leading to the establishment of the Emmaus Kitchen. Clothing donations, a washer and dryer, and plans for a homeless shelter quickly followed.

Women's Shelter

The mission expanded to include a women’s shelter.

Emergency Shelter

Opened a cold shelter to serve the community during harsh weather.

Purchase of Land

The land on which the mission operates was purchased in November 2022. Although the Sharp & Darnell families no longer own the property nor participate in the management of Gathering Place, their efforts birthing & building it will always be remembered.

Twelve years have now passed since it began serving as a shelter. We have grown each & every year since 2011, even during the pandemic. And we have big plans for the future to expand our availability and opportunity to serve Georgetown, Scott County and the surrounding region through the love of God.

Financial Information

The mission of Gathering Place is only possible with the generosity of our donors. We strive to be excellent shepherds of the financial resources entrusted to our management but we do not want you to simply accept our word for it. So, to be fully transparent, our IRS Form 990s for the last three tax years are attached below for your review & inspection. Please reach out to us at accounting@thegatheringplacemission.com if you should have any further questions about our finances.

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