Provide a safe place of shelter and support to needy individuals striving to overcome obstacles to self sufficiency.

Mission Objectives

• Serve as a temporary day shelter and resource agency for homeless families and individuals while they accumulate sufficient funds for rent and utility deposits

• Coordinate and provide basic needs assistance while unemployed persons actively seek employment

• Address the full spectrum of spiritual, physical and psychological needs of homeless clients in partnership with state and local government service agencies, area Churches, non-profit agencies, and the medical community

• Obtain funding and resources for:

  • Emergency overnight shelter for the most vulnerable segment of the area homeless

  • Establishment of a multi-unit transitional housing facility

Genesis House provides the following services to the area homeless:

• Safe day shelter for the homeless from the elements and other hazards

• Shower and laundry facilities

• Limited hot beverages and meals

• Mail drop, telephone, and email message service

• Referrals and counseling

  • Assistance in accessing the full range of available government and community non-profit agency resources (Child care, food, clothing, medical aid, crisis and anger management, substance abuse counseling, legal aid, and GED and literacy training