Genesis Home

Genesis Home works to end homelessness for families with children by providing housing and supportive services to foster independence.

Genesis Home serves three distinct segments of the homeless population:

Homeless families with children;
Homeless families with a head of household with a diagnosed disability
Previously homeless families or individuals who have recently moved into their own homes
In 2010, Genesis Home served 28 families Of the 112 people served, 73 were children.

Recent News

Stacey's Story (0 Comments)

October 26, 2011

From Homeless to Law School with a Winning Attitude All Stacey had was her children and the clothes on their backs when the walked into Genesis Home, 300 N. Queen Street in Durham. She left her home after discovering her... Read more >

A Genesis Home Family Story (0 Comments)

October 26, 2011

A Genesis Home Family Story When Rhamir and his mother arrived at Genesis Home they were shown the only available suite. The case-manager was concerned that the suite might be too small for Shameka and her sons Rhamir (10) and... Read more >

A Story of Success from Genesis Home: Helen's Story (0 Comments)

June 21, 2011

Sometimes it makes all the difference in the world to be able to step back from our day-to-day lives, take a deep breath, and figure out manageable steps toward making the wrong parts right. When Helen Mangum found herself four... Read more >

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Recent Articles

A Genesis Home Family Story (0 Comments)

October 26, 2011

My Time for Growth (0 Comments)

April 29, 2011

My Time for Growth A Genesis Home Graduate Profile I came to Genesis Home in 1994. I remember calling a hotline from a payphone, trying to find a place for my three children and me to stay after leaving an... Read more >

Introducing our Program Director (0 Comments)

April 29, 2011

Introducing Genesis Home's Program Director Claire Denning joined Genesis Home as the director of programming on August 31, 2010. Her work has been focused on housing and homelessness since the late 1980s, and previously she served as the assistant director... Read more >

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Recent Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities (0 Comments)

April 29, 2011

Genesis Home Volunteer Opportunities Genesis Home currently offers one-time, short-term, and long-term volunteer opportunities to community partners interested in volunteering to help us meet our mission. Please review some of our current volunteer needs as of March 21, 2011. For... Read more >

Volunteer Opportunities (1 Comment)

February 5, 2009

Genesis Home has many ways for you to use your time and talents to help us end homelessness: Tutor a Child - Volunteers are needed for Genesis Home’s Learning Program which provides one-on-one and small group tutorial support to the... Read more >

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